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Generosityand reciprocity are core parts of friendship.
Being truefriendswith someone means understanding the need for a healthy give-and-take dynamic.
You naturally want to do nice things for each other without attaching any strings.
The OP promised to pay for their friends birthday dinner.
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Food is what connects people and deepens relationships, no matter their culture.
So to entirely exclude someone from being able to eat sends a very clear and unfriendly message.
And, truth be told, theres no such thing as a perfect friend.
Everyone has their flaws, just like they have their upsides.
Even though friendships should not be tossed aside lightly, its vital that were honest about where we stand.
We can also broach the problem head-on and talk to our pals about how their behavior affects us.
Its possible that theyre not aware of this.
Or… they might simply not value our friendship as much as we do.
Someone might be our BFF, but were only a tertiary buddy to them.
Yes, this fact might hurt.
But its better to embrace thebitter truththan to live surrounded by cozy illusions.
Alternatively, you may need to enforce healthier boundaries with these people.
Authentic friendship isnt just about supporting one another, though.
It also means telling the truth and being honest when the other person steps out of line.
Heres the advice they gave them on handling the delicate situation
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