I have two friends who are twins, Lia and Mia. We’re in different colleges now, and I understand they have jobs, new friends, and their own lives. What hurts is that they barely respond to me and usually only call when they need something or are bored. Lia once asked to hang out, and I agreed, giving her the day and time. She ghosted me, so I ended up going to the mall alone. Later, she accidentally mentioned she had plans with someone else, but those plans canceled and by then it was “too late” to confirm with me. I felt like a backup plan. Mia only came because she was bored and I was driving, and she barely talked the whole time. Now I’m starting to stop calling them because I’m tired of feeling like I’m chasing them. They also constantly point out that I don’t have a job, call me lazy or a quitter, and criticize my weight and appearance. I’m already struggling with finding work, figuring out college, and dealing with a skin issue.