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Friendship and effort

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Jammylou · 28/08/2023 20:17

Would you bother with a friend who never initiates contact.
It's always me checking in, she is pleasant in her replies if a little distant compared to before.
Been like this for a year.
We work together, she used to be my line manager and we were really close. Messaged several times a week. I got promoted to the same level as her and then she began distancing herself. Our jobs bring us into limited contact with each other.
I messaged recently as she's been unwell but I am now thinking I look a fool as she never checks in on me. I get the feeling she doesn't care if she ever hears from me again. I am wondering if she's trying to let me know and I just haven't got the message.
Is it time to put this friendship to bed, cease my contact and move on ?

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Themosswidow · 28/08/2023 20:20

Dunno. She may be hinting.

But then I have had friends who never make the first move but who I know are pleased to hear from me. Some people are just like that.

Mary46 · 29/08/2023 08:35

Op given up on few friends that do this. We friends with one couple and months could pass unless I chase her again. I decided lately friendship should not be this hard so I dont text now. Pattern with a few friends

Fruitynutcase · 29/08/2023 08:43

Don't bother . Don't chase . Friendship is a two way thing . Let it go and move on .

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