thanks for this thread cuz i feel like the 3rd wheel too.

my friend and i grew up together, went to the same schools, invited to the same parties, she was in my wedding, and her parents grew up knowing my parents from the old country.

anyway she met her friends thru work and now that they don't work together they still keep in touch.

when we all go out they talk about things that i can't add too or relate.

another thing that upsets me with her is sometimes when we make plans to go out she cancels at the last minute because one of her family members needs her for something. that drives me crazy!

the past 2 weeks my friend has been txting me she wants to go out and exchange christmas gifts. i txt her back that i am busy.