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to be annoyed about friends lack of communication re: holiday

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Foliageeverywhere122 · 09/08/2021 15:28

So I have a DF from childhood, let's say Amanda. She has a bit of a history of being a tad selfish, often not replying and getting in contact when it suits her. She's lived abroad for the past 6 years.

A couple of times this year she's messaged to suggest various holidays that she's come up with (that suit her), I've always said it'll need to be closer to the time as obviously travel is difficult for everyone right now.

Fast forward to now and she's in Europe for 6 weeks. I always said I'd definitely join her but would need to be 2 weeks post double vaxxed (and gave her dates) and ideally somewhere on our green list. She said no problem and we could sort out a location.

The dates have come and gone, and looking at my SM realised I'd messaged her a couple things on FB a while back, no reply. I'd whatsapped about a separate thing, and then last week sent more whatsapps with the details about green list places and possibilities and dates saying let me know what you think. No reply.

This is annoying in itself but on her SM it's clear she's met another female traveller, with a shared hobby, and they're both having a whale of a time posting stories about their trips and nights out. So clearly this is why she's not bothering to reply.

Am I being really grumpy to just not bother pursuing this anymore? I'm sure she'll get in touch once the new friend is gone but it'll be too late as I need to book time off work etc.

Do tell me if I'm being a mardy cow though Grin We're both 30 if at all relevant!

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LagneyandCasey · 09/08/2021 15:39

She's obviously free to meet up with others if you are having trouble making plans, but by not replying and leaving you wondering what's happening she's proved herself unreliable and rude. I would give up and find someone else to travel with.

Foliageeverywhere122 · 09/08/2021 15:45

Yes @LagneyandCasey exactly!!

It's just the reply I want, she knew I'd be free to leave from the 2nd and that I was keen to book as soon as the green list came out before everything gets really expensive (or just changes!)

Even a message to say she'll be busy with new friend until X date and free after that would be good as I'd make plans, but I know her and she'll resurface asking me to come out when it's too late to organise. Grr.

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Foliageeverywhere122 · 09/08/2021 20:14

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Cyberworrier · 09/08/2021 20:19

I’d message her a deadline, saying you will need to make arrangements within the next 48 hours or it won’t be possible. If she doesn’t reply, you're well within your rights to be annoyed!

Barnybrown · 10/08/2021 08:21

Why don’t you ring her?

nancydroo · 10/08/2021 08:27

Sounds like she lives in the 'now' and wants the freedom to go go go. Like you say she'll come back to you still wanting to progress a holiday with you. If she's going all these trips she that might be the reason she's not getting your messages or the type of person who doesn't respond whilst on holiday. Loads of people like that about.
YANBU to be fed up with her though, as you had dates and expectations and but for the fact she contacted you, you might have made your own arrangements.

RealBecca · 10/08/2021 08:45

I would guess she just wanted to get on with it and book something or saw a deal that didnt suit your dates and booked - which she is free to do. If shes met someone and having a good time then good for her.

I understand youre hurt and jealous but i dont think shes really done anything wrong.

Why not bool something to suit you and see if she wants to join? You'll habe a blast doing things solo on your own terms. Maybe do a long weekend or something to try it?

Foliageeverywhere122 · 10/08/2021 12:54

@RealBecca

I would guess she just wanted to get on with it and book something or saw a deal that didnt suit your dates and booked - which she is free to do. If shes met someone and having a good time then good for her.

I understand youre hurt and jealous but i dont think shes really done anything wrong.

Why not bool something to suit you and see if she wants to join? You'll habe a blast doing things solo on your own terms. Maybe do a long weekend or something to try it?

Thanks for the reply @RealBecca - so she's away for 6 weeks and the plan was I'd fly out and join her (sadly cannot afford a 6 week break haha). She wasn't ever waiting on me to book a holiday or anything like that.

Of course if she's doing other stuff and doesn't want me to join her anymore that's fine, it's the lack of reply that's really annoying me.

It's not essential for me to go and is honestly quite a stressful time with work, but she was really wanting me to come out less than 4 weeks ago, which is why I started to plan!

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Foliageeverywhere122 · 10/08/2021 12:56

Yes @Cyberworrier and @Barnybrown that's solid advice, in normal situations I'd be proactive and just give them a call, but I've got myself into an annoyed state of mind and now cba with the holiday at all Grin

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