
Thanks, everyone, for making Mastodon what it is: an enjoyable place to socialize.
Relationships don't (usually) last forever; they have a time, a season. The end of a relationship isn't a good or bad thing by itself; it isn't a failure.
You don't need to let that one person you knew 30 years ago take up space in your life. Historically, you'd (probably) have lost touch and been happier for it. You can make contact, and find out how someone is doing without the obligation to continue the relationship.
Just some thoughts.