So petty of me in the great scheme of things but....

Don’t sound like very nice friends.

I can’t believe anyone would do that to you. Turn your back on them and enjoy life with your other friends.

Yes, LRavenscroft, life's too short. They are disappointing and not very nice friends, so let them go.

I agree, L. My advice is; don't bother with these thoughtless people & simply focus on your REAL friends. Some years ago I made a similar decision (about one totally self-centred friend) & I've never regretted it. As you say, life is too short.

Could it be that the other two had paid for that friend previously and the friend owed them?
If so, it would have been polite to explain.
If not, it was mean and very rude.
Either way I’d try to forget about it and continue to enjoy your real friends.

Life is too short Ravenscroft so enjoy the company of real friends.

I'd have been upset too

They are not real friends at all, are they. And I don't blame you for being hurt.

Not petty - your "friend" was insulting and out of order. Of course it upset you.

They are not friends. Why waste your time when you could be doing something you enjoy!!

Ugh! How mean and rude.

Who organised the meet-up?

Madgran77

They are not friends. Why waste your time when you could be doing something you enjoy!!

Absolutely agree with Madgran

Yes, very rude and cruel too. I don’t think you’re being petty. Time to move on with your other friends.

Sounds as though there was parity and presidence amongst the other three at the table. Fair enough. But the one paying didn’t explain and so you felt awkward and excluded from ‘the group’. Understandably so.

Some people just have no self awareness. I don’t even know why I’m surprised any more by some people’s crass behaviour. It beggars belief at times.

You’re well out of it OP.

They are not friends. I would rather be on my own than feel excluded.

Nasty,nasty thing to do and I would not be forgiving it… I would cut all ties with her straight away but that’s me..

Very sorry to hear, but not surprised you came away feeling upset. Don't make a rash decision, and take a few days to consider your options. Perhaps organise something on your own terms next time and leaving the one out?!?

Nothing petty at all, downright rude and you’re well out of it.

With friends like that, who needs enemies. You’re well rid of them.

Lots of people are like this. I joined a bridge 4 and one lady left me out of all the conversations by talking about people I didn't know and events the other 2,who were her old friends,had attended.She made no effort to get to know me.

I'd certainly take the hint.

kircubbin2000

Lots of people are like this. I joined a bridge 4 and one lady left me out of all the conversations by talking about people I didn't know and events the other 2,who were her old friends,had attended.She made no effort to get to know me.

But the OP says they were old friends, so this is quite different. I agree they are not worth keeping, OP.

How strange!
Keep to your delightful friends and forget these others. Life’s too short.