Early in my PhD I made a friend who quickly became one of my closest friends and a vital source of support during my PhD.
Our minds seemed to operate on the same wavelength and we were inseperable, sharing in each other’s personal and professional miseries and accomplishments on a daily basis.
They joined my family for Christmas one year and became close with my family too.
A few months ago they suddenly became distant and cold. They started working from home more so I rarely saw them and their messages changed from personal conversations to business only.
I’m not sure what changed or what happened. Maybe it’s nothing at all. I don’t know.
I tell myself I’m not heartbroken, but I am, especially as the end of my PhD draws near.
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