Feeling Guilty
So, one of my close friends invited me to her birthday dinner, and I really wanted to go, but I had to cancel at the last minute. I’ve just been so exhausted and dealing with a lot of nausea lately, and the thought of being out for hours made me feel even more drained.
When I told her, she was really disappointed and said she felt like I was pulling away from her, especially since she’s been so supportive through the pregnancy. I totally get where she’s coming from, but I just couldn’t bring myself to go.
Now, I’m feeling torn. Should I have sucked it up and gone?
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Could you maybe arrange just something for you two? I don't think you were wrong to not go, I think just try and mark the occasion in a different way
@Sophie That sounds like a good idea. Thank you x
@Kerry Brilliant x
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I don't think it's unreasonable of you not to go, although if you've been exhausted and nauseous for a while then possibly you could have realised sooner that you weren't up to going and given her a bit more notice. Can you offer to take her out to lunch to celebrate together once you're feeling better, so that she knows it's not about you pulling away?