My Relationship Pushed Me Away from Everyone I Care About
Dear Abby,
I used to have a close group of buddies that I hung out with all the time. We’d play video games, go to movies, hit up concerts, or just hang out and talk about anything. They were my support system, and I really enjoyed spending time with them.
A while back, I met a woman and we started dating. At first, things were great, but over time, she became very controlling. She would get angry if I wanted to go out with my friends or even just call them to talk. Slowly, I stopped reaching out to them because I didn’t want to deal with the conflict. This behavior extended to my family too, she would get upset if I spent time with them, and eventually, I limited contact there as well.
Now, after some time, things between us have changed. We’ve started to not get along, and I realize how much I’ve missed my friends. I want to reconnect with them, but I’m unsure how to do it after being out of touch for so long. How can I rebuild those relationships without making things awkward?
—LonelyNoMore23, Ohio
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