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[quote=Anonymous]I’m in my 40s and I’ve always had large groups of friends. I’m friendly and outgoing and I think generally likable. Never had trouble making or keeping friends. People often ask me for advice on things or to connect them with others because I “know everyone!”  Stuff like that.

About  8 to 10 years ago I became part of a group of friends through a shared activity. We would all hang out together regularly and as we had kids we would involve them. It’s become clear to me over the past couple of years that I have become a second-tier member of this group. I would be included if there were a larger activity, but members often do things that me and/or my spouse and/or our whole family are not included in.  Basically like smaller sub groups have developed and we are not part of any of them.

I know I’m too old to care and it’s ridiculous!! I wanted to shake myself for even feeling this way. But I can’t help but feel hurt and excluded. Please be kind - How can I get over this? I seem so outgoing and confident the majority of the time... But I just can’t get over feeling slighted by this group. It sounds ridiculous but I’ve never been part of a situation where I felt like people didn’t like me. And I’ve been part of many many groups in my life at work, in various neighborhoods where I’ve lived, through kids, etc... and always try to be inclusive and avoid hurting feelings. Help me shake this stress?[/quote]

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