I think I have much the opposite problem. My father was in the military, and we never stayed in one place for more than a few years. As a consequence, I'm very selective in my friends, and I have a hard time getting close to anyone. Sometimes I wonder if I should regret that it is so easy for me to just... leave.
The only comment I can offer is that in my observation relationships require active upkeep. If you don't feed them enough, they will gradually wither away and neither party will begrudge it. This is an easy and natural process.
But as a word of warning, don't be like me. I find it easy to let go of a relationship because I get very little out of it. If you have a hard time letting go, I can only imagine it's because there's some significant benefit to you.
If you simply must let go, how can you do it in a way that benefits all parties?
-- Daniel Terhorst
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