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Do friendships change with age?

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Harris27 Wed 17-Jul-19 08:26:25

Yes change happens. As we go through the years different things happen to us that we share with old friends but sometimes our lives go in different directions and we have to walk away from old friendships that don't feel the same. It's just life.

NainFron Wed 17-Jul-19 08:16:55

Last night, DH and I went out with an old friend whom we'd not seen in a while. It was a pleasant enough evening, but we're not in a huge rush to repeat the experience, mainly because of (minor) irritating personality traits that have not softened with age!
This morning, we were discussing how we used to have frequent dinner parties with various other friends too, but have now fallen out of the habit of doing so. We don't miss it - I'd rather go to a restaurant these days.
Have your frienships changed? Do you have more or fewer friends? Have uou noticed changes in other people?