Is it normal to be abandoned by friends because you don't have kids?

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I have a long time friend who I was close with for so many years. I had moved away for a bit but kept in touch as much as possible. She even flew out across the country when I was in the hospital for 3 months and back in the day, she taught my how to drive. Now I've been back in my hometown for about 4 years and I barley ever see her or talk to her anymore. I saw her at a party the other day and she just looked at me differently, I had my dog there and her kid was scared of him so she just turns and says to someone "OH,Well they don't have kids". All along I've known this is an issue for her. Also, I bought a house 2 years ago and all she said was "Why did you buy a house in the city"? She's only been to my house 2 times and her husband has never been here. I just can't believe that the one friend that I counted on to be there, is not. When I'm sad, I loose my mind 'cause I have no one to turn to. I feel like all of my friends don't really care about me and they make me feel like there's something wrong with me. I've tried to make new friends but I find it hard, I feel like no one likes me.

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  • bichonsrock
    12 years ago

    go to a dog park and talk to other dog owners,
    maybe you"ll find someone to relate to there
    some people who have kids look down on peoople
    that dont. hope I helped.

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  • TyLee
    12 years ago

    I hate rude comments! Ugh anyway I feel your pain I couldn't imagine that situation with my best friend. She has a kid and I don't yet but I love her child and we managed, but she feels like i don't understand the demands of having a family. The thing is that no matter how close you two were she feels like she has to put her family first. For example like if the two of us wanted to go somewhere or go to eat somewhere alone we couldn't because she had to take care of dinner for her husband. Your friend might be making excuses like oh you don't have kids... To justify not being so close with you anymore. The reality may be that het husband is controlling or that she is having trouble adjusting. I've lost many friends because of other obligations. It is very sad. I think making other friends is a good idea. The dog park idea was good or maybe coworkers? Good luck!

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  • Tehboss
    12 years ago

    you don't feel no one likes you, it's a fact. NO ONE LIKES YOU get over it and go live in a cave and eat raw fish :)

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    • I_steal_free_bread
      12 years ago

      can you not be so harsh with your comment? She asked a simple question

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      • Tehboss
        12 years ago

        i could but i don't want to, is it so wrong?
        Is it so wrong that i think this is ridiculous has a question? Is it so wrong that i think some people should grow? we all should open our eyes and see we are living a very short dream on the backs of people with REAL SUFFERING that we don't even care. But maybe that just does not exist in your world of fuzziness were everyone is friendly.

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