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What would you do? Major Dilemma

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BadMother2014 · 15/08/2014 17:02

I offered my friend some money towards her IVF before we recently had a falling out. It is a pretty major one... she basically is completely self absorbed since TTC for the last three years and I have been so understanding along the way. I had a miscarriage and my partner was diagnosed with cancer.. when I finally needed her to care she didnt and I told her so. Her response was rude and completely immature. (there is more to story.. I had a miscarriage and she failed IVF in same week. Her main excuse for not contacting me was because of the failed IVF. That is fine but I was there for her even though I had a miscarriage a couple of days before. Her response was Whatever... )
Although I am mad with her, she has been my best friend for 10 years and I feel like I am still a woman of my word. We havent spoken since the fall out and I have no intention of doing so until she apologises properly.
Do I still send her money? I feel I want too but I don't want it to be viewed as me backing down from her behaviour. What would you do?

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BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 16/08/2014 01:03

From the way you describe your feelings I think you are more likely to regret not giving her the money than giving it, regardless of what happens to your friendship.

You do sound like a very lovely friend, do be good to yourself. SmileFlowers

Sorry for your sad loss.

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kaykayblue · 16/08/2014 12:08

I don't see why you would want to reward her - literally - for being such a terrible friend.

You might love her, but she certainly doesn't love you. She has been ttc for a long time, so she - more than ANYONE - should appreciate how painful a miscarriage is.

And for her to just say "whatever" to that is unforgivable.

Save your love (not to mention your money) for someone who appreciates you as much as you do them.

This woman isn't your blood. If she was your sister then I might have said yes go ahead.

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Handsupbabyhandsup · 16/08/2014 12:13

No don't give her the money. If the relationship turns out to be over you will regret giving her the money - not straightaway but you will.

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BadMother2014 · 16/08/2014 12:24

@heyday i have always been the one to reach out and mend things. I think its about time she pulled her finger out. I am completely fed up with her even though i still love her dearly

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