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Saying no vs. maintaining friendships 2017-09-12 12:47:58 Post No. 18713624
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I blew off my best friend tonight while he was in town because my weekend was crazy and my work day has me exhausted. I keep struggling between going out with friends or coming home and feeling more rested for work.
I know if I keep turning people down, I'm doomed to lose all of my friends, but if I keep going out 5-6 days a week, I'm going to run out of steam at work.
What balance do most people strike for going out and doing things?
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>>18713624
You either need fewer friends, or friends that are less needy/demanding of your time. You're an adult, they will understand you've got other things going on besides your social life. You can say "no" sometimes.
If they make a big fuss about it and act like it's all about them, they're self-centered, and you can allow the friendship to drift apart just by doing what's right for you.
I keep a tight circle of friends but we don't usually "go out" more than twice a month anymore. We've got jobs and relationships, this is just how this shit works
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>>18713632
Well, I'm trying to maintain as many friendships as possible with my old groups of people because I don't plan on getting into a relationship.
The last thing I want to do is get to the point where I CAN'T find anything to do. But I'm also aware I don't have the energy I used to.
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