People who are always "too busy

Daniel Kelly57 said:I can't even wrap my head around what that's like. But if one of my close friends went through that, I'd step up like it was happening to me. Empty clichés aren't even an option with real friends. And there's no way I'd let them spiral off into isolation because of the grief. I'd fight to be there. But if I realized my help wasn't making a dent, I'd have to accept defeat and give them space. Not without a fight, though.🍿

I truly understand, and I have nothing but profound respect for people who stay loyal to the end. When someone stands by you through thick and thin, that’s the kind of integrity you just don't see much of these days.
Sometimes in life, you just have to face the hard truth: the ultimate act of love and respect isn't about holding on—it’s about having the strength to let people drift away. It's about realizing that sometimes, the most honorable thing you can do for someone is to stop forcing them to be a part of your world.

Andrew Doyle said:I truly understand, and I have nothing but profound respect for people who stay loyal to the end. When someone stands by you through thick and thin, that’s the kind of integrity you just don't see much of these days.
Sometimes in life, you just have to face the hard truth: the ultimate act of love and respect isn't about holding on—it’s about having the strength to let people drift away. It's about realizing that sometimes, the most honorable thing you can do for someone is to stop forcing them to be a part of your world.

I hope I never have to deal with something like that with my closest friends. But I've seen some pretty heavy situations where people ended up choosing that path. And honestly, even though I get where they're coming from, I've never been a fan of that move. Feels too selfish to me. Sometimes you just have to dig deep and help people stay in the fight.☕

silverhawk9 said:Haha, oh please, let’s not call this jealousy.🤣 I have never once been jealous of guys, let alone the friends of my own friends—not even a little bit. Quite the opposite, actually! I’m simply pointing out how drastic this shift in behavior is. When people are single, they practically live off their social circles; it’s coffee here, lunch there, constant texting... you know the drill. But then they get into a serious relationship and suddenly they act like they don't need anyone else anymore. Look, we don't need to see each other every single day, or even every week, but reaching out once a month, sending a quick text, or grabbing a coffee—that’s just basic maintenance for someone you actually value.

I’ve had seasons where I was absolutely buried—juggling a demanding job while caring for a sick family member, running around in every direction imaginable—and yet, I always made sure to reply kindly to a message. If I couldn't talk right then, I’d just suggest another time. I have never just ignored someone or given them the cold shoulder just because I was "too busy." In my book, that's just not how you treat your friends.

Well, hats off to her... I sign my name to everything she just said.
To add my own experience to the pile... I had this female friend with whom I shared everything and communicated constantly while she was single. Then, suddenly, she has "no time" and it's always some excuse, blah blah blah. Turns out, she found a boyfriend and pushed us aside—and I only figured it out by looking at her WhatsApp profile picture. Of course, she doesn't reach out anymore; all you see are these rotating profile photos that are exclusively of her and her guy!
She clearly thought I didn't even have the app on my phone—and until recently, I didn't. Once I saw it, everything clicked.
The absolute worst part? When she was single, she used to "mock" people who were in relationships and claimed they didn't have time for anyone else.😁
Pure corruption and hypocrisy.