LittleMissWarhead
Sometimes we just "outgrow" friends. It sucks, but it happens. I've been down that road more times than I really care to count. But I remembered one thing each time,
I HAVE TO BE HONEST WITH ME!!
I am the one who has to live with myself & my choices. I have to take into account my feelings & since I'm married, those of my husband. I had a close family member who was like a sister to me for many, many years. She felt no qualm about belittling my husband. She didn't get that belittling him equaled belittling me, because I choose him to be my life partner. The relationship ended almost 4 years ago & I haven't regretted it. Yes, I've missed her, but I will no keep apologizing for her actions. She knows she treated both of us shabbily & made no attempt to change so I decided my time & effort was better spent elsewhere.
Now in regards to your friends, maybe they are jealous that you are trying to do better for you. For some that causes them to have to look a little more closely at their lives. And that might not be what they want to do. Need to do, perhaps, but not want to. If they are not going to support you in your endeavors, why should be their support? Friends, real friends work together to bring out the best in one another.
Second, I didn't want to bring up age, but that does need to be considered. (I HATE to bring up age, because being the youngest of 7, I often get treated like I don't understand things) Some people as they get older & experience more & more, get out into the work world & other things that go with that, they mature. But then age doesn't not always equal maturity, which is really, really sad. That is their burden to bare & you don't need to put up with it if you find it hinders you in your journeys.
Sounds like you have your head on straight. You may have a bobble or 2 along the way, but don't give up. You will find good people to be a part of your life, it just might take a little time.
REMEMBER THIS: IT IS BETTER TO BE ALONE THAN TO HAVE UNSUPPORTIVE/TOXIC PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE! I learned that one the hard way. This applies to family members as well.
Good luck & don't give up!!