How do you keep a friend from moving?

Slash their tires?

with only the information provided, I would have to ask “Why would you keep a “Friend” from moving”?
If you think it is not in their best interest then you should present the information that supports this in a form that demonstrates your concern as their friend.
If it is because you just don’t want them to, make sure you never stop letting them know how much you appreciate their friendship.

You don’t. They are moving for a reason. Part of me is thinking you are at the age where your friends decision to move isn’t actually their decision.

If you are a friend you will accept their decision and be happy for them. The best way to wake up without friends is trying to control them.

Unfortunately, you can’t.

did you ever see that movie Misery? break their legs.

Oh geez.. that looked so painful. I had to turn away. Really, don’t hobble your friend.

About a year ago, my best friend made plans to move away. We had lived in the same city for 28 years and went to grade school, middle school, high school, and college together. I was completely freaked out and sad about it, but in the end it hasn’t been as terrible as I thought. We talk on the phone, plan frequent visits, and e-mail a lot. Also, a new wonderful friend came into my life. Sometimes you just have to let go and things work out just fine. This, I believe, is good advice for all realms of life.

well said ljs22.

My friend had planned to move schools because she was convinced the teachers had a personal vendetta against her… I wrote her a letter explaining how that couldn’t be true and how much she means to me and it would be hard to keep in touch with everyone because when I moved schools a couple of years before (for other reasons) I have not kept in touch with my old friends and she actually took in what I said and decided to stay. I’m not saying that you should tell her she is wrong for moving and you wouldn’t keep in touch I just think that you should tell her how you feel, in a letter or e-mail if it’s hard face to face, and just let her know that you support her and even though it will be hard to keep in touch if she moves that it won’t be too hard if you both really want to.

have someone else call them to inform them that the place they are planning on moving to is no longer available.

My best friend moved to Palm Springs, CA and I was devistated. Once I got over her not being here it wasn’t so bad. There was a good reason for her move and I wouldn’t have been a very good friend if I tried to stop her. We talk all of the time now, probably more often than we did before. Also, I now have a cool place to vacation with a free place to stay!

you could always move with them!

See: J.Powell’s “Great Answer”

Don’t try to stop them (though if you do want to, kick them in the shin and tell them they’re stupid).
Just tell them that you’ll always support them 100% and you’ll do everything you can to help them and make it as easy for them as you possibly can.
Whilst you may think it’s hard for you, it’s a hell of alot harder for them.

Tie them in rope. Really tight, then they wont move?