My girlfriends are letting me down

Dear globalcounselor,

I am 65 years old Caribbean woman, divorced. My children are all grown up and I am alone at home. I reach out to my female friends and offer them the comfort of my home and cooking. I bend over backwards to please them and be there for them when they are down and lonely. Recently I had an accident and was house bound for a few months. I’ve been calling some of my so-called friends and have not been getting any replies. I feel so hurt and alone.  How can we women treat each other so badly. They are like fair-weather friends. Once I can cook and they can come and eat. It’s alright but when I need something from them, no body is there.  I am a human being and I have feelings too. I am sad and hurt.

 

Dear sad and alone,

Now you know that these were not your good friends or maybe you expect too much from them.   Friends are there when you are in need especially when you are sick. I think you have to find yourself some new friends. I hope things improve for you my dear.  Not all women are like. Some are just users and it seems like you’ve had some of them.