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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I used to socialize a lot, mostly because of kids, had a group of friend as well but that ended after a local move. [b]Old real friendships faded through decades of distance.[/b] So my social life now is basically dh, in-laws (do not get along great but see them from time to time), my kids and ds's girlfriend. Occasionally I see neighbors and will chat for five minutes. Beyond that, it's just me in the house working (I am fully remote) and I love it and I have zero desire to meet new people, create new relationships. A friend from years ago was in town a few months ago and it was nice enough seeing her, but not like I'd have minded not seeing her or feel either way about seeing her again. Idk if this feeling is due to the group friendship ending weirdly and feeling some form of mourning over it, or just me getting older and being more jaded...Will I always feel that way? I miss how easy it all used to be making friends, but also don't like how[b] seemingly meaningful friendships don't actually mean anything at all.[/b][/quote]

This sounds like a you problem? My old, real friendships haven't faded through decades of distance because I've nurtured them. [/quote]
Congratulations, good for you. You happened upon some like minded people you get along with. Surely, you can sleep well at night safe in the knowledge of your superiority at not happening upon traumatic friendship pitfalls, you win! [/quote]

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