There are about 30 members in your group? I'm curious, how long is each group? It seems to me that with so many members, hardly anyone would have a chance to speak. If there is more than one facilitator I wonder if, as Birdie suggested, the group could be split into 2 (or even 3)?


As for your "friend" - I feel for you. I have a friend who is, in many ways, very dear to me. We met when we were five years old and are now 55. So, a 50 year friendship. There are too many times, however, when we simply don't connect well at all. Three weeks ago was one of those times and I just could not communicate with my friend any more. I know she's terribly hurt, but as of yet I have not missed her. I'm in such a quandary about what to do. Throwing away a long-time friendship is not so easy.