I never want to get between a friend and their dream or their mission.  Even if that dream or mission does not include me. Friends encourage friends in their goals and help them to become all they can be.  If that means having to step out of someone’s life for that to proceed, so be it.  True friends have a soul connection, whether they have an in person connection or not.  True friends step away when guided to step away. No questions asked. Only when the ones that no longer serve you step away, can the ones you are more ready for appear.