People Fall Off the Face of the Earth/I Hate Relationships

People fall off the face of the earth when they get into relationships. I can always sense when one of my associates/acquaintances/friends starts seeing someone romantically. They stopped calling, emailing, accepting invites to hang out, and so on. Although, I am happy for them, it sucks for me. I hate when people do that. I understand the need for them to cultivate a new interest in someone potentially "special" but can human beings ever have balance?

Here is an excerpt of an email I recieved today. One of my male friends had fallen from the face of the earth and I internally guessed that he must be seeing someone. To my surprise I receive 2 phone calls from him in two days. I finally send him an email just to say what's up and let him know that he had been blowing me off lately. Here is his response:

"Yea, I would like to catch up soon..Honestly, I'm in a new relationship and trying to spend as much time with her as possible these days. I still hang out, but I've stopped chillin with a number of females because I just have to purpose hangin with anymore...I don't wanna be the friend who drops everyone when they are in a relationship. So, I'm glad you are doing well. Talk to you soon. "

I hate relationships because you loose your friends.