This is a very generous post. Thank you. I retired, moved cities, got sober, and divorced in the last 7 years. The friends I have made in the last two years are some of my best. At this late stage in my life, now 70, I present myself in a more honest way and have so much grace for those who just aren't a good fit. I no longer bang on in my head about what I need to do to 'make this new friendship bloom.' My contemporaries and I all carry a tonne of baggage at this point and I need the grace of others most days. I have also made a few younger friends and I am grateful for their insights and laughter. Friendship is so important to me and I hope I am a good one💓
So interested in this topic and there's so little written about it! Can't wait to read Bad Friend, congratulations on the release.
Thanks Tamzin, hope you enjoy it!
This is a very generous post. Thank you. I retired, moved cities, got sober, and divorced in the last 7 years. The friends I have made in the last two years are some of my best. At this late stage in my life, now 70, I present myself in a more honest way and have so much grace for those who just aren't a good fit. I no longer bang on in my head about what I need to do to 'make this new friendship bloom.' My contemporaries and I all carry a tonne of baggage at this point and I need the grace of others most days. I have also made a few younger friends and I am grateful for their insights and laughter. Friendship is so important to me and I hope I am a good one💓