Hi Mango,

It will never be the same, I’m afraid. And it shouldn’t be this hard. The pandemic just makes it worse, and the introverts get to be hermits. But it’s the extroverts who suffer! This is also so typical. After high school people just shoot off in different trajectories and seldom look back. That’s why they created high school reunions.

I think it’s harder because it sounds like everyone is in the same area so there is really no excuse.

My rule of thumb is after three failed attempts or cancellations give it up. Then perhaps next year throw a party, send invites, and if they come, they come.

Best,

Inky