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Is there a graceful way to dump a friend?
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 336791"><p>I think the best way is just tapering off communication/participation. </p><p>If it doesn't start to happen naturally, and she asks, then go ahead and say that your life situation has changed and that you are doing different things these days and will not have as much time for chit chat or to do the kinds of things you two once enjoyed together. </p><p> </p><p>This pas year, I did not send as many emails to an old friend (tapering communication).</p><p> </p><p>We have clearly drifted apart...but it is as if no one wants to fully acknowedge it. When my son got married, she did not attend (although she was invited).</p><p>When major things happen in our lives...there are no phone calls (this goes both ways).</p><p> </p><p>This year, I did not send a Christmas present to her. I did sent a nice card with- a little note. The Christmas present exchange was becoming a burden...no longer enjoyable. At this point...it seems like a nice card/note is more appropriate. A present is too personal and not warranted. </p><p> </p><p>It was hard to do...but it was my way of limiting the relationship. Sometimes I wonder if it was the right thing to do...but overall I am sure it was. The relationship has simply changed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 336791"] I think the best way is just tapering off communication/participation. If it doesn't start to happen naturally, and she asks, then go ahead and say that your life situation has changed and that you are doing different things these days and will not have as much time for chit chat or to do the kinds of things you two once enjoyed together. This pas year, I did not send as many emails to an old friend (tapering communication). We have clearly drifted apart...but it is as if no one wants to fully acknowedge it. When my son got married, she did not attend (although she was invited). When major things happen in our lives...there are no phone calls (this goes both ways). This year, I did not send a Christmas present to her. I did sent a nice card with- a little note. The Christmas present exchange was becoming a burden...no longer enjoyable. At this point...it seems like a nice card/note is more appropriate. A present is too personal and not warranted. It was hard to do...but it was my way of limiting the relationship. Sometimes I wonder if it was the right thing to do...but overall I am sure it was. The relationship has simply changed. [/QUOTE]
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