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Friendships with non-parent friends - drifting?

My single friends have stopped inviting me out. I get it - I can't easily make 8pm dinners. But I feel forgotten. Anyone navigate this well?

4 Replies

jolly-otter 3/8/2026

Daytime brunch instead of evening dinner. They might say yes.

silvery-tamarin 3/9/2026

Be honest with friends about what you can/can't do. Reframe the friendship - it changes but doesn't have to end.

breezy-nuthatch 3/13/2026

Mine drifted for 2 years then came back when they had kids themselves haha.

serene-nuthatch 3/14/2026

Active outreach - I text mine first about silly things. Reminds them I'm still here.