Friends?

Recently I heard from an old friend. They said they were coming to see me. Since they live a considerable distance, they wanted to know if they could stay here with us for a week.

I was thrilled! I hadn’t seen this person in a few years and I have missed them a lot. So, naturally I was excited.

Here I am, a mere four days from their arrival date and I sent an email asking about the final arrival plans.

That’s when I learned that this person, 1. has no plane ticket, (and worst of all, never did) 2. has no firm plan to arrive in four days, and 3. lied to me about this made up vacation, which hurt most of all.

My feelings were really hurt. Right now a visit from this person would have picked up my spirits! However, I have decided that in the future, if this person would like to come, they will need to prove to me that they are actually coming.

Why do people do stuff like this? I never would. If I ask to come to someone’s house to visit, I would never just not show up or if my plans changed, not let them know.

I guess in some ways it’s better. I’m still recovering, and I would find it hard to have a guest. Still, it would have been great, and perhaps helped me to feel better.

10 thoughts on “Friends?”

  1. Wow, that’s weird and very rude! Like you say though-probably for the best since you are still recovering from surgery.

  2. What is that for a crazy person ?? That’s not normal at all ! Inviting herself and then don’t show up ?? Crazy ! I wouldn’t let this person in my house again ! Actually I wouldn’t even want to hear from her again !

  3. So Sorry that someone could be so thoughtless. I don’t get it! Love YOU, Mel

  6. Wow, that is very rude. I am sorry that she blew you off like that. I wonder what some people are thinking!

  8. Qualifies as acquaintance, not friend, in my book. Keep that lovely chin up, get well and enjoy your life. Rude is putting it mildly!

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