:外研版选修6英语Module 3《Interpersonal Relationships—Friendship》（4份）

Friendships do end Many people expect that their friends will always be there. They expect the friendship to last forever. Unfortunately, even the best friendships can end. Many end because of a change in personality or lifestyle when friends fade away(逐渐消失) with time. The friendship slowly loses importance and finally disappears. John wrote, ①“I didn’t even know the friendship was over until I caught myself thinking of Alan as a former friend.” Pat explained, “We started seeing each other less and less. The friendship was just over.” Other friendships break up suddenly from a disagreement or move to another place. Sue said, “The end of our friendship was a gradual thing. I moved from one side of the city to the other. We had over an hour’s drive to see each other. For a year or so, we met less and less. Then our friendship ends.”