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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thanks for all he the responses. I have friends I get together with for coffee now and then or we chat at kids' birthday parties and maybe get our kids together now and then. They are not close fiends and I prefer that. I like them and enjoy their company an  don't feel drained. I know the struggles thy face and they know mine, but I have no desire to see them more often because these friendships are easier and have fewer expectations.

I agree about gossiping-hate it and distance myself. Have yet to join a female group (moms group, book club, etc)where women don't get gossipy or competitive.

I can't be a "giver" right now because I have nothing to give. I have a child with SN and other stress already mentioned. I find that I can keep myself sane having alone time now and then, exercising, renting a funny movie or keeping a gratitude journal, etc, but I just can't be a best friend right now I guess. When I had close female friends I had a much easier life.  Now I don't want to do favors, get sucked into drama, etc. The perks are not worth the stress.

I think it helps that DH and I face the same stressors mostly so we get it. We vent, but also see the humor. It's a 2 way relationship, but it took a while to get on the same team when we first started dealing with stuff.  [/quote]

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