How far did you move from where you grew up?

[NCMUFan]

For those who .. lived somewhere in adulthood for XX years, then moved away:  How'd you deal with the loss of acquaintances/friends?

While so many folks move somewhere else when the kids are grown or after retirement .. I've thought about it too, but I find it hard to comprehend how one flushes 95% of the relationships you've built over the years and start over.

I think it'd be cool to live in the mountains and/or somewhere warm in the winter, but the thought of zeroing out the people I know seems like such a negative, I'd feel very alone in my new beautiful atmosphere.

So for those who did it .. how was that aspect?

I think it is always difficult to move away from family.
Regarding the places I moved to, I was single when I moved.
Minneapolis/St. Paul are magnets for people from the Dakotas, Iowa and Wisconsin due to the job availability.
Detroit also draws in top talent from all over due to the auto industry.
And Charlotte metro is also a magnet for folks in the NE and Midwest.
Hence, meeting people in similar circumstances and interests was pretty easy.