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To be annoyed by being dropped by “friend” 2 weeks in a row

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Velvetrevolution · 07/06/2025 20:40

My friend invited me round last week, but cancelled the day before because she was cleaning her cupboards. Fair enough. This week, she invited me over for a casual drink as she had some friends over. I texted to confirm in the morning, and bought Prosecco and a nice gift for her other friend (that I’ve met a few times) who has been unwell. Only not to have heard from her (she said she’d message me later about times). I take it she can’t be bothered. WWYD?

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WestwardHo1 · 07/06/2025 20:42

My friend invited me round last week, but cancelled the day before because she was cleaning her cupboards. Fair enough.

Surely you don't actually feel that's fair enough?

BakelikeBertha · 07/06/2025 20:45

I would ask her if she realises how rude it is to invite someone to do something, and then cancel them in favour of 'cleaning cupboards'. I would also say that I don't appreciate being expected to hang around, wasting my time waiting for timings, that are not forthcoming, and then ask her if she has a problem of some sort. If she says no, she's just disorganised or whatever, then I'd probably let the friendship drift, as she's clearly not that into it.

sandrapinchedmysandwich · 07/06/2025 20:48

Fuck that op. She is telling you exactly where you are in her list of priorities. I would have given her a second chance just in case she is socially awkward the first time but after the second time it would be a firm no from me. You should be around people who make you feel wanted and loved. This friend is not it

icelolly12 · 07/06/2025 20:55

And this is a friend?!

Don't be a doormat.

IReallyLoveItHere · 07/06/2025 20:56

God no, dump her. You're worth more than this.

4kids3pets · 07/06/2025 20:56

Erm if I was invited to a friend only choosing to then clean cupboards I wouldn't be back. Lamest excuse I've ever heard lol

whitewineandsun · 07/06/2025 20:57

My friend invited me round last week, but cancelled the day before because she was cleaning her cupboards. Fair enough.

It's not fair enough. That's a totally crap thing to do. Please think more of yourself than to accept this.

LaaLaaLady · 07/06/2025 21:13

Put her in the bin

Velvetrevolution · 07/06/2025 21:15

At least she cancelled the first time. Today she’s just left me hanging all day after making a definite arrangement. I’ll maybe message to remind her, even though she’s obviously just dumped me by this time.

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Cosycover · 07/06/2025 22:25

I would send her a message calling her out on it. She has been extremely rude. I wonder if the other friend is there just now and she just didn't want you to go.

BernardButlersBra · 07/06/2025 23:21

Cleaning out her cupboards 🤣🤣🤣. She's either a shit liar or super boring lm afraid

healthybychristmas · 08/06/2025 00:58

I wouldn't message her at all but certainly next time she messaged me I would let her have it with both barrels!

IfIDid · 08/06/2025 01:07

There are clearly no consequences to cancelling on you if you think ‘I’m cleaning my cupboards’ is an adequate excuse.

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