Planning an event can be tricky for busy adults. Even just finding time to hang out together can feel nearly impossible, but that didn’t stop Erich Wolters from trying to get his group of friends together. It was a last-minute thing after realizing he would have the whole day to himself. No one showed.

Putting yourself out there can feel vulnerable. No one showing up after you’ve been vulnerable can be devastating. This could have easily resulted in hurt feelings and a refusal to invite these same friends to future events. Instead, Wolters led with understanding. He explains what happened in a post on LinkedIn.

“No one showed up to my pool party. Threw out a bunch of invites. Kinda last minute. But figured at least one or two would show. Girls were out of town at a horse show. Thought this could be my “hall pass” moment. Nope. Had the pool to myself,” Wolters writes. “Even cleaned up the house in case........

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