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The Pulse of The Pointes

Dear Gabby: I am pretty sure that some of my friends have cooking parties without me. I think that I am invited only some of the time and other times it feels like they all ghost me on a day that I am sure they are together.

What should I do? I don’t want to alienate my friends?

— FOMO in the Farms

Nora Nanny: This sounds like something I would be dealing with for a middle school-aged child. Find some new friends who make you happy not suspicious. Drama is only good for school plays and Netflix.

13 year old: Maybe your cooking technique is bad and they are looking for someone else.

Dedicated Dad: This is something that a guy wouldn’t understand, because generally men don’t care if they aren’t invited and we really don’t even “invite” people other than a casual text here and there.

Stay off social media and give them another chance before you stir up any drama. 

Gabby: Dear FOMO, feeling left out is an empty and terrible feeling.

Friendships are sometimes difficult to navigate, but is there one of these friends you feel comfortable enough to approach about it?  That would be my advice.

And if not, maybe try hosting the next cooking club and see how that goes.

Sometimes a little effort goes a long way.  And sometimes it doesn’t -— if they act cold or make you feel bad, it’s time to find some new cooks for your kitchen.

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