Posted by Lini on July 7, 2002, at 14:04:48
In reply to Between a rock and a hard place..., posted by Penny on July 7, 2002, at 11:32:21
It is hard to be everything to everybody, if not impossible. I guess you have to decide which situation will cause more problems for you in the long run if you miss it. (Is it easier to make up with your friend *or* be seen as not doing something you're maybe suppossed to do at work?). You are right about not internalizing it, but I do understand that you would feel guilty, and I don't think it is necessarily a bad thing to want to be there for two people at the same time, it's just impossible is all! :)
Can you spend time the next day after surgery with your friend? Good friendships are usually able to weather alot, and you'd be surprised how far flowers, chicken soup and a foot massage can get you!
It's just one of those things that life throws your way to see how you handle it. I am sure that you'll be great, whichever you choose.
-L
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