is friendship a temporary thing??

I've got some concerns about a friend of mine. Also English is my second language so there might be mistakes. I went to Scotland and stayed for nearly 1 year going to a local secondary school last year, and made a really good friend. It's like she would hang out with me, take care of the plans when we were out, and notice my expressions always, like she's a very heartful and kind person. However it sometimes feels like she didn't want to do or go but she still did because of me, and when I asked her she would say it's ok. Guess it's because I'm a foreigner, and she wants me to feel the best. But now I'm away back in my own country, she hardly ever response my message or just very simple emojis. I was thinking maybe she has her own things to do, but figured out she's talking hyper with her friend, and it breaks my heart. I don't think she ever hates me, but not responding leave me sad and unrespectful. Idk why is this. Should I move on and stop talking to her?? Is friendship really a temporary thing??

I've got some concerns about a friend of mine. Also English is my second language so there might be mistakes. I went to Scotland and stayed for nearly 1 year going to a local secondary school last year, and made a really good friend. It's like she would hang out with me, take care of the plans when we were out, and notice my expressions always, like she's a very heartful and kind person. However it sometimes feels like she didn't want to do or go but she still did because of me, and when I asked her she would say it's ok. Guess it's because I'm a foreigner, and she wants me to feel the best. But now I'm away back in my own country, she hardly ever response my message or just very simple emojis. I was thinking maybe she has her own things to do, but figured out she's talking hyper with her friend, and it breaks my heart. I don't think she ever hates me, but not responding leave me sad and unrespectful. Idk why is this. Should I move on and stop talking to her?? Is friendship really a temporary thing??

To be honest especially during school years, yes friendship tends to be sort of temporary - this is because realistically in school this is usually because your friends are just more out of convenience of the people who you spend every day with in your lessons. Even my closest friends from school I've spoken to maybe once or twice in the last 5 years, if even that, now that I've left school many years ago.
That said even outside of school, most friendships are there for a particular period of your life. Invariably both people will grow and change and likely develop new friendships and drift apart naturally even without any sudden changes (like moving or getting new jobs or going into a new academic course somewhere else). Sometimes you may also meet up with a friend again after some years and feel like no time has passed at all! Just focus on enjoying the friendship while you have it

honestly, maybe she just isn't the right person for you right now.
i know people like that, who are very friendly in person and seem to give up once you have to call and text. it's crazy- i knew this girl in 2023, she texted me ONCE since then and we're gonna meet in a few weeks...
what i'm saying is, maybe you'll be best of friends again if you go back to scotland ever again.
you might as well keep texting her, but don't have the highest of expectations- she might be very nice, but people are lazy.

Hello,
I appreciate what this is like having had many friends like this. A friend like you have described is a very valuable friend, but to be honest with you, when you mention the thing about messaging, that seems to be very normal in my experience, especially with female friends. More often than not it's because we live busy lives but surely if she didn't want to be your friend she just wouldn't message you.
Turning to your actual question, some friendships may be temporary whilst others may be more long term. A friendship may come into being for a reason, season or a lifetime. A friendship can provide an excellent learning opportunity so bear this is mind.
I hope this helps, if you have any further questions please do let me know.
Charlie
Law LLB Student