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To tell my friend what I really think

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covideogme · 19/07/2021 07:20

Was supposed to go somewhere with a friend. Been many times before and it was always her absolute favourite place to go because she had an ex who worked there that she would flirt with. It got a bit irritating and sometimes resulted in me hanging out alone while she went off with him. Usually a fun night out though so, while it was irritating, I'd always enjoy it.

Planned to take another friend for said friend's birthday. Much excitement from the birthday girl as she's never been.

Original date got cancelled due to COVID.

In the meantime - my friend's ex stopped working there.

Now looking to reschedule to go back for the other friend's birthday and suddenly, with the departure of her ex, my friend 'isn't that bothered about going'. Lots of 'oh you ladies go ahead without me, don't worry about my schedule'.

Absolutely seething. We had so many nights there previously, planned meticulously so she could go and flirt with her ex. Where we stood, what time we went and what we did all had to be focussed around her 'accidentally' bumping into him.

Now he's no longer there, she's happy to let down another close friend on her birthday.

So disappointed in her selfishness. I'm so non-confrontational but I may need to say something.

AIBU to tell her she's being selfish, utterly transparent and generally just a crappy friend.

OP posts:
redcarbluecar · 19/07/2021 09:02

She asked if you think it’s ok, which means she’s trying to make it all about your reaction, not her own flakiness. I’d say yeah, I’m disappointed that you can’t come, leave it there and not be quick to invite her to future get togethers. She sounds a bit self centred anyway, leaving you on your own to chat to her ex etc.

Smallkeys · 19/07/2021 09:04

The mistake has already been done by alllowing these nights to be center Ed around d her ex. So don’t mention that it’s gone and never let that happen again . For this one just say well it’s up to you but other friend will be a bit disappointed as it’s her birthday.

She sounds a terrible friend tbh

RampantIvy · 19/07/2021 09:20

She sounds a bit weird if she keeps stalking her ex. Maybe he left so he could avoid her.

queenMab99 · 19/07/2021 09:35

You are BU to be friends with her anyway, she has no decorum! Why would anyone flirt with an ex, it is like eating last weeks breakfasts. If she broke up with him, leave the poor man alone, if he broke up with her, have some dignity. She is grim.

Ponoka7 · 19/07/2021 09:39

I'd be gently honest. She's asked, so answer her.

PieceOfString · 19/07/2021 09:41

If she's asked you if you think it's OK. I'd reply in very non emotional language something like... it is quite clear it no longer suits you to go to this place, Can't imagine why. But don't worry we'll make sure the birthday girl has a great night.

DiscordandRhyme · 19/07/2021 09:59

She sounds like she likes to be the centre of attention.

Let her - by being her own company.

Nanny0gg · 19/07/2021 10:01

@covideogme

Was supposed to go somewhere with a friend. Been many times before and it was always her absolute favourite place to go because she had an ex who worked there that she would flirt with. It got a bit irritating and sometimes resulted in me hanging out alone while she went off with him. Usually a fun night out though so, while it was irritating, I'd always enjoy it.

Planned to take another friend for said friend's birthday. Much excitement from the birthday girl as she's never been.

Original date got cancelled due to COVID.

In the meantime - my friend's ex stopped working there.

Now looking to reschedule to go back for the other friend's birthday and suddenly, with the departure of her ex, my friend 'isn't that bothered about going'. Lots of 'oh you ladies go ahead without me, don't worry about my schedule'.

Absolutely seething. We had so many nights there previously, planned meticulously so she could go and flirt with her ex. Where we stood, what time we went and what we did all had to be focussed around her 'accidentally' bumping into him.

Now he's no longer there, she's happy to let down another close friend on her birthday.

So disappointed in her selfishness. I'm so non-confrontational but I may need to say something.

AIBU to tell her she's being selfish, utterly transparent and generally just a crappy friend.

How old is she? 16?
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