Ever stop reaching out?

Have you ever stopped reaching out to people just to see what happens? Especially if you were the one to always reach out?

I've done it a few times over the years. A friend of mine posted about it recently and basically said we shouldn't hold it against people if they never reach out.

Here's my counter to that...If I make an effort to be in your life or ask about your life I need some kind of mutual interest returned. I'm not doing all the emotional labor in a friendship or relationship.

I think cutting people off like this sets a clear boundary regarding my needs. I need this kind of boundary for personal reasons. Sometimes people reach out when they notice I've exited their lives and sometimes they don't. I deal with it on a case by case basis.

I definitely reprioritize my relationships each time I do it and that has always worked out for me.