@Sage04 Good morning! The thing is, I don't see the mutual friend ever unless the three of us are together. There's no communication between me and the mutual friend outside of our Girls Night Dinners that are, at this point, probably only twice a year.
But I texted my friend yesterday, and we are supposed to have lunch next Thursday. I'll be able to gauge what the situation is then. If it's not the same, I'll have to accept it for what it is.
I REALLY APPRECIATE EVERYONE OFFERING THEIR THOUGHTS ON THIS. Thank you for taking the time to reply. ;-)