I have been friends with Beth for a few years since we met at a hobby. She lives around 20 miles from me so we see each other relatively infrequently. Usually for drinks and dinner. We always have a lovely time and have lots in common. She lives with Lottie but I had never met her up until recently.
In the summer Beth announced they were both looking forward to meeting me for our planned meal the following week meaning she was bringing Lottie. Lovely I thought. It will be nice to meet her. And we all seemed to have a good night. I can't think of one thing I may have done wrong, I showed interest in Lottie's life, paid my way etc etc etc. I invited them over to me the next time to a restaurant in my town that has good reputation. Both said that would be nice and we set a date
That night never happened as Beth said Lottie had plans and she would come alone but then was unwell. And since then Beth and I haven't really seen each other and don't speak as much as we used to. And all this has happened since Lottie came into the mix.
Part of me feels paranoid that Lottie didn't like me at all and this has changed things, but part of me also wonders why Lottie came along at all after so long. I would not bring my partner to a meet up with a friend after all.
So what has happened? I just don't get it and I miss the easy friendship I used to have with Beth.