When do we say goodbye to friendship?

If there is something that I always feel proud of, that is having very few good friends that I know I can keep for life. These friends have been tried and tested. In times of adversity they were there; in times when I don't want to say anything, I am not bound to explain things but they would know what's in my heart.

I tried my luck here in Taiwan to find a few more and I was lucky enough to know some in the 6 years that I've been here. I don't complain not having more because in fact, I never thought that I would even find that "some" here. All my life, I never really have so many friends but I would always have a few good ones. Years have gone by, and I still hold the same principle. I still prefer this way, rather than being hounded by superficial human beings.

In the recent years though, after getting acquainted to thousands of people here in Taiwan and probably more than half left Taiwan already, I can say that it would already be a blessing if you find at least 5 trusted friends and friends that are bound to be kept for life.

With the friendships that I've built here, I know that I've been sincere. When I say I am a friend, I know I am a friend. But just recently, some friendships have been slightly shaken. Little did I know that it would be so hard and I would be so affected when it's time to say goodbye to a friend but more so to a friendship. I've given the best shot I've got but to no avail.

So when is it time to let go of a friendship? Does it mean when you say goodbye to a friend, you also have to say goodbye to that friendship? Shouldn't be like that as far as I know. But apparently, it somehow did happen. I just hope that it happens no more.

He likes me.... He likes me not.... I like him.... I like him not....

"He likes me.... He likes me not.... I like him.... I like him not.... "

I'm pretty sure that it's not just me who have had themselves caught in this situation. It might have started long before your elementary days and it seems that it just won't stop. I'll be having my BIG "30" in a few more years and I'm positive that these questions will not leave my head anytime soon. This set of questions has been a constant visitor on my mind and these thoughts have been a loyal pal over the years. I have asked myself these questions over and over again but not even a single definite answer was given.

Anyway, congrats to those who have already unlocked the key to this mystery and good luck to those who are still trying hard to search for the answer just like me!