Dear Dr. June: One of my friends asked me to go to a concert with her. We’re not that close but will go out every once in a while. When she asked about the concert, I told her I couldn’t make it. My best friend and I had plans and would be at the same concert. She ended up coming with some other people.
When she and my best friend ran into each other, she had an attitude and didn’t know what was up with me. We think she wanted us to invite her to come be with us. My best friend calmed her down and now they are friends. They talk and go to lunch together. My boyfriend and I think it’s weird but guess she needs a friend and my best friend filled that void.
Now she wants the three of us to go out together but I decided not to go. Am I wrong? Signed, P.W.
Dear P.W.: Some connections and friendships are closer than others. Obviously, you don’t consider this person a true friendship connection and she may be looking for that. I think your best friend recognizes she could use a friend. Your best friend was helpful when she needed to control her attitude and may be able to see something in her you don’t see.
Regardless, you can’t force a friendship. If you are not connecting, then it will be more of a task than an actual friendship. While you are not wrong for choosing not to go, there is the option to go and see if you enjoy yourself. If not, then you’ll know not to go next time. You have to do what makes you comfortable and giving it a try will ultimately let you know your comfort level.
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