When my 4th child started football I had this 1 mum who gave me the evil eyes, I didn’t know her beforehand nor any other parent there. I was there to watch my son play footy not for any other reason, idk it was weird.
Girl just you typing away shows why other moms avoid you lol you’re condescending. You’re weird
Where someone lives/works has never been criteria for friendship to me. I gravitate towards people who have the same interests or kids in the same activities. It gives them something in common that we can talk about. I’m older now, kids are grown, and my friends are loosely based on interests. Some are knitters, some are from church, some are in genealogy groups. Do you have any interests? Do you speak to other people in general? I speak to most people that I’m around, cashiers, teachers, other shoppers. Say something nice ( compliment) and smile.
Soooo, she posts this and when I comment, she blocks me?! Why come on here acting like you’re 1000, and you’re a 30:woman_facepalming:t3:
These comments just prove your concerns are true lol based off the comments most woman are insecure about something wether it be career, spouse stealing, knowing there worth etc, you however sound very confident in yourself keeping doing you you will find the right circle of woman
HUMBLE YOURSELF.
I’m sure ur a nice person but by ur post u seem to be a lil arrogant
Maybe it’s just your personality.
I noticed a lot of women as they have children and partners tend to just say stick with the friends they have already, especially those who didn’t just move to the area. If I were you I’d focus on finding friends that have common interests besides your kids or where you live. Also, I notice that depending on where you live there could be a culture where it takes people longer to open up.
I’d prefer real friends over fake ones, idk why you’re obsessing over people who clearly don’t accept you or shun you with in their own reasons. Take it like a grain of salt live your best life, you don’t need that anyway.
Hahahahaha WOW SO damn full of yourself
You are the problem not your kids husband or the other moms
Idk if you realize but everyone is coming out of hiding due to covid. People are just not trying to be friendly, to soon. Plus no One cares about what you look like or how much money you make or anything. Some people are friendly other’s aren’t.
Omg where do u live I’ll be your friend PM me lol
Depending on your age it could be because you’re younger than them? I moved to the country and every one of the mums at my kids kindergarten were older than me and they looked at me like I had 3 heads
Not everyone can wants to be friends with other moms just because they also have little kids. From experience it’s best to make friends with people you would normally be friends with, who also have kids the same age. Yeah it’s nearly impossible
The same women on here saying she is conceited or arrogant are the same ones who probably support feminism & say “women should uplift other women” but yet you are on here doing the exact opposite. You post photos for likes when you get your hair done & want everyone to compliment your new hairdo. You post photos of the things you buy like your house or home decor to brag about it. It could very well be possible that the other woman are jealous of her. Go ahead & admit that you have felt jealous of another woman before whether it was because her job was better than yours, her home was bigger than yours or her Husband was hotter than yours or made more money than yours. Everyone feels envious of someone in their life at some point for whatever the reason it may be. This woman sounds like a humble person who has a good heart. If she was just “arrogant” or “conceited” then she wouldn’t be trying to make friends with those other woman or care if they wanted to befriend her or not. She genuinely wants a friendship/connection with another Mom. There is nothing wrong with being confident.
I think it’s a real thing! You’re pretty and a lot of women tend to be threatened by that. Just be yourself, beautiful inside and out. Friends will come along and see you for you. And those will be the true friends. I don’t agree with many comments on this thread. You’re not arrogant at all in your post. It’s a valid question. I was there years ago. Just love yourself. Real friends will come along in time. It’s tough. Hugs
What does being pretty and having a rewarding career have to do anything with having friends? most moms aren’t friends with other moms because they are pretty or have good jobs…
Lol , this is a Facebook post. I doubt shes going around telling all the Moms she meets shes “successful” and “pretty”. How else can she ask for advice without spilling her worries out loud? It feels like no one can be any personality anymore without being judged by someone. Lots of judgmental ppl here in the comments. OP I think you should start fresh, maybe its that you’re concern about how others are seeing you has started to make you feel socially inept…people can sense a lack of social confidence and unfortunately instead of them trying to make you feel welcome and help you come out of your shell… they may see you as unapproachable and/or guarded. Like… I have anxiety and a history of abuse…so in the past I was suuuuuper shy and …I waited for people to bring joy and happiness to me… but it didn’t happen and i began to realize i came across as guarded and i was putting up a wall. Also, people worry about themselves too… we’ve all worried about how others perceive us …even if we dont admit it)…maybe they sense your hesitation and it makes them feel awkward about themselves…instead of thinking to themselves…this girl is self conscious… they think … why is she tense around me? Is it me? What helps me is to look outward… outside of myself and see humanity. We are all in this together and struggling….especially being moms lol…so i meet another woman and think how can i be warm and inviting? How can i see her as a person just like me…try not to put yourself on a pedestal and also…dont put others on a pedestal…find common ground…put out what you want in return. How do u want other women to act towards you? Try acting that way towards them.
Maybe it has nothing to do with your appearance at all. If you’re new in the community it’s not easy.
There also comes a time when a woman grows up and isn’t afraid or insecure because of another “pretty or successful “ woman. you have kids, a husband, a home, so I assume you’re not in HS. Don’t act like it. Be what you’ve described yourself as, good for you, but don’t wear a sandwich board sign about it.
Are you sure they’re jealous and just don’t like you because your attitude? You’re only as pretty as you treat people and how your act. Good luck
Just show up in sweats with messy hair and bring donuts a couple times… and invite everyone to meet at dq for a cone after…
Hey… I always say
Your vibe attracts your tribe
Just be yourself, be genuine, and be kind. The right ones will stay to form a tribe. The ones that don’t? They aren’t meant to be there whatever reasons they may be. Don’t assume, tho. It may be their insecurities or whatever… but we all have them. You also have insecurities of everyone not jumping up and down wanting to be your friend. People just naturally gravitate toward certain people or they don’t. I’d still be friendly and cordial like how a neighbor should be. Good luck!
When you are very pretty…other women hate you the minute you walked into the room…and to read these comments I can see that they are hating on you threw the web…as well…My daughter and I both and any one who is not the normal ( plane Jane) with fashion clothing on, hair and nails done up perfect…real nails not fake…our hair is to our butts…we well enter a room in style…we don’t mean to steal the spot light but by God…we do…we don’t want their husbands or their boyfriends…but if we did…there would be no problem getting them…and that’s why normal looking women hate us the moment we step out of our Mustards…90% of women are PlANE Jane’s…then there are the 10% that SHINE…these women can not compete with you…will never be able to be your friend cause they are average looking ,fade in to the crowd type of folk…shine bright like a diamond dear…wear it proudly…let them haters…eat their hearts out… We are not better then any one…but we may be more beautiful then most…
Wow! There’s some nasty women on here. I don’t see anything wrong with this post. She’s allowed to have confidence in knowing she is good looking and successful. These things do make women catty. I’m not anything special but I exude confidence (it’s actually just an excess of nervous energy), and just that is enough for other mums to feel threatened and avoid. I’ve been told numerous times by women that they thought I was a bitch, until they got to know me.
This post isn’t condescending and she’s not rattling on about herself, she’s stating a genuine concern and is asking for help to seem warmer so she can make mum friends. Instead you guys are all being narky. Humans are shit
Myself, I just do my best to smile warmly at every person I walk past and say eye to anyone that makes eye contact. Kill them with kindness. Sometimes you receive sourness in return, but every so often you receive a warm smile and hi in return. Eventually someone will let them in and then you can show them the kind person behind the classy intimidating image
Try being relatable, funny, approachable, and fun. Looks have nothing to do with my best friendships- I saw in people the same things I see in myself. If someone else is awkward, I think “hey I’m awkward!” so I think maybe we have other things in common too. I think we get along best with other people who are sort of like ourselves. Maybe the women don’t think they can relate to you, try being a little vulnerable and see where that gets you. Good luck!
It’s definitely possible. Just keep trying to make small talk, ect. I hope you meet some sweet mommas
It’s hard to make friends when you are a grown up.
At this point in my life. I’m completely fine not having friends. There are so many fake moms out there that make it very hard to communicate. I enjoy my own company and all the margaritasto myself. focus on you. You don’t need them.
Honestly this is just my opinion… I find friends that are like me. I post on social media a lot. But I shared the good and bad. My mother in law once told me that she didn’t know if she should post my sister in laws sports award she had won. Now she’s top class top sports and so is her brother. Mother In law has reason to be proud! So I didn’t understand until she said she didn’t want her friends to feel like she was bragging. Her kids are awesome kids. They really worked hard for the positions they have in high school. But I understood where she was coming from! Me personally, I don’t want to see someone who only post the happy stuff. I mean that in no jealous way. I want the raw stuff the stuff without the filter. I post the good and bad. I went through drug addiction, divorce and the loss of two children. I posted (within limits and class) about it tons of times. So many people have come to me to tell me how much my stories helped them get through similar situations and for me, it’s so worth telling “the world” the ugly too. We are human. Life isn’t always instagram ready. Life can be sad. It can be heart breaking, beautiful. It’s everything. So when I see people ONLY post about how their man spoils them and stuff like that you tend to not believe it. Like it’s fake. Like you know the couple fights 24/7 behind closed doors. And the fact of the matter is, no matter what you post we all judge. No one can say they don’t. I know in my generation that of moms (im 27) were allll about that messy bun mom life with some sweats. That’s real life. Im not saying you need to change who you are. At all. But you attract your tribe and if I’m strictly going off of how YOU discribed yourself and your imagine on social media I would right off break naturally judge you as a put together person, perfectionist maybe, definitely photo ready person. To some that’s everything! And to others you are not their cup of tea! That’s completely ok. Never change who YOU are. Those people are not your friends if they don’t accept you for who you are. If that’s the imagine you want to portray there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Anyone who doesn’t want you in their circle you shouldn’t want to be a part of! I know it’s easier said then to feel because being excluded freaking hurts. But don’t change you to fit into a group of moms! You’ll be judge no matter what
Omg only everyday of my life!! Pm me if you want. For obvious reasons I’m not comfortable sharing to much on such a public platform
The fact that you realized you were the common denominator in all of the local moms avoiding you (or your perception of that happening), but automatically assumed the problem had to be that they were intimidated by you, not that you could possibly have some issues you needed to work on/through, says something imo. And I don’t mean that in a rude way. Just give it some thought.
I believe quite literally everybody on this earth could benefit from therapy. You may want to give it a shot, discuss this issue, and discuss the kind of interactions you have with people. And again, I’m not saying this to be snarky, I’m recommending it genuinely. You may be surprised by what you learn about yourself during therapy, and by what changes could happen in your life as you’re able to better understand, and work on/through those things. A LOT of people struggle to connect with others for a multitude of reasons that they aren’t even aware of for years. It wouldn’t hurt to see if there’s anything unknown to you that is making it such a struggle to connect.
Good luck!
Personally I don’t like school runs and I don’t like talking to random people and if your a working mum then it’s always harder to make friends because it’s the stay at home mums that have time to stop for an hour in the street to chat not feeling rushed to make small talk which in turn makes you look like you don’t want to to be there or that your uncomfortable, I wouldn’t make effort to include something that I didn’t vibe with , some classes have a WhatsApp group to keep up with current events in class if you ask the teacher they could point you to your class rep and they don’t really have a choice bit to help you get a foot in the door with other mums , if your talking neighbours most people only talk to the direct neighbour and most just to avoid conflict as community isn’t a thing like it used to be
Befriend the “weird” moms…the ones that clearly look like they just rolled out of bed to run little johnny to school. Those are going to be your fun and loyal friends
Im the type who doesnt go out of my way to talk with someone new…im more on the shy side…maybe that is some of them too…when my kids were younger i would make cookies or cupcakes with them and have them take them home …i also went for walks by myself and wave at them and smile or with hubby in the evenings and if they were outside with their spouse wave and smile then usually one of them usually came out to us and that helped out with meeting…try planting flowers and take a few over and say i have some extras would you like these…have a bbq and give them an invite…does your hubby talk to any of the guys in the neighborhood…do any of the kids come to hang out at your place or do your kids hang out at the other kids places all the time…
I want to see what you look like
This post literally explains why.
Husband is right… Straight up silly
Also, I have to say, I have always had good/positive interactions with my kid’s school/neighborhood friend’s parents over the years, too, but I never wanted to become actual friends with any of them. I have my own friends already. I assume they do too. And that’s good. I want to keep those relationships on the surface. The kids are friends, and we’re their parents who are friendly. That’s what I’m comfortable with. It would have been weird AF if my parents tried to be friends with my friend’s parents growing up, imo, I’m glad they had their own friends lol.
So it’s not personal, truly, I just wouldn’t have any interest in being friends if I were one of the moms of your kid’s friends in your neighborhood.
This is going to sound weird but are you a “woo girl” ? Woo girls befriend other woo girls and the others just make fun of them because they arnt having fun
I had an issue with being the youngest mom I had my daughter at 19. I had my son when I was 24 and its different… people approach me now and talk. Id say you might seem unapproachable… you might need to make the first move… say here’s my number incase you need anything… if you want a playdate or mommy time or whatever…
Yup! Happens a lot, very frustrating. Like Really! I DON’T want your man, I got my own to deal with! Lol. Ridiculous
Keep trying. Eventually you’ll find the right lady/ladies to be friends with. Maybe don’t walk around with the ‘theyre too jealous, that’s why no one likes me’ mentality. That vibe is a turn off.
Get over yourself. The vibe is bad…
Never hang around with people that don’t want you around. Don’t waste your time like that. Cliques are the worst. Hope you find someone you get along with.
Bit big headed ain’t ya… get over yourself love. It’s probably your attitude to situations
Maybe that’s why u seem conceited like u seem to think ur better than them maybe that’s why
I don’t go out of my way to talk to these other moms in my neighborhood unless my kids play with their kids but most are smelling the air above their heads. Lol. But I am blunt and have called out the mom’s fakeness and have also stood up to them because my kids are kids and bratty. I also don’t care how I look and probably have looked like I’ve been on a bender… I’m not the one with whiskey plates though… But I have also called out a husband for trying to get my number at my work… So yeah. I’m the blunt neighbor bitch.
Yes I experienced it when my kids were young. You can’t let it keep you down.
It doesn’t sound like they are the problem. If you’re walking around thinking people are envious of you and trying to steal their husband imagine the vibes you give off
You don’t. It just doesn’t go away, ever. You stop giving a f*** and be you. Be nice, don’t flirt, do your best; it’s a them problem, not a you problem.
I’m not nearly as nicey-nice as you describe yourself (no, that’s not a slam, just statement). But, I do understand. I’m a retired model. Drives hubby nuts.
(I’m also from NY and have no problem stating my opinion or caring what anyone thinks).
When you put yourself out there, regardless how, you open up to be judged. The more you put yourself out and/or the bigger your presence becomes, the more judgmental as*holes you have to deal with. Do what you believe is right, own your truth and give the haters a NY salute.
Might be your attitude. They don’t have to want to be your friend.
Ohhh god, get your head out your ass
If you say all your interactions are positive and your kids are getting on well with theirs just roll with that. I’m sure you have your own friends from outside the school gates so don’t stress about it also forget about them thinking ’ she wants to steal my man’ cause you could be giving off that vibe which isn’t helping cause believe me in the midsts of dropping kids to school chasing your tail trying to make it into work and juggling everything else life throws at you looking at someone thinking ‘that b*tch wants to steal my man’ probably dosent even cross their minds at half past 8 in the morning. I’m probably more likely to be thinking would someone take him off my hands give me a break
I most definitely know exactly what you’re saying or trying to say to explain to these people w out sounding big headed lol but I’ve dealt with this my whole life with females . Insecure females HATE confident ones… it’s their loss cause I’m cool af
YES. what you are experiencing is VERY VERY VERY REAL. And it starts young- think back
to your childhood.
Keep being positive, keep being you, don’t change for anyone. Always be kind, genuine, and open to making genuine friendships- but keep your gaurd up with new friends for a while-
take your time in getting to know these said women. DO NOT talk to their husbands first- or without them around if it can be helped. Always speak to the wives first-- in social settings. For an insecure women that can feel threatening - even if you’re just a nice person chatting about nothing, but the sky being blue.
Poke fun at yourself… be a little transparent and share any insecurities you may have -
Small to big… given how comfortable you feel with said woman.
Continue to try and encourage your children to make friends with or without these said women’s kids…
KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. your people will find you soon and you’ll find your soul mate best friend… & they will love and be proud of your beauty & career!
Wow maybe they just dint like the look of you!!! Have you checked the local most wanted maybe you look like someone on it
Maybe pull your head out of your backside and reread what you’ve just posted. Nobody is jealous of you nor threatened. They probably see you on your high horse looking down at people. Confidence is key but you reek of “well I am better than them but what’s the issue?”
It’s the energy you’re giving, clearly the vibrations are off and it’s coming from you especially in this post. Chill out
Omg I feel this so much!!! Just kno that there are so many others feeling the same!! You are not alone!!!
I call it play ground politics. At my kids school ( just like when we were at school) you have the popular croud aka the yummy mummy’s and all the way down to the invisibles.
It’s not you, unfortunately some parents never grow out of high-school years
A bit conceited!!! That’s the problem…
It may not be jealousy, maybe they just don’t feel your being yourself or don’t feel your approachable? I’ve never been a morning person so never cared about this sort of thing but if it bothers you, maybe try making an effort with another mom n see what vibe she’s giving off? Alot of women don’t care how another looks, n friendships form from what someone’s like on the inside not how they look on the outside, remember that
Been there done that. To me moms at schools are like mean teenage girls on junior high. There very cilque’y. So I just said fine let them be there petty selves. Dont get me wrong there were a few really catty moms. I used the mark walbhurg line on. I’m like keep your SH!+ UP I’ll be your kids new step mom.oh yes I did. No reason to shun others out. Dont judge people by how the look or what you think they know.!
Just from what you posted, I probably wouldn’t hang out with you either. You seem very conceited & condescending.
Who the hell cares about your career you at a playground stop thinking your all that your not,your a mom with a child it’s there time not your snubbing attitude
It’s all in how you carry yourself! And some of you on here, need to level down
Yes be confident in who you are, but when you think your shit don’t stink, it shows
You be happy and the right friends will love you. Don’t change just be you.
I was like this years ago and then I realised it was ME that was the problem. I wasn’t a show off person or anything like that but I was a confident person and it turns out I did give off the vibe that says “I’m better than you” without meaning to do It!! Now 30 years on, we laugh about it cos I had no clue a vibe like that existed.
Maybe you’re just a complete d*ck? Kinda come off as one
Sorry not trying to be mean but from outsider looking in. After reading this post I feel gross I’m gonna have to say it’s your ENERGY and I sense some short of NARCISSISTIC BEHAVIORS in you. I highly doubt these other Moms are jealous. “I’m pretty and rewarding career.” I don’t know about others but I don’t select friends by their looks or careers. I select them by how they make me feel. Maybe you should try talking to them and don’t let your ego get the best of you. I honestly feel sorry for you. Good luck!
Shit just reading your post I know I wouldn’t wanna be friends lol
Post a pic for science😂
Yes, they’re totally jealous of you. That must be it . Maybe get the hot air out of your head.
I would find friends outside of that group of women
Wow all the haters🤔
I don’t see an issue with this post…it’s asking for legit advice🤷♀️
Soooo when I’m at a playground not once do I look at moms and say wow shes super pretty or become a psychic and know what career they have, or care.
What I see is: “AHHH that mom has an a-hole toddler too, we should be friends ”
No but really we become friends by being I don’t know crazy idea and saying “hi” to one another and chatting about our kids rather than making judgements- like “I’m better than they are so they MUST be jealous of me”
you cannot make a woman realise you’re not gonna steal her man. if that’s what these women think and if they’re genuinely concerned about that then they’re the issue not you.
Girl, you’re the problem. I don’t think anyone is threatened by you. Your attitude is just a turn off. “Pretty” goes beyond physical appearance. And nobody cares about your “rewarding career” if it’s not putting food on their table. Get over yourself.
You literally said it yourself. You automatically assume they think you want their husbands/partners. Trust me they pick up on your “I think I’m better vibe” and don’t want to deal with you.
LOL you just answered your own question by writing this post out read it out loud a few times to yourself and just listen to how it sounds
Sophia Janine Asmal lmfao wtf look at this post
Yikes on several fkn bikes you’re not being shunned because they’re jealous, get off your high horse. They’re shunning you because you have a fkn attitude. You’re snotty.
Honestly by what you’ve said I wouldn’t come near you with a 10 foot pole but I don’t connect with other parents because I don’t want to. I feel no need to add the extra stress in my life of maintaining another relationship that isn’t a priority. I’m also a bitch so there’s that.
This has been happening to me all my life. My mom always said they’re jealous, I used to think she was crazy but it’s absolutely true. If you feel their energy is negative or jealous, just move on. You don’t need it in your life and you will connect with other like minded people when the time is right. I’m a doctor now, so as I’m sure you know, even more reason for them to be haters. Just focus on you and your family and if you’re meant to connect with someone, I think that you will. Also, self examine your own energy and see if there is negativity that needs to be removed. Remove limiting beliefs. Alot of times these situations call for self healing. People can feel energies. Keep your head up!!!
I’ve been a single mum basically my whole mothering life and yes it happens especially by partnered mums. And I don’t mean necessarily that it’s a jealousy thing or insecurity I think it’s more just They don’t want a 3rd wheel
There’s nothing wrong with feeling confident about yourself as long as you don’t flaunt it. Just try to be friendly with everyone. Once they get to know you, they will see you for you. Jealousy is a terrible thing in any kind of relationship. Even people on here seem jealous of you by making snarky comments and they don’t even know you. Hold your head up high. Just don’t give off bad impressions that you’re better than others. So many jealous women out there. The problem may be theirs. More women need to feel more confident about themselves and not judge without truly knowing you. Some posting on here may not like my opinion but sorry. If more women were confident and felt comfortable in there own skin they wouldn’t be worried about you. I have rich friends and poor friends, love them for who they are as a person.
Maybe invite the Moms and the kiddos over for a play date? Do some food/nibbles for outside. Let the kiddos play and then get to know these women abit more? Chances are they’re all feeling just as insecure about talking others Moms as you are… Be the ice breaker and just invite them all over to yours so the kids can play outside in the garden together and you can actually break the ice and talk with the other moms?
I probably wouldn’t ask direct questions of “why don’t you like me”, “are you threatened by me” “is it because I’m ‘pretty’ that you don’t like me” “do you think I’m going to try and steal your fella” kinda confrontational questions though… Stick to getting to know them and them you in a positive approach…
Good luck with it all
You answered your own question boo your weird mind set and bad attitude for sure. The everyone loves to hate me thing is bad vibes this isn’t mean girls
Unfortunately, that’s a real thing. Pretty moms aren’t accepted by other moms so easily. They don’t want competition hanging around. It’s stupid but true.
I stopped trying to make new friends and just leave the friend making up to my kids.
Yeah other parents didn’t like me either, I don’t know, maybe it was my constant resting bitch face or the fact I’d sit as far away from the mom gossips as possible because I was there to watch the game and not talk about Betty Lou’s new boobs or what other non important crap they wanted to talk about instead of watching the kids games. I’m a ray of fucking sunshine, I just don’t get it.
Maybe you brag a lot? Nobody likes a bragger!
I am super introvert but I always sat with the mum’s and stayed and played when we picked them up. I sit at the footy fields on Friday afternoon and have made friends just joining in. It takes time. Also the more outgoing mum’s are awesome at volunteering and in or running parts of the P&C . Aswell as volunteering in tuckshop. Or just being there for the school events. It’s hard to fit in, but there’s the active wear mum’s, the crafty mum’s, the loud outgoing mum’s. You’ve just gotta join in.
I have social anxiety so I avoid adult interaction every chance I get so …. Maybe that’s why
But also you seem very cocky
Yeah I think it’s you too
You have a self centered attitude
Hmmmm…I am pretty and have a rewarding career…honey, most of us are/do…
Sometimes in life being good looking as it’s, downfalls… Think about it? why would a women invite eye candy for there husbands to look at… Not happing is it… if your as good looking as you say you probably had the pick of the bunch and probably never needed to have friendships with taken men
But a threat is a threat… No bird invites a threat to its nest… Just smile and when your out and about and all those men are opening doors, offering you a coat, treating you nice…just think thats better than a bunch of gossiping mums.
I agree with the majority of the comments in saying maybe the mom is busy and it’s not an excuse.
But another perspective:
Maybe the kids don’t get along as well as you think and her kids don’t like playing with yours?
I have a niece who would go on play dates with her mom and her “friend”, well the mom was the kind on play dates her daughter could do no wrong. But reality her daughter was bullying my niece and she told her mom she didn’t like the little girl anymore.
Well my sister wound up bringing her concerns up to the mom and the mom never did anything to correct it because she never saw it, because again her daughter does no wrong. So my sister stopped making play dates with that mom and the other mom still has “no idea why.”
You answered your own question
You shouldn’t have to force any type of relationship. It’s harder to make and maintain friendships nowadays. Maybe ask yourself why it is so important to you to connect with these people when they’ve given you an indication that they don’t wish to do so. I’ve found that keeping your circle small promotes a more peaceful life.