I didn’t want to argue or ruin the evening, so I kept my tone warm and calm. Instead of getting upset, I chose to see it as an opportunity to set a healthy boundary — without hurting our friendship.
We talked for a while, and she admitted she hadn’t really listened when I explained my situation earlier.
To lighten the moment, I smiled and joked, “Next time, let’s just go for tacos!”
She laughed, clearly relieved, and agreed right away.
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