Thinking bout this a lot recently. Had a few different friend groups that I used to see damn near every weekend, and there was one friend in particular that went through a rough spot with a DV situation and I tried to be there for her. Then life got crazy as I took on more responsibilities at work and started getting serious about MMA, plus i got into a relationship that obviously warranted much of my attention. Some of those folks I ain't talked to in over a year now.
Fast forward to today and my relationship ended, so my days are pretty much working and hitting the gym. I still see some folks on the weekends including another friend who recently lost her child, but I think back to those folks who probably feel like I don't like them no more. I especially think about the woman who got outta the DV house, how it must feel like I abandoned her. None of them will want to hear from me after all this time.
Helping this friend who's daughter passed until she's on her feet, then I'm done with the whole friendship game. Clearly I ain't cut out for it.
TL;DR: lost touch with friends and can't get them back.