I have been friends with A for 10 years or so. We have been seeing each other a lot less since we stopped being colleagues and she moved about two hours away (she used to be local) but we do have lots in common and seem to get on really well when we do get up. The thing is, she’s really flaky. Here is our latest WhatsApp exchange. Do you think it’s time to let our friendship go?
Me: I got the new job!
Friend: OMG congratulations! 🎉🎉fantastic news! will call you tomorrow. I want to know about the job and we need to meet!!
Me: thank you, free anytime to tomorrow for a call
Friend: will call between 4 and 5 on my way home from work
me: great!
Friend: have a great celebration this evening, you deserve it!
next day 7pm
Friend: really sorry I ended up having to do a meeting directly after work. Will call tomorrow. What time is best for you?
Me: no worries, after 11 best for me
Next day 11.30
friend: sorry will call 12.30 after a meeting
Me (1.25): that’s fine, I have gone out for the day to celebrate will call you later
Friend: very sorry to keep you waiting!
Me: that’s fine, let’s speak at the weekend
Neither of us called at the weekend.
A is very busy but not busier than me and I manage to call people when I say I will. Does she come across as scatty or deliberately avoiding ?