For instance; once people are married, or in a serious relationship, it seems that they aren't interested in getting closer; or maybe it is just me that aren't interested in geting close to.
Anyway, I would welcome some replies and peoples views on this subject; but please be kind.
2006-12-03 18:25:18 · 7 answers · asked by thenew30 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
As people become older their lives change & become different. Many people who were once my close friends have married and had children. Or they've moved away. As these things happen we have less and less in common. It's not intentional; its just the way it is. Expecially when children enter the picture. With more and more demands on their time, time with old friends becomes limited or in some cases, non-existent. Don't take it personally. It's always hard to see friendship fade away but it happens & we just have to move on too.
2006-12-03 18:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As we get older we have more responsibilities and baggage. We've done everything once and we're on the second time around. Less tolerance for bull!@#$. Every weekend doesn't have to be a party, cutting grass and grocery shopping is enough excitement. You can still make new friends, some drift away, and the long term ones are to be valued. So relax, it's not you.
2006-12-03 18:38:53 · answer #2 · answered by Crash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once your friend becomes involve in a relationship... all her/his time is devoted to her/his new partner.
There is very little room for friends in relationships.
The only way to remain friend is to be the friend of both of them...and you might have dinner with both of them once a week.
If you have similar interests, you might do things together.
But if you are only friend with one of them, the other one will kill that relationship by forbidding your friend to see you. It is called "jealousy".
As for the age thing...the only thing which change as you get older is your financial status.
Example:
You met your friend when you were both 20 with equal financial status.
You are now both 40...he has a house almost fully paid off...and you are still renting... He is now looking down on you and does not regard you as his equal anymore...even so...you are just as smart as he is...but not as lucky.
2006-12-03 19:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by Aussies-Online 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found out that as time goes on people change just like everything else. Most of my friends are a few years younger than me and they are friends with my spouse as well. I dont think you have anything to worry about.
2006-12-03 20:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by firefly06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i find that i am not able to make close friendships with people my age. (i'm 30). i do better with older adults who are more stable in their careers or family life. i also find that i make friendships with younger adults (early to mid 20's), but end up usually having issues with them because they don't have the same sense of morality as me. i value certain things like loyalty and trust worthiness and honesty very high, and most younger adults are just starting to learn who they are and what they value.
2006-12-03 18:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes friends seem to come and go but true lovers stick together through the thick and thin!
2006-12-04 16:04:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i no what you mean my friend got divorced and we ran the roads went shopping and called each other all the time ...she met this guy and she acts like i am nobody.
2006-12-03 18:28:42 · answer #7 · answered by Kathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋