I (27M) have been friends with this group for about 5 years. We have been friends since college, so they have been around through thick and thin. Everyone in the group is currently dating someone, and when we hang out with the group I would be mostly third-wheeling (but it never really bothered me before).
Whether it could be loneliness or me overthinking things, I feel like I am drifting away from them. I still value their relationship much, but I’m unsure on how to approach them with these thoughts.
How do you think I should let my friends know about these thoughts?
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TL;DR Growing apart from friends, but unsure how to let them know without coming off as jealous.
Thanks.
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Friendships ebb and flow. If this group is cooling, give it time, it’ll probably warm up again soon. This is a good time to develop friendships elsewhere so you’re not relying on getting all of your emotional needs met from one place. Invest in your hobbies and/or join meetup groups.