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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a PP. Dropping off meals etc are all lovely gestures. I’m not saying no one should do that, or that people who do that should be compensated. What bothers me is when people feel entitled to that. I don’t like the “hey there was supposed to be a village available to me” attitude. It always seems to be people who think their dual career, no family, no paid help lifestyle would work out just great if only the other neighborhood ladies would just pitch in like they’re supposed to.[/quote]

I understand what you are saying but OP is clear that she puts out the effort, is eager to do her part.  She just isn't getting it reciprocated.  She isn't a taker.

Sometimes you realize friends aren't what you want them to be, and the answer is to find new friends.[/quote]

PP. Is she really "eager to do her part," though? She's hosting holidays, buying gifts, doing other things that are nice but also very predictable and that seem to fit well with her schedule. And then she's mad that other people can't help her out in emergencies like being able to pick her up at the emergency room. Those are not the same thing. Plus, I actually kind of doubt she'd be able to really help someone in an emergency? She works, and her husband is apparently so busy that he can't even cancel a business trip to help with her surgery. How is someone like that - full time job, 2 kids, no help (including no help from husband, apparently) - really going to be able to help someone else in an emergency? [/quote]

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