Anonymous wrote:I would. At some point schedules become less busy or yours and theirs align. If you like them and they like you, it’s worth it to keep in touch.

These are the types of people I like the most. They are probably the ones I would hang out with when we are empty nesters. I don’t think they are blowing me off. They legitimately are busy and we don’t live in the same town so our school and sports schedules don’t line up.

I would. At some point schedules become less busy or yours and theirs align. If you like them and they like you, it’s worth it to keep in touch.

I wouldn’t.

Anonymous wrote:People will make time for the important people in their lives. You may not be that in their inner circle. If you're OK with that and still get positive utility from hanging out with them, then by all means keep inviting.

I also have 3 very busy kids and I guess what you would call an inner circle. I have 2-3 groups of friends I see regularly and then all the kids’ friends’ parents.

I’m talking about my actual adult friends I had before kids or friendships outside of kids.

I should probably be glad I already have 2-3 friend groups.

People will make time for the important people in their lives. You may not be that in their inner circle. If you're OK with that and still get positive utility from hanging out with them, then by all means keep inviting.

I am at an age where everyone we know is very busy. People have 2-3 kids and between work and kids, it is hard to get together. Some of these friends have kids the same age but our kids may not be friends or have different interests.

These are people who I know like me. They also throw out dates, often inviting us on a weeklong trip that doesn’t align with our schedule. It almost feels like in everyday life, they can’t see us but open to spending vacations with us. I have several friends in this same situation.

Would you continue reaching out or just stop?