Don’t worry. I’ve been gone from NYC for almost 7 years.
I come back, and a couple good friends and I picked up our friendship right where it was. I actually think I made some more friends because it’s been so long.
Then we drank, and everyone became friends.
I know what you are going through, I know that I will probably be doing the same thing (thinking and doing).
It’s life, and whatever is pertinent and around you is what is going to be your main priority.