Its a sore spot for most, and for some of us, I guess it is actually quite triggering and can illicit extreme reactions.


I personally could not handle it a year ago. Now, I'm not quite sure I even notice, unless I'm obviously stressed and attempting to reach out. Which is hardly ever actually.


Not trying to pin the blame on you here, but you did mention something about your inner circle being like minded and that you all understand the currency your friendships run on. Frankly sounded like apart from getting along and generally liking each other, you're all in it for yourselves...


If that's so, then it seems like your friends don't see anything to gain by being supportive right now and have chosen to remain self involved.


If this is in fact the case, then I'm not all that surprised, but I am quite surprised that this surprises you.


I could be very wrong though, I could have misunderstood what you said about your friends and your relationship dynamics.


My apologies if I've got the wrong end of the stick.


My suggestion would not be to change your number, after all, how can you ignore someone if you have no idea they're trying to reach you?...


Keep posting here,,hopefully we can fill the gap your friends have left.