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1. I find that it's easiest to suggest a time -

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 10:52 AM

Mar 21

once that is agreed on, then someone picks a spot. A good question is "is there someplace new we can try out?" or "is there any type of food you avoid?". If it's left to me I just pick one of my favorite places, while making sure it doesn't conflict w/allergies etc. I'm starting to do this more now that my kids are out of the house & they really are just adult play dates so set them up the same way!

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How to meet up with friends [View all] Marthe48 Mar 21 OP

I find that it's easiest to suggest a time - TBF Mar 21 #1

I don't know, Marthe True Dough Mar 21 #2

Enmeshment from childhood creates weak or nonexistent boundaries bucolic_frolic Mar 21 #3

I knew some of the irresolution is role-modelling Marthe48 Mar 21 #4

I am indecisive all the time. I understand. /nt bucolic_frolic Mar 21 #5

to meet friends: ret5hd Mar 21 #6

"I picked last time, your turn." quaint Mar 21 #7

My lunch group actually likes when I do the suggesting of where to go....I usually just say where a kennedy Mar 21 #8