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Parting Friendships

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Iamenough · 17/08/2019 15:28

I am fed up being the one who is always making the effort/ hosting. My friends keep cancelling on us or not make much of an effort. I understand people 'move on' I am so hurt with the lack of effort my so called friends.

I am more disappointed that over 20yrs of friendships is being thrown away.

There is no specific event for the parting friendship. DH and I are sociable and often host/ or make bookings/ reach out by sending messages here and there to even just to say hi. We don't get any of this in return. I started a fitness journey and stay off social media. Just felt I have not heard from anyone lately, just checked I last had any messages others reaching out to me was my bday in January. All others are ones from me trying to get together and getting declines...

Has anyone been through this? I started new hobbies, joined new gym/ classes but can't shift the rejection.

Feeling sentimental but know I can't be a doormat x

OP posts:
flamingpink · 17/08/2019 17:02

Do these people live near you and have kids? I find it tricky to get people to commit to plans when kids are involved or people need to pay for a babysitter

Iamenough · 17/08/2019 17:19

Yes, we all live close to our parents. We all have children and spare rooms.

It's not just evenings and adult events, we have picnics/ quick play at the park.

I guess I don't have any answers but just looking for anyone who has managed to get over broken friendships and any advice

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Crankybitch · 17/08/2019 17:35

I know what you mean - I am an “inviter” but got bored of never being invited so have stopped inviting people over who never invite me anywhere

I think you have to give it some time then you will find new friends who share your outlook - having new hobbies is good - you might have some luck finding friends there

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