If you have read my thread, you will notice a trend in these friendships, firstly my wife tried to be buddies with her daughter and niece, 14 and 17 respectivley - They wanted a mother and Auntie, not more friends. She then moved on to the 20 somethings, then the 30 somethings, at least now her friends (more associates) are her own age.

She, like my wife are trying to grow up again.