Thanks for making it clearer. I see. You and your lunch friends meet, chit-chat about all kinds of stuff and then, later, the topic is about the Purpose Driven Life. And you still feel that your friends actually care less about your chit-chat? Ok then..if you realize the truth, the TRUTH shall set you free. That means that you don 't need to attend with the intention of loading them down with your stories and such. Meet your friends, socially, enjoy the moment with them at lunch, but instead of wanting to vent or speak up about your life, why not be a good listening ear, and become an encourager. Why not compliment more, allow them to speak about anything without automatically thinking you need to vocalize your little world to them. if they ask your opinion or advice, by all means, please do so. Nobody enjoys a good bore! lol Introduce a topic that they can feel like they could offer up an opinion. Keep the focus off of yourself and see how that changes your attitude.