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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A lot of people have more things going on in their lives than you realize/know.  Issues with spouse, health / career / financial issues that you may be unaware of, etc.  [/quote]

This is very true.

But also people nowadays are more inclined to flake just because they'd rather stay home and watch Netflix in their sweatpants. There's a guise of doing it to take care of their mental health but sometimes it's just selfish and inconsiderate. And ultimately defeats the purpose since a big part of mental health is positive interactions with other humans. [/quote]

OP here and I agree. I'm introverted and have some social anxiety. TBH, I wanted to flake on the dinner last night because I was nervous about not knowing many people! But I went, generally enjoyed it, and felt better about myself afterwards for making an effort. [/quote]

That’s great for you. I generally enjoy it when I go out and do feel better afterwards and I’m glad I went. But sometimes it’s also too much and not going is the right decision. Just because it was a good idea for you that one time doesn’t mean it’s the answer for everyone all the time.

I’m someone who hosts a lot and of course I get disappointed when people back out. I’ve also stopped inviting or at least stopped expecting anything from certain people. That helps me temper expectations and leave room for my friends who generally show up but sometimes need to back out. [/quote]

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