I have this work friend who I have known for around 10 years. She used to work in my office but moved to another location however we have continued to keep in touch and meet up at the canteen during lunchtimes every few weeks.
Over the years the friendship has dwindled some what. We have never met outside work. More recently our meet ups became less often. I have reduced my hours so it is sometimes difficult to have time to meet up. To be honest I have started to find her somewhat self centred. Always talking about herself. The last time we met up was in February. During this year I wasn't well so had some time off work. When I returned I messaged her and she told me there had been a bereavement in her family so was off work. She doesn't like messaging and seems to prefer to tell me things in person so I sent my condolences and asked her to contact me when she was back work. We have never been the type of friends who chat on the phone so I assumed she would be in contact when she was ready to come back work. Several months went back and no word so a few weeks ago I messaged her to ask if she was OK. She replied that she was having some health issues and had been off work but would give me a call. The call never came. I suspect she is back work now as somebody mentioned they had seen her but I'm have heard nothing. I feel it is always me contacting her. It sounds like she has been through a rough time but I'm fed up chasing her. Should I just leave her be and wait to see if she contacts me to continue the friendship or keep trying to get In touch. I'm worried I am going to bump into her and it will be awkward for both