I think this is the best way to look at it. |
It didn’t change my daughter’s friendships, thank goodness! She probably talks to the girls more than she did when they were at the same studio. |
I don’t plan to get that invested in the new studio. I’ll just let my daughter dance and make friends, but I’m not engaging with other parents beyond a hello. I’ve learned my lesson. |
Haha cheer is insane. |
Out of sight, out of mind.
I used to be friends with several neighbors and moms from our elementary and preschool. We moved 20 minutes away. For the first year, we still got together, got invited to birthday parties, etc. Then it felt like I was putting in all the effort. I would invite our old friends to our new house and they would accept but we stopped getting invitations to the neighborhood parties. |
Pp here. I also think it has to do with kids’ ages. When kids are young, parents and kids hang out altogether. Once they turn 10, they all make their own friends. Parents don’t hang out as much. |
DD suffered an injury that caused her to sit out of her sport for a year. I tried to continue my social life with the other moms but never heard back. Yes, it hurt my feelings. Well DD is back playing, and while I'm friendly with the moms, I am not looking to socialize with them again. |
It's not uncommon for friendships to change or fade when circumstances like leaving a dance studio occur. While it can be disappointing when efforts to stay in touch aren't reciprocated, it's essential to remember that people's lives can get busy, and priorities can shift. Sometimes, parents may feel a stronger connection with other parents based on shared activities or interests related to their children's involvement in a specific program. However, it's also possible that they may have their reasons for not responding, unrelated to your daughter's departure from the studio. It's natural to feel a sense of loss when relationships change, but it's essential to focus on the connections you still have and continue nurturing those. |
At least in a transitional area, you run into those who also may not have friends and family nearby. We moved to New England where everyone lives near friends and extended family. They are all perfectly pleasant but have no need to befriend anyone new. |
This! I have good intentions in terms of trying to maintain adult friendships but the family schedule is so busy. It is hard to find time to socialize outside your kids' activities if you're a friend I met through a kid's activity. Don't take it personally. |
I often wonder if people are using “I’m too busy” as an excuse instead of just saying, I don’t want to be bothered with you. |
Do they “know” longer? Or, do they “no longer” do something? |
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