Hi crystalminds,

When I read this I admit I balked at the “hour away”.

What will happen is you will have a seasonal get together at your place with your old friends because: hour away.

When/if your friends have children one day it will only get worse.

Them getting together without you could be their unconscious way of saying goodbye.

You will want to find friends in the new town where you’ll live. Neighbors, work, place of worship, rec center, clubs.

Good Luck!

Inky