An old friend called me out of the blue today and I wasn't really sure how to react.

We all have these friends - you know, the ones that you make an effort to keep in touch with but feel like you are doing all the work?

Well, about 10 months ago, I finally stopped the effort and today I hear from her again. Not a big deal I suppose, except that the conversation with her after such a long absence seemed quite strained. She seemed to disregard the time span and the amount of changes that have taken place in our lives.

We are very different people now but I don't think this is much of a factor for her. Is it strange for it to be a factor for me?

Obviously, I am hurt by the lack of friendship reciprocation. The apology was hard to accept.