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[quote=Anonymous]I echo a lot of the advice in this thread, and would like to add this - OP, do not act from a position of emotional need and/or desperation.

Please accept that you and your kids will be [b]absolutely fine[/b] even if Marie never responds to any overtures you make. Truly accept that letting go of such a old friend, with such deeply knit ties in your family's social life, isn't actually a catastrophe.

Nothing in this world is permanent and many, many best friendships aren't either. Your children are also just that - children. They will likely have many more friendships in their future.

So while I do hope you manage to reconcile with your friend Marie, I hope you [b]don't act from a position of fear[/b] and that you [b]only resume a friendship with Marie where she shows respect for your life choices, your boundaries, and your opinions[/b]. Anything less than that, and she is unfortunately not what I would call "close friend" material.

Please do not lower your standards of self-respect, and how you expect to be treated, based on your anxiety about getting your friend back. If she cannot treat you with respect, she shouldn't be your friend.[/quote]

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