I am friendly with a couple who have 2 dd (their oldest is my dd's best friend at school). We've spent a lot of time together over the past few years - days out, parties, dinners out, etc. But I have been thinking for the past few months that I'm not sure I enjoy the friendship any more.
I'd like some objective views on the following recent text exchange:
Me: Would you and the family like to come swimming on Tuesday afternoon and maybe have dinner after (we are not in the UK, and I am a member of a health club with a pool). It's lovely weather, and would be good to see you all.
Them: Tuesday won't work, but maybe Thursday or Friday. Let us check our schedule and get back to you.
Me: Ok, sounds good. Let me know when you've figured it out.
......three days pass with no communication..........
Them (on Wednesday evening): Tomorrow looks a brilliant day for the pool. Wife has an evening work commitment, and husband might go out with a friend to see a band. Would you like to have X for the night (this is dd's best friend)?
Me: Sure, that can work. We can be at the pool by 5.00, so meet us there anytime after that. DD has plans for Friday, so while a sleepover is good, you'll need to pick X up in the morning.
Them: Um, have you seen the weather for tomorrow? Not sure the pool will be a good option. We will collect X by 8.30 Friday morning.
Thoughts?
Would you say anything, or just let things drift apart?
This 'friendship' is over, isn't it?
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Winding down a friendship
Earlybird · 06/06/2013 16:21
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