Hi All,
I am a happily married 32F. My friends in the city don’t like my spouse as much and it has impacted our social life alot. I used to be a part of all social activities with my friends (before marriage) and it has reduced drastically since we are living together. My spouse tried to work it out with them and be acceptable but their nature is very different so it did not click much with them.
I don' want to, but it bothers me a bit when I see them hanging out and leaving us out of the scene.

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Can’t you hang out with your friends without your spouse? Some independence is good!

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May be cultural differences. And it shouldn’t bother you what other thinks of you, you are in your 30s, change your circle unless you still want to give your ego a sorority message!

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In 40s, your friends will be in their homes as well

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You're getting to the age when you stop hanging out with your friends and start focussing on family anyway. Happens to many people as you can't be going out partying every weekend in your mid 30s.

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Imo keeping friendship with your friends (who are not the party kind) is important. Nothing lasts forever - you can get divorced, or your spouse dies. When these things happen, people wonder why it’s so difficult to be friends again with your friends just like before. Every relationship is an investment, don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

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