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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would take them at their word but also not take it personally. They have prioritized things other than getting together with you. It is what it is.

This is a major reason we have worked hard to cultivate and maintain a roster of family friends with kids. So on any given weekend, we can reach out to 2 or 3 and usually at least one will be up for a hang out, playdate, or group outing. And most of our friends have also cultivated other friends, so if we ever can't make an invite, it's okay and nothing hinges on our presence. So I'm never offended when people say they can't make it, and I also never feel guilty when we can't make it.[/quote]

Just move on, OP. She may be too busy or just not have the bandwidth to make plans. Or you might be focused on a specific type of activity (night out, weekend afternoon, girls weekend) that really doesn't work for her or is not a priority right now. That's okay.

Like this PP I do some stuff with certain friends but a lot of my socializing is friends + kids. Others make a big deal (why can't/won't you do X) but it's what works for me. So what?[/quote]

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