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AIBU to step back from a long-term friendship that feels one-sided?

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Kat19852222 · 27/05/2026 22:41

Need advise regarding a longterm friendship

Met this friend in 2010 when I started at university got very close almost like sisters we were in separable for the whole 3 years of university met up at weekends etc, she had to defer her last year for to being in hospital but I kept in touch made sure I saw her every week.

Fast forward a few years both had jobs working 12 hour shift pattern nights and days, I got pregnant winter of 2016 with my son who was born in the summer of 2017 still in touch I asked her to be my sons godmother. Still in touch over next few years but not as much as we use to, when I’d try to arrange something when often I’d have to bring my son (due to having no one else to look after him) she’d either go quiet or not respond. Contact slowly drained off but still saw each other about once a month.

Fast forward 2026 and we barely see each other anymore I’m always suggested to meet up but she’s too busy seeing other friends or going gym. I messaged her last week asking to meet as my son kept asking too see her but got usual excuses, I said I thought she could make more of an effort as she was going gym every day so could miss one session due to her godson wanting to see her, got no I’m busy I’m sorry ended the message with a full stop like she was trying to end the conversation…. Not responded but pretty pissed off when iv checked her instagram and seen she’s still at gym most days and is seeing other friends so the im busy with work excuse doesn’t fly…

Am I fair in thinking just stop all communication? As it seems very one sided to me

OP posts:
newroundhere · 27/05/2026 22:46

Ending a sentence with a full stop is normal (or at least it is for me) so I wouldn't read too much into that. But you're not obliged to be friends with anyone. If it's not working for you anymore, just don't message her. Either she'll come back to you or she won't. Life changes, friendships change and that's ok.

KellyJonesLeatherTrousers · 27/05/2026 22:49

It’s sad but not unusual for a friendship to fade when your life paths are very different. Assuming she doesn’t have children and just doesn’t enjoy spending time with them.

My friendship group had this as we all had kids at different times, made separate’mum friends’ - but then more recently picked up the friendship and are back on track.

She may well come back to you as/if she has kids - its up to you whether you keep in touch in the meantime or not.

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