For everyone watching, you SHOULD lose friends as you age! Everyone goes through changes, you disagree on fundamental beliefs, you get busy. It doesn’t make you or the other person bad if either stops reaching out, it just means you’ve grown. I was so scared when I started losing friends I’d had throughout high school, until I realized we were only friends because of proximity. They formed me, they were fundamentally important to who I am now, but we grew apart because we didn’t need each other anymore. It’s okay :)

@FerSugano

2 ай бұрын

You are right. This week I thought so much about old friendships too. Morgan brought something true. I liked what you wrote too. A big hug for you 💝🇧🇷

@amy83079

2 ай бұрын

So wise 😊

@LauraP2501

2 ай бұрын

Agree 😁

@Abmafatima

Ай бұрын

Thats what i say to my 18 years old

Beautiful kindred spirits who long for connection but struggle with making new friends, you are not alone. My closest friends all live in different cities to me, and I can totally relate to the "dull ache" Morgan mentioned. It hurts so much to be left out, Morgan I feel your pain deeply. It is really difficult making and maintaining close friends as an adult, especially those deeper bonds that "fill you up" as a human being, that make you feel "seen". Mo, I love you very much (although we haven't met in person) because in my heart I know you are one of "my people" ❤️

@MorganLong

2 ай бұрын

I love you too, Nicole friend ❤️

@Nicole-secret-gardener

2 ай бұрын

​@@MorganLong 🥰

@FerSugano

2 ай бұрын

Your message is beautiful and true. A big hug to you! 💝🇧🇷

You have a heart of gold, please know that. You have 90k+ friends right here 😌

@MorganLong

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Samantha friend!

As a 41 yr old, I have made peace with having only a couple close friends and my small family by my side. Quality over quantity. Cherish those you have. Love you Mo!❤

@FerSugano

2 ай бұрын

I'm that age too 😊 I agree with you. Quality is more important than quantity. A big hug for you 💝🇧🇷

@beekind3459

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree! As I've got older my friends have got fewer but the small group I have are true, honest and wonderful. 20 years ago it would have bothered me if a 'friend' dropped off. It takes a few years to even truly know what makes a friend doesn't it! X

I was talking about this with my husband today. His perspective was so helpful as when I said I was sad about losing friends over the years -he said ‘But they made you lose yourself and no friend should do that!’ Great clouds btw.

@FerSugano

2 ай бұрын

Simple and profound. Your husband is wise. A big hug for you 💝🇧🇷

@cortezconquistador

2 ай бұрын

Great husband

I had 2 friends, seniors that were so supportive. One passed away last year at 104. The other will be 94 in August, but has advanced Alzheimers. They taught me so much about resilience, determination, perseverance and strength. I also learned about being in the moment and making someone a gift of your attention and time. I told them, years ago, that when I grew up 😂 I want people, that I encounter, to feel better after we part. Just like they did for me. I have such great memories, a few pics/vids and a couple of gifts that were from their household. Gifts that they were given or they thrifted. When I see their gifts to me, I think of how a legacy of hugs, comfort and funny stories can leave such a mark on someone's heart. Thanks for being the wondrous Mo/Morgan. Your vlogs are such a blessing.

@YourTrueShelf

2 ай бұрын

That's so beautiful x I'm so sorry that one of your friends has passed now, but I loved everything that you said in your comment x

@saramm3765

2 ай бұрын

This is such an important and wise message.

This happened to me a few years ago when I found out my childhood friend had got married and didn’t bother to tell me or invite me to the wedding. All our ‘friends’ were on the photos on FB. I was inordinately upset but they were not very good friends and were very critical of my life choices - I didn’t live up to their status led expectations. I am much happier without them now but I still dream about them - it’s a real loss like any other. Be really good to yourself xxx

@21cormorants

Ай бұрын

If you’re dreaming about them, it may be that your subconscious is projecting an image of yourself back to you via the image of them - if you enjoy Jungian dream analysis, anyway. But it may comfort you to consider that as a possibility that it’s not necessarily a sign of a longing you can’t get past, but rather a symbol from your unconscious about how you may be behaving personally. In any case, I’m sending you all the best - It’s never an easy situation!

Sometimes losing a friendship is harder than a relationship, it’s a grieving process, specially those friends from years and years.

People are weird now. They don't consider other's feelings anymore. I am almost 50 and I cannot for the life of me make long term friends. It seems we can get past the surface stuff. I know me and I know how I am and I am not perfect , so I keep working on myself. I am also going to keep being my weird, creative, whimsical, book reading, coffee drinking, animal loving, awkward self. I don't look for validation from others. I also used to be the one who gave and gave and gave to people who just dropped me in the gutter when they were done. This even happened to me recently and I know better but I saw the pics online and I freaked out, for a moment, and then I did not allow myself to go down that path. It comes with time. Welcome, you are growing. It's a good thing.

Dear Morgan, friendship is a precious thing. I can imagine that it might even mean more with working from home. One can easily feel isolated or left out. Sometimes friendships weaken or strengthen at certain times. What counts if they make the test of time. But often our true friends are our family members, like brothers, or sisters, a partner and one or two really faithful good friends. In Holland there is a old quote: " Beter 1 vogel in de hand, dan 10 in de lucht." Meaning: "Better 1 bird in your hand than 10 in the air." All one truly needs is one good faithful friend. All other friends are amazing extra blessings. Just like us, in your cosy online community. Lots of love❤️

@hsoderberg6505

4 күн бұрын

Here it's better a bird in the hand than 2 in the bush.

The sun pulled up its blanket of clouds and decided to stay in bed a little longer that day! 😊❤

Sighhhh I needed this today ❤ I feel this deeply. I have no friends because first it’s just hard to find others near me who share the same values and have similar interests but also I always felt I was the one trying in my friendships so I decided to stop trying and that meant we never saw each other. But it’s for the best. Thankfully I absolutely love my own company so I’m not too sad about those friendships ending.

@MorganLong

2 ай бұрын

It's so important to be able to enjoy your own company-- I think it's really difficult for a lot of people. You deserve friends who put in equal effort ❤️

@cozeydaze

2 ай бұрын

Same

@mayahrasmussen

2 ай бұрын

I hope you meet someone that will appreciate your company as much as you do yourself 🧡

@priscillareads

2 ай бұрын

@@mayahrasmussenthank you! ❤

@ummato3

2 ай бұрын

I so get how you feel, Priscilla! I too love my own company. The friend/friends I would want would value their own company....and would love what I love... like minds. I'm a bit isolated and preoccupied with taking care of my hubby (he's paralyzed) so I'm really glad I love my own company.... although a friend with like issues and interests would be great....and a MIRACLE. In the meantime, I'm ok with how things are...but hope is eternal 😊

Morgan, thank you so much for the cloud idea! I work in an elementary school library with no windows. I has already decided to paint a few areas blue and stencil on clouds. But adding puffy clouds to the ceiling with hot air balloons will finish off the room perfectly. I could do a Dr. Seuss quote "oh the places you'll go!"

@jennyhenderson7889

2 ай бұрын

This sounds amazing! Wish I could see it when it's done! ☁️🪂🎈🪁❤

Saying goodbye to relationships that are hurting us is the best thing to do in order to heal and regain self love, we all deserve to be around people that appreciate us and we appreciate.

@FerSugano

2 ай бұрын

It's sad to say goodbye, but you're right. We need to deal with this kind of separation. A big hug for you 💝🇧🇷

I’ve had friends come and go through out the years. I finally learned to accept it as a natural part of life. People have let go of me and I’ve let go of them. As we get older, we have less friends but the friendships we do have are usually deeper and more meaningful.

I agree, especially being an adult that's autistic. It's even harder to find friends because you'd be surprised how many people are not tolerant of those who are autistic. Just getting excited over passions. Throw people off. I can't tell you how many people have started ghosting me because I got passionate talking about books.

Girl I am literally panicking about a childhood friend coming over in 3 hrs and I have zero idea how this is going to go. Your timing is uncanny!

@MorganLong

2 ай бұрын

You've got this!! Just be YOU.

@victoria9663

2 ай бұрын

@@MorganLong thank you!!

@gabbyb9418

2 ай бұрын

​@@victoria9663it's been 3 hours! Spill!

@amyfrosty

2 ай бұрын

How did it go??? Hope you were okay xxx

@victoria9663

2 ай бұрын

@@amyfrosty how sweet of you to ask! It was better than I expected even though there were very awkward moments. Our lives have diverged too much for us ever to be very close again, but it was very good to hug and see an old friend! I'm very glad we met up.

It sounds like your love language towards others is giving, but the love language you are comfortable receiving is spending time with people. Am I right? I've found that the most meaningful friendships I have is where we both understand each others' love languages; being open and honest about how we like to show we care about others and how we like others to show they care about us. That was a mouthful! Hope it makes sense 🙂

It’s a wonderful & foggy Saturday morning while I’m drinking my coffee and watching your quite splendid video. The older I get the more kindness I turn inwards to myself, it’s not self-ish it’s self-ness. Previously I always focused on others and made sure those I cared about were taken care of. I spent hours listening to their stories, giving of my precious time, walking on eggshells quite often, yet always sensing many never truly knew me as they did not meet me somewhere in the middle. I’ve let go of friendships that do not have a sense of mutual support, love, and understanding. If I feel drained, unheard, or unable to show my true self when I’m around these people I have to move on. I realized Ihave always counted my true friends on one hand. As an introvert and an INFJ this is all quite relatable to me. Your creativity is so lovely and inspiring. I love the clouds as well as the hot air balloon, it all adds such a peaceful vibe to your already charming home. 💞⛅️🎈

@pattyfalls7801

2 ай бұрын

I’m also an introverted INFJ and totally relate. Thank you for your comment. ❤️

@MorganLong

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this heartwarming, encouraging message, friend. There’s so much wisdom here. I think it takes courage to love ourselves enough to be vulnerable in friendships. I’m an ENFJ! So everything you’ve said deeply resonates. Sending love & hugs ❤️

I was once told: Friends come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. That's really helped me make my peace with some of the comings and goings in my life. Love the clouds 😍 and balloon...🌬

It's always sad to realize that you're the only one putting the work into a relationship, no one deserves that. It's always really damn nice when you realize you have new ones.

I’m lucky my husband is my best friend and we love each others company. I’ve made amazing and intimate friendships at work and in classes, but sadly people don’t stay in touch! Once I leave a job or class ends, people say we’re staying friends but then they just go quiet and I stop reaching out because there’s always excuses. I don’t have anger or resentments toward those people, I just wish people around me in the busy Bay Area made more time for friendships and downtime. Thank goodness for hiking trails everywhere and books to keep me busy haha

Im 46 years old and I lost most of my friends I did so much with. Even with there kids. When covid hit they kept fading. Now it’s so much harder for me to figure out and-feel comfortable making new friends. I haven’t dated in 7 years. Thank you for being you.

I just turned 65 this month, and I’m still going through this. I think it’s just a product of living in the mobile world we’re in. Very few people stay in the same area where they were born in the modern world, so friends drift in and out of our lives throughout the years. Doesn’t make it easier, but you’re not alone in this experience. ❤

Losing friendships as you get older is definitely common...especially after kids. It is hard on the moment for sure but once you have a solid group of humans around you that you know you can rely on no matter what....it feels great. Ain't nobody got time for bad friends.

It's okay to lose friends. I had to let go of some "friends" recently. Sometimes, they just can't be at the place in the life we're in. They no longer add value to our lives but take away from it, which can leave us empty and sometimes alone even when they're present. And sometimes, either they or us have to grow. It's not like you don't care about them. It's just necessary to leave that chapter behind.

I really enjoy your joyful personality . Such a good reminder to enjoy the simplicity of beauty around you and be creative . I am blessed to still have friends from my childhood. There are 5 of us and we are all 65. Another one passed away at 34. We met in Sunday school , grew up together , got busy for a period and came back together in our 40’s. We did get together on occasion before our forties but we were all very busy either raising our families or working. We all have different stories but have our connection through the Lord. Don’t count them as lost forever yet.

Morgan, I just want you to know that this hits home for me too. I was diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago and it was an eye opening time for me as well as a time of evaluating my priorities and evolving. I realized I had several friendships that were out of balance and I stepped back from them. I had the perfect excuse to do so! Since that time, I have become very particular about who and what I spend my time and energy on and I absolutely will not pour into relationships that are one sided. I am down several friends and 2 sister-in-laws but my life feels full and beautiful and the people who are in it value me as much as I value them and love me for my authentic self. Good for you! This really is a good thing. It shows real growth!

I have lost friends Morgan when I went through a hard time in my life, they left me. I realised they were as my mother used to say "fair weather" friends. Looking back, I'm glad now they are not part of my life, I was younger & they were not exactly good for me. They were quite high achieving people & when I went through a hard time they left me. It was upsetting at the time but I learned a valuable lesson. ❤ I just had my morning coffee, I feel like you are my friend xx

Your discussion about "faded friendships" really struck a chord with me. I've been struggling with this concept for about 2 years now -- I'm about to turn 30, friendships that I thought would last forever have faded with time and distance between us, and I too feel strangely guilty for "letting things slide." I haven't really wrapped my head around the issue nor do I feel "better" about the faded friendships yet, but you echoed my thoughts and feelings on the subject EXACTLY. So if nothing else, thank you for making me feel less alone on the strange island of mourning faded friendships. As a follow up thought, in the last 6 months I've started unfollowing people on social media who I was once super close with but with whom I've drifted from. It feels like a knife to the heart whenever I hit "unfollow" but within a week or two, I start feeling so much better because I no longer have the daily stories, photos, etc. being thrust in my face that remind me of times gone by.

Thank you. I needed this. I have felt someone I love dearly isn't putting the effort into our friendship. She has pulled away from many over the years, but I never thought she would from me. It hurts my heart.

It's accepting a compliment that is hard for me. My mother told me to just say thank you instead of protesting. Don't insult the compliment giver by downplaying the compliment. When you accept a coffee, think about how good the giver feels to do it. You know that feeling and it can feel good to share it.

@mayahrasmussen

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! We really should appreciate the effort someone takes to compliment us even if it is difficult

stopping this video every 5 seconds and nodding in agreement. Wise words!

@MorganLong

Ай бұрын

❤️

I’m in my mid 30s now and I’ve often been sad off and on after slowly losing friends after college. I’m no longer connected to any high school friends and it’s hard to find time for the close friends I made in my 20s post college, so we’re drifting apart, too. I feel like I’ve tried to maintain these connections, but it wasn’t enough. I think it’s just a natural part of getting older and growing up and figuring out who you are and the kind of friends and relationships that really sustain you. All this to say, that I totally understand the pain of what you’re going through and we’ve all been through it with you. It does hurt, but it’s an important part of growing up and figuring out who we are! Sending love from a virtual friend ❤️

18:51 Hahahaha, the comedy beat of that moment is just… perfect 👌🏼🤣

Oh, dear heart. I'm sorry your friends hurt your feelings. It is difficult to maintain friendships as we age. My circle of friends gets smaller and smaller every year. I have made peace with it all. Honestly, I don't have a lot of time to cultivate friendships between work and my spouse and caring for my home so I'm ok with it all but sometimes I miss my circle of friends. I 100% agree that since the pandemic we have all lost some of the nuances of socialization. True kindred spirits will be there for you always , even if lots of time goes by between getting together.

@radiantchristina

Ай бұрын

p.s. "you need to feel met" that hit me - i recently "broke up " with a person I thought I was my friend but it was totally one sided and i was tired of doing all the work and being made to feel like i was not wanted.

Yes, loosing friends can hurt but if you are the one doing all the work being the friend they are not worth being friends with. I am sure the friends you have are so happy to have you in thier lives. Love the clouds, great idea.

Dearest Morgan - I am so proud of you for being YOU! Adult friendships can be hard but the best part is that you are doing what your heart knows to be true. And by gently letting those fading friendships go, you have let the universe know that you now have open space in your life for new, loving, wholesome, reciprocal relationships. People change and the darn pandemic changed so much for so many people. As a 50-something sensitive, introverted, woman, I can tell you that I survived those lost friendships - it hurt and stung - but guess what? I have new relationships now! I no longer miss those old friendships - when they come to mind (rarely) I can honestly wish them well. Keep telling your mind and heart that you are taking care of you! You are doing what's best for you. Hugs to you. Carolyn Myss writes about friendships in her book, "Sacred Contracts" and it is lovely. Just like you!

Dearest Morgan, I am a new subscriber here, and I just wanted to let you know how absolutely heartwarming and inspiring I find your videos. I'm at a bit of a turning point in my life, one where I'm faced with much more time alone and an almost painfully blank slate, and watching your videos always lifts me up and makes me feel so seen. Less alone. Inspired. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do. I'm so happy I found you and your channel 💖🌸✨

I had a friend for twenty years and when my Dad became critically ill, I noticed a change as my attention was diverted, a few days after he passed she defriended me on social media, a major life lesson learnt

I relate to this so much. A few years ago I was diagnosed with multiple complex chronic illnesses and ended up having to move back home after I realized I could no longer fake my way to health. Everyone I was ever close to stopped talking to me. This includes family and friends. Till this day not one friend has even asked me what is going on with my health. No one has visited me. Coming from an unhealthy family dynamic, this is the loneliest I have ever been in my life. Now I fear connecting with anyone. I think that I’m not worth anyones time and energy. Even though I desperately need community and human connection, I fear and get frozen when someone tries to get to know me and I’m sure that pushes people away. I think I’m afraid of even more rejection. It’s been hard but I’m also getting used to the solitude.

@ummato3

2 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry Emily! I get when people just don't know HOW to be around me.... when people don't know how to act around someone ill, it's uncomfortable. My husband has a paralyzing stroke 2 years ago... no friend has come to visit at all. They say they will.... but never did. We are blessed to have caring relatives who do visit sometimes, though. Hang in there! Time can make the difference.

This is happening to me: losing a person that I thought was my friend, but stopped inviting me to hang out with her. It's so hard and it hurts so much, but I guess is part of life.

CONGRATS ON 90K

@MorganLong

2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!!

I had a best friend during university years. Sometimes, it is the best thing to end a friendship if it is just based on benefits. After graduation, she hadn’t invited me to her wedding. That was the last straw so I never got in touch. Save your time and attention to someone who really deserves and appreciates it.

I feel this loss of friendship so much. I recently lost a friend I have had for 30 years.. and the trust was just lost and she’s just has bad energy and I know that God takes people out of our lives for a reason and truly don’t want to be friends with her anymore but it doesn’t make it hurt any less. People never talk about the grief you have for people who are still living. It’s hard and sad and I’m sending you a big Giant hug. ❤

Morgan, I really enjoyed watching this. I'm glad you are wise enough to know and let go of the those that aren't deserving of your friendship. As you were talking, I could feel your broken heart. I'm glad you decided to share this personal story, as I'm certain it will help others. I'm in my early 60s and I think everyone, if they were honest, would have a similar story to share, but not all are brave enough to do that. The love and self respect you have for yourself is a good example for all. You know what is a healthy relationship and what is not. My two grown daughters are strong, like you. Your happy clouds make me smile. I love seeing your sweet dog, AKA...your VERY best friend.

This is happening to me . I'm backing out of a one sided friendship. It's painful but knowing they don't really care and people are disposable to them....helps

I know the feeling. Most of my friends are married and have kids, and I get that they are busy with their lives. But it still hurts that all the years of friendship just disappeared and is not a priority for them anymore. I’m very lonely, and have very few people to talk to.😢

@mf1203

2 ай бұрын

I tested the effort part as well. It would be about 2 months + before I would hear anything from them if I don’t contact them first.

Making friends as an adult is so hard. 😩 I’ve made work friends and I had friends from my school days. But it’s even harder if you start a family. I suddenly had friends just stop talking to me bc I was “just a boring mom” now. And that really hurt. I’ve also cut ties with flakey friends who would RSVP to events only to not show after I paid for them to be there. It’s just another world and some days, it feels like we are always looking for our perfect crew. Because it’s not like the movies.

I know how painful it can be to loose friends. Ive never been good at maintaining friendships, and the friends I have are even worse, I dont know why I'm always drawn to people who cant make an effort to see me? I have one friend that makes an effort, and my sister, and my boyfriend. I've given up on the others. Hasn't helped talking to them about it...😢

I've discovered over the years that some of the friendships I've had to leave behind are due to my own early lack of authenticity (not intentional, just being a pleaser and accommodating myself to other people's desires and interests). Once I started to "find myself" and really be true to myself, I realized there wasn't much overlap with some friends. So just by being my authentic self, I guess it "helped" those relationships die a slow death. I try to look at it as doing a favor to both them and myself, as room has now been made for both of us to find deeper, truer friendships.

I had a friend since I was born and we were very close through primary and high school and caught up every holiday during uni and our whole families were close. This summer my dad died, she visited once then hasn't spoken to me since, and posted photos of her with another of our high school friends with the caption "life is good". Having a loved one die has definitely divided my real friends from the shallow ones, there are so many "friends" who haven't spoken to me at all since it happened

@cozeydaze

2 ай бұрын

Wow that's harsh...sorry for your loss ❤

@mayahrasmussen

2 ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss 🧡 I hope you find people who will support you through all the ups and downs of life.

@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l

29 күн бұрын

I lost half my friends that I have known since high school. They dissappeared after my husband's funeral.

I so hear you, Morgan, about the friends thing. About fading friendships and friendships that make you uncomfortable and those insecure feelings about friendships, like when they behave like they love you and being able to trust that. Everything you said resonated with me, and I hear the truth in what you say, and I hope you can feel the truth of it all too. I really wish I could give you a big hug in person. You elicit that feeling in me so strongly! Thank you for your big, beautiful heart, your honesty and genuineness (I loathe the word "authenticity," but...), and sharing with us. You feel... like a good friend. PS. The cloud craft is the sweetest, and the balloon makes it!! xoxoxox

I got shivers just watching you pull apart that pillow stuffing, I can't imagine what it felt like actually doing it xDD Thank you for this warm content

Stuff some battery operated fairy lights with remotes into the bottles... Then your clouds will light up... I recommend the white/blue shade so you can make lightening storms too..

The Friend thing hits hard because I connect to it so much. You are worthy of good friends who put it as much as you. I hope you find them and soon!

Hi Morgan, I can definitely relate to fading friends. I have very, very few friends & those I do have live far away, so I don't see them very often. I have NO friends where I live now 😢 The one thing that really bothers me is that I travel to see friends, but only a couple have visited me where I live now. I feel like I have to make all the effort. I rarely go out & have no partner. I care for my parents whilst battling with my own health problems. Life can be a very lonely place, but I'm working on a happier life of solitude. Your videos help me more than you know .... thank you oh wondrous you xx

@mayahrasmussen

2 ай бұрын

I hope you friends will be able to put in the effort to come visit you - you deserve to be appreciated 🧡

@gothdad94

2 ай бұрын

just wanted to let you know that i relate to everything you've mentioned!! ❤

Your videos make my heart so warm Morgan 💓 I was just watching your 2023 vlogmas & I'm so glad for this new video! I admire your transparency and I'm sure a lot of us can relate to loosing friends as adults. I just can't imagine how someone wouldn't want to be friends with you. You shine so bright and have such a beautiful, sweet aura. Sometimes people get intimidated by such a beautiful energy or they feel less, which is sad. You can now clearly focus only on your true friendships and always remember that we are here for you too ❤

I think you are doing the most logical & healthy thing for yourself to let those friendships go. It can be sad but also perfectly natural to “ grow apart” from some people. No point in forcing it, that’s not what true friendship is about. At age 64, I have only a few friends, who I’ve known for over 30 years, and they live over 2,000 miles away in my original hometown. I only get to actually see them for literally a few hours to a day or two every year. Though I’ve lived in Seattle for almost 16 years, I only have one person I consider a friend here (a previous work associate), and we only get together 1 or 2 times a year. Sometimes it’s so hard to not have a close friend nearby, but it is also extremely daunting to make new friends at my age and honestly, I’m just not even up to doing the work it takes anymore! I’ve made “peace” with the circumstances and am lucky that my husband is my very best friend. ❤

Lost my childhood friend of about 15 years a while back and it was horrible. She did something deeply hurtful to me, and then cut me out of her life completely when I tried to confront her about it. It still stings because I'll never understand why she did that to me. But that's not true friendship. She mainly used me to get what she needed from me. I was just too young to see it for a long time. Recently a mutual friend said she'd stopped being friends with her for similar reasons. We both have no idea why she is this way. 🤷‍♀ Over time I realized, if drama follows someone around, it's usually a problem with them, and not us. The signs were there. I guess I was the only one who matured as we grew up and we ended up mismatched? Thank you for sharing this in your video. I feel like it's something we don't talk about enough, always relationship breakups but never how painful it is to lose a friend! It made me feel better about what happened to me.

Hello Morgan! Just wanted to pop by the comment section to thank you because I'm having a hard time these days and your videos are so soothing and they always make me smile from the heart so... Thanks! Also, being in my earliy thirties I can tell you that you will find loosing friends is part of life unfortunately. However it gets easier because the more you grow, the more you know yourself and you know what your beliefs or values are; I mean these moments will still hurt but you get better at 'welcoming' the pain as a process to your betterself and a part of being human baseically... I don't know if I'm being clear but it does get easier to process... Anyways, love from France 🥰

When I was in my 20s and 30s before kids, I had some friendships that were one sided. My best friends from high school never spent time with me unless I made the effort so I stopped trying. At 32 I had my first child and then I understood that they had loved me all that time but just had nothing left to give after being up all night with babies. I had stopped trying with several friends who I ignorantly/selfishly had no clue were just in different places in life. Most of them took me back with open arms but the years were lost. We are all in our 40s now and those lost years are some of my biggest regrets.

Ok i shall admit this.....I'm a rubbish friend. I work, i have a family and a fur baby. To be honest there's not much time free in my week. So I decided to be my own friend........plus i will never let me down.😊........simple life with simple pleasure . I never forget to include me in my plans

Thank you for your talk on friendships. I have felt like you. It is awful to feel this way. Your words really help. Thank you for just being you. Happy Spring

Dear Morgan i find your videos so comforting to me,i am an introvert,autistic and i have the same "problem" with friendship. You are such a light in the world who needs more people like you💖🙏🫂You made my day!!!

Yessssss I have struggled with the one sided friendships the past few years. I stop putting in the effort, I never hear from them again. Since the pandemic I’ve noticed people in general don’t seem to be interested in friendships- or at least the women around my age in my area.

I needed this video so badly - I got married 5 months ago and have since found out that my bridesmaids (apart from one) and other very close friends were all speaking very badly about me at my own hen do! Since finding out I have felt so upset and betrayed but also felt like I needed to do more to make them like me again. This video has made me realise that it all says more about them and it keep being myself as that will make me feel happier in the long run rather than forcing toxic friendships.

you are 100% correct. i am in this same time in my life. i was the friend who was always sending cards, remembering birthdays or Christmas, and then I stopped one year to see who would remember me, and they did not. So I felt guilty for a while, but then I realized I am more than enough.. I have a wonderful life. I so enjoy your videos and please know that I consider you a sweet friend, even if we have never met except thru you tube.. Do not give up, hold onto to hope and YOU are enough too. ((hugs))

hold on tight and ride the friendship wave. Welcome the ones that find their way to you. Send peace to the ones who fade away. Love the friends that are there right now.

I'm going through friendship loss right now. I don't feel comfortable around them and I discuss loyalty with my therapist all the time. Ive known these people since 8th grade. Im 38 now. I just need space. Thank you for affirming.

Omg Morgan, I'm so sorry you went through this! That's heartbreaking hun❤️‍🩹 you are loved and you are enough. Keep listening to the loving voice within ❤ I love you ❤

I just hope that friend is not Randi, I love so much your moments together ❤

@louisebolts5748

2 ай бұрын

I was wondering too. I hope not.

Not everyone is your cup of tea. You are very insightful. Keep chasing the sunlight. 😊

Life is too short to not be the best we could be for ourselves and that also goes for letting go of friendships/relationships that we outgrow and or are becoming toxic to us! You are amazing Morgan-love you 💜

@MorganLong

2 ай бұрын

Exactly! Life is for living FULLY and you deserve people who encourage you to do so 💜

This is do real I’m 47 and it’s taken me this long to work out that people come and go in our lives . This is not a bad thing . Be your best friend be kind and loving is what you are and thank you for you beautiful video 💕💕

Imagine the clouds with fairy lights !

I get your feeling towards lost friendships and being left out. It is extremely hard to undergo such disappointment. I wish I met someone like you and could be friends with a kindred spirit. ❤️ I am also struggling with friendship as an adult, even though I have so much love to give and enjoy deep connections with all my heart. Thank you for this video because I see in the comments it is something many souls are living, unfortunately. Go on being yourself cause you are as whimsical as your beautiful DIYs 🌸 Merci pour tout ce que tu fais pour nous, Morgan. Bisous depuis la Suisse 🇨🇭

Oh this is just what I need🥺 I've had so many friendship breakups through my life and I've struggled so much with my self worth because of it because the only logical explanation to me was that I was the problem. But friendships do come and go and not everyone is meant to be a part of our whole life but that does not mean that the connection, however brief, was not important. It helps us grow and it helps us prioritise our time and energy and learn what our friendship values are. And following you and watching your videos have brought me so much comfort because you are so similar to me in so many ways and although we've never met, I feel like I know you as a dear friend 🧡 So whenever you feel these feelings just know that I (and I think I speak for the whole community) would love to live across the world and be your close friend ✨ All the love and warm hugs to you and whomever may read this 🧡

The idea with clouds & the balloon, as a part of a whimsical decor is fantastic! As for the friends, - you are right, some friendships are one-sided, and as soon, as one parts stops trying, the friendship dissolves. In books & movies friendship is pictured as something, which comes naturally, by itself, but more often than not, one has to search for friends purposefully, trying to find the good ones and sorting out the bad ones, - again & again, until one may find somebody, who has the same interests, moral standards & character. It's a quest.

I’d like to be your friend ! You’re energy is soooo great. When I watch your videos, I feel peace. ❤️

I feel lucky to still be close to my childhood friends that i've known since I was 10 and were making plans for a little trip later this next summer. But I kinda lost contact or touch with some family members like my cousins and one of my half sisters. Which sucks, but it's a part of life. I at least still have my parents, brother, friends and my pets too.

Landon's face when he sees the unspooled toilet paper is *chef's kiss* ... :-)

The timing of this video is amazing and I am viewing it as a sign from God that it is meant for me! I have dealt with a one sided friendship since middle school and just this past year I stopped reaching out first and our friendship has totally faded away. I saw something this Saturday that showed me the friendship is truly over. It truly does hurt at times, but I constantly remind myself that I do deserve good friends and that those types of friends exist! I also struggle with thinking that I did something wrong that caused us to drift away. I feel less alone now that you've shared this! Thank you for your vulnerability.

Your cloud project came out to be so magical!! I’m going to be thinking about that for awhile. On another note, I hope you’ve found your deeper well and you find all the friends who cherish you because you are worth more than half a friendship! Thank you for bringing us such a lovely video for Friday Morgan!

One of my most favorite quotes, and describes me well being the Pisces that I am goes like this, “I must be a mermaid. I have no fear of depth, and a great fear of shallow living.“ I’m so in tune with my emotions and even other peoples, and I’ve felt this way many of times as an adult as well Morgan. Those weren’t friendships, those were merrily acquaintances. I’ve also left people after socializing with them, and I’ve just felt how unfulfilled it was. I don’t know if anyone else does this, but sometimes I will judge someone based on how well they hug. Some women will literally just barely touch you as they hug and they just feel so disingenuous. I guess I’m just very passionate and Im also Eastern European (grew up in America) so we are more blunt but also loving. If I’m left feeling bored after meeting with someone, its immediately a no, for me. And I’m referring to friendships, but esp dating haha

Oh my goodness- clouds!! How inventive and fun!! And RoO, sitting on a cloud! 💗💗 I have 2 friends, one of which I used to be very close to for years, and the other a past coworker. For the longest time now, I've felt to be the only one keeping the friendships going. I did the inviting out to dinner, I did the texting/emailing, I would make the first move for contact. And I decided to see what would happen if I stopped doing that. And now I know. I don't hear from the former coworker at all, and the other friend has turned into more of a casual friend, with sparse contact only when we happen to be at the same place with mutual friends. And it hurts more than I'd like it to, but I will get over it. Yes, some friendships last and some do not. For everyone. But I think if you did nothing to end the friendship, and feel it was one-sided, you should be kind to yourself and know that it was them who chose to live their life without you. My dad always said it takes two to tango, and while I know he didn't mean it the way I do here, I feel BOTH people have to equally want the friendship to continue and do everything they can to enjoy each other's company. As one person commented here, Mo, you have thousands of friends who are here for you! We make the time to listen to and watch your videos. Because we WANT to! 💗💗

Thank you for making this video and sharing your heart! I needed someone to say these words to me about relationships. I needed the reminder that I'm worthy for someone to do just as much work as I do. Last year was my year to go silent and the people I thought would miss me never checked in. It was hard, and I grieved, but now I feel so much lighter now that I'm not holding them up. YOU ARE NOT ALONE DEAR GIRL ❤

I tell EVERYONE to get appointments at the dmv! It takes so much stress out of the process!

It's so hard these days. The last 2 friends I lost, tore me up. One friend in particular would "flake" and cancel every time we had lunch plans or weekend plans and she never initiated them. For the longest time I thought oh shes just super busy. But then like you, I'd see her birthday party and wasn't invited. But i sort of understood since we werent hyper close. But then id see her post coffee date pics or girls nights. And its still fine if I'm not part of those events but it made it so I could no longer ignore the fact that she never made my plans but was seemingly making other peoples plans. Another friend canceled 3 of our last plans and didn't reschedule. But the nail on the coffin was when I was leaving the area to move across the country and i had borrowed a book and offered to meet for a goodbye coffee and then give her book back and she told me to just keep the book and didnt want to say goodbye. Its super sad especially when i worry i did something wrong and don't have the chance to apologize or say sorry or learn and grow. I agree it's so confusing!

Aw, I'm sorry that happened to you. These are hard lessons! The ones who want to be near you will be. It doesn't have to be many.

Morgan, your videos are like sunshine after rain. I get so happy when I see a new upload. Thank you for this beautiful space and sharing your beautiful soul with the world. I truly am so thankful to have found your channel.

A one sided friendship.. I totally get that 🥲

It has been an honor to see your experiences shaping you. You share your wisdom and heart with such open authenticity! Thank you for being a bright soul.

I feel this - hard. I became close friends with someone in my Masters program, I even lived with her and her husband during the early part of the pandemic. We were inseparable, but it did feel a bit one sided....and/or... like she was trying to take care of me? I also felt some type of way bc many thinggs we would do together required money - and I was BROKE as shit. When I started to date my boyfriend, things shifted more, and they purposely didn't invite him to things, and interactions began to feel....different. we also just started to go our different ways, she and hubby were focused on having a baby, I was focused on....just GETTING BY. I felt like I couldn't keep up with her. And, I didn't need her to take care of me, or for her to be my therapist, I just needed a friend. We still see each other here and there, but I feel guilty still bc i feel like I could have been a better friend, but also....maybe vice versa? I Def. Got bad at reaching out, and then we both just stopping reaching out. I think we just grew apart, and I'm still making due with this separation. Especially since I don't have a lot of friends where I live. Growing up is hard, and finding acceptance that these changes will come - is necessary, but hard. I wondered why my parents didn't have as many friends growing up, bc I had so many - now I understand....

Thank you for sharing this! I can so relate Morgan (and a lot of us here I think). Last year my best friend for the past 22 years ended our friendship and I am still mourning the friendship. It hurts a lot but I know it’s for the best. I have changed in the past 2 years due to my therapy and lost all my friends because I no longer are the one who proposes to meet and sadly they didn’t as well. It’s hard to make friends at 44 and I feel lonely from time to time but I have a wonderful husband, 2 cats and rabbits and acquaintances to meet up with but I do miss a true friend to talk to, do fun stuff with and feel at home with. BTW I love the shirt with the duck (or goose) on it 😍

Aaaa so beautiful, Morgan! The hot air balloon 🎈 really completes the whimsical cloud look ☁️ 🩵🩵🩵

I love that you put your energy into creating something whimsical for yourself. Friendships are tough when you feel you’re the only one who is investing time into them. Sometimes I have to remind myself that when I prune branches in my life (or they are pruned for me), it means that the energy will go somewhere else and bloom if I’m patient and allow myself to be open to new possibilities.

@21cormorants

Ай бұрын

That metaphor of pruning and pouring the energy into other areas and new growth is both beautiful and comforting; thank you for sharing it. ♥️🪴

It's very common for this to happen among friends, after they grow up, move on with their lives and forget to maintain the connection. It happened to me too, and I suffered a lot. Many of my friends also made false interpretations about me, judging and acting on these judgments. But I have other friends who are still with me, even from a distance, thank God. And I'm happy to have people like you, Morgan, who connect us with so much love through your channel. Thank you very much!❤

I have felt like the only one trying in friendships too. As a small anecdote, with one friend who kept bailing on me I told her I was done reaching out but would be happy to hear from her if she decided she could meet me halfway - and she did after a year and things were better! Sometimes friendship ebb and flow and that’s ok 💕

Oh my goodness, I absolutely love your clouds. 🥹 I think, when I finally have a reading space, I want to make some of my own. What a fun and lovely craft. ☁️✨