How are your friendships these days?

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How are your friendships these days?

How do you deal with change in your friendships?

Changes in friendships are inevitable, especially as we get older. I went through the wave of changes when my friends started having kids. I never wanted children, but most of my friends did. I saw them less once the kids were born- but now that the kids are getting older, I see these friends more! When friends get into a GOOD relationship, you see them less. It’s natural.

When it’s a BAD relationship, you talk to them more because they want to vent.

It can be hard to take if you’re feeling left out.. because the person naturally wants to spend time with their new love and simply can’t have the same time for you as they had in the past.

It has happened to me a lot. I miss the time with friends when they get into a relationship or have a baby. And yet when I’m in a relationship, I spend less time with friends as well. I want to be the kind of friend who moves with change. I don’t want to fight change. My brain does. My brain wants everyone to be on call for me! HEHE. It’s hard work to be a good friend. I work on it constantly.

How are your friendships?

Julie