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to wish my friend would prioritise me

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snowpigeongrey · 27/08/2015 21:14

My friend has just come back from a few weeks away with her BF and parents/siblings. She arrived the day before a big celebratory work event/award ceremony to which most people bring their spouses and families

I went to this work event to support her - in fairness I do work at the same company but my reason for going was mainly due to her - and planned to go out with all our colleagues at the end. She phoned a few days previously to make arrangements for this evening out and seemed very excited. She is one of my closest friends and due to her time away I hadnt seen her for ages so this was our first time to catch up, I was very excited too

Anyway she got in a few hours after contact after the award ceremoney and abruptly said she couldnt go out as she wanted to spend time with the relatives she was with and was tired. No apologies. AIBU to be annoyed and wish she would prioritise me? She has asked to do something over the next few days but I have a life too. I sometimes think she feels things are all about her. This isnt the first time she has abruptly changed plans and expected me just to slot in with things

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pillowaddict · 28/08/2015 08:39

Sorry I missed this last night - I'd maybe just use those words. Tell her that you're really disappointed she missed such a fantastic night out as you'd planned to go together, and you feel like the end of this chapter needs marking. If she's a good friend she'll agree and you can make a plan together about how to do this. I usually hide behind humour so might joke about how it feels she's abandoning you (making it clear it is a joke!) And explaining you'll miss her so could you do something special just the two of you? It's a fine line between appreciative of the friendship and clingy but I'm sure you can manage it if you know her very well!

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