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Old 12-07-2013, 05:06 PM
 
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There's a couple we had over for a big dinner and several nice lunches. They are always friendly when we see them but they have never invited us back for a meal--although they have had mutual friends over for meals. What do you think of that? Why wouldn't they reciprocate?
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Old 12-07-2013, 05:13 PM
 
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Jealousy issues?
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Old 12-07-2013, 07:07 PM
 
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Don't want to get closer? Only can afford to entertain so much and pick older friends?
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Old 12-07-2013, 07:45 PM
 
Location: RI, MA, VT, WI, IL, CA, IN (that one sucked), KY
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Doesn't like to cook or host dinner parties. (Thought they could take you out I guess)

They may not really be into you.
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Old 12-07-2013, 07:46 PM
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Parents didn't bring them up right.
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Old 12-07-2013, 07:52 PM
 
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Are less formal than you and are afraid they would offend you with their simple menu or casual entertainment style..
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Old 12-07-2013, 07:53 PM
 
Location: Tucson for awhile longer
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Sadly, I find that to be the norm today. If you expect people to reciprocate dinner invitations, you'll wait a very long time. Feeding people is like lending money. Don't do it unless you can afford not to get it back.
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Old 12-07-2013, 07:55 PM
 
Location: southern california
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if u keep inviting over and over with zero reciprocation. u need to examine your motives. if they are ok, then assess how emotionally available they are to you. u deserve love but not everybody is in a position to give it.
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Old 12-07-2013, 08:01 PM
 
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Are less formal than you and are afraid they would offend you with their simple menu or casual entertainment style..
That's my take, based upon the "big dinner" and "nice lunches".
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Old 12-07-2013, 09:22 PM
 
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That's my take, based upon the "big dinner" and "nice lunches".
Agreed!
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