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Originally Posted by nonightowl
I unfortunately don't have those friendships but many acquaintances. Even so, I always have room for new friendships; I don't believe it's possible to have "too many friends." Being how I've had people pass away, move away, or ghost me, it's always a good thing to be open to a new person. I'm not saying anyone can replace someone else, no way. But too many friends? Not a thing.
I'm almost 10 years older than you and have read it's much harder to make new friends when you're older. Also I don't have the spouses, children, and grandchildren that a lot of women my age have. So they don't have the time to invest in anything new; they have plenty of support and their lives are full.
COVID certainly played a role, with people not wanting to be around other people so you lose that interaction. Or the people you used to see a lot, you don't anymore. So that routine or interaction just breaks down. Friendships to me seem situational at times, meaning it keeps going as long as you see them in a certain context. School is a good example. Back in those days it was easier to make friends since you see the same kids in class or around campus.
But after school ended, so did those friendships. I'm not in touch with anyone I knew in my youth. I envy people who have had friendships with people since kindergarden!
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I don’t understand why you even had issues with making & keeping friends as you seem like you’re a kind, genuine, intelligent, well spoken & compassionate person.
I’ll never understand people. I’m in the dame biar as you. I don’t have any kids either. It’s even harder to relate to most women who have kids.