The letter discusses a person's concerns about losing friends as they age, attributing it partly to potential mental health issues among them, as well as possible communication problems. The response suggests that fading friendships are common with age and that abrupt communication can lead to misunderstandings. It emphasizes the importance of checking in with friends and possibly consulting a counselor for guidance. The piece highlights that multiple factors may influence social connections at this stage in life.
This might be a perfect storm of multiple factors. It's possible that some of your friends are experiencing mental health struggles, while others are going through age-appropriate changes in their capacity for social engagement, and you're bearing the brunt of all of it.
It's common for some friendships to fade as folks get older and their priorities shift. However, bigger shifts in personality or energy levels can indicate a problem, like depression or cognitive issues.
Part of this may be a communication issue. You received rather abrupt texts from your retired friend and the friend with the meme. It's hard to read tone or intention over text sometimes.
Itâs a good idea to get an outside eye on how you're coming across and how you're approaching friendship from a loved one or a counselor.
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