Anyone had any friends starting to act differently? I'm experiencing my first instance of this.
Among one of my groups of friends, one is actively TTC, one is currently planning to TTC in the not too distant future, and the third is not interested yet (definitely no TTC issues). Fair enough.
I've been very careful not to talk too much (honestly - barely at all) about my pregnancy among these friends, particularly as the one TTC is actually having some problems with it. The first two often show an interest and ask questions to which I'll happily answer, but am always conscious of how dull it can be if you're not at the same stage so keep it light and brief.
The third however is obviously very disinterested. She states that all the baby talk among her friends in general is interminably boring (I agree with her!) and when the other two ask me stuff it's clear she is not engaging at all and always looking for the first opportunity to change the subject. She is very unsubtle about it! If anything the other two talk about babies way more than I do and they don't really notice the other one getting fidgety and making dismissive comments bordering on the rude.
I remember when I was in her shoes and while it wasn't the most scintillating topic for me at the time, I cared about my pregnant friend (whichever one it was at the time!) and since it was important to her, I would make an effort to engage.
It doesn't bother me all that much, but it's certainly interesting how people react.
God essay. Glad to have got that off my chest though!