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Offending an old friend - AIBU?

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Beautful Fri 22-Jul-22 12:42:21

Your life ... you have tried can't do any more ... enjoy yourself ... her loss ... wait until & if she contacts you .... harsh I know ... now ... go out enjoy yourself with your other friends

dragonfly46 Fri 22-Jul-22 12:37:18

I quite understand that you would arrange to see groups of people first as this often takes some coordinating whereas a single person can more easily arrange a meet I would have thought.
Leave it up to her. If she wants to see you she will get back to you.

Davida1968 Fri 22-Jul-22 12:30:15

I agree with Grandmabatty. Except that I'd offer a couple of dates & then just leave it at that. If your friend can't make either then I'd give up trying; IMO life is too short to keep making an effort with "friends" like this.

Elizabeth27 Fri 22-Jul-22 12:18:16

If you see also thinks of you as a very close friend then I can see why she is miffed that you didn’t make arrangements to see her first and fit the others around it. I don't think she is a very close friend.

Nannagarra Fri 22-Jul-22 12:18:01

Is she offended because you planned in advance to meet others but only contacted her when you arrived? Does she interpret this as an indication you value her less?
GMB’s suggestion to offer two dates and then give her the opportunity to arrange a time is worth pursuing imo.

dragonfly46 Fri 22-Jul-22 12:16:15

I had this when I used to return to Holland. One friend made me feel guilty if I didn’t prioritise her on my visits. She has since died and to be honest it has made things easier.
I just used to ignore her sulks.

Grandmabatty Fri 22-Jul-22 12:10:28

I think you've done as much as you can to keep the relationship going. If you still want to see her, offer her a choice of two dates which pins her down. If she says neither suits then ask when would suit. If she doesn't reply, I would leave it in her hands.

Nanamar Fri 22-Jul-22 12:07:36

I moved across country nine months ago and have now returned to my old home for a two week visit to see friends and family. Since some of the folks I want to see are “groups,” we made plans well in advance to coordinate calendars. Upon my arrival I texted my very close friend (who was very distressed by my move) that I already have plans for certain dates and asked when she and I can get together. She is apparently offended and replied by text, “Don’t know.” I’ve posted about her before - she’s very dramatic, can be over sensitive, and all around a lot of work. I’ve maintained the relationship as best as I can but I’m pretty fed up with her at this point. Of course I’m sorry that she is offended but I’m inclined to not go chasing after her and let the ball remain in her court. AIBU?