At times, I feel as if a clique has formed among my friends. It’s almost impenetrable. When someone new encounters the group, it is usually awkward. They don’t understand the dynamics. They don’t get the jokes. When did we evolve back into this high school phenomenon?

We’re usually fine among many, or if it is a partial group with others. It’s just when it’s the core group and one other… I hang my head in shame.