A woman is having to distance herself from a friend who always find a way of getting out of plans once they are arranged. The anonymous woman took to Mumsnet to explain that she has known this group of friends for many years but they have all moved to different parts of the country.
Detailing her frustration, she stated in the post: "Because they all live near each other, I usually travel to them, but it isn't exactly convenient to do so. I do it because I want to see them and they suggest a catch up. Anyway, the last couple of times we've been trying to fix a date for a meet up, I've had to put my foot down a bit with one of them."
The last times they had met up in the group, it had been agreed to meet at a spot that was an hour away on the train for the author of the post, and a journey across the city for the rest of them.
But one friend had raised issues with the meeting spot and felt she could not leave her husband with the kids for too long.
The author explained: "One friend said it was too far and she couldn't leave her husband with the kids too long (we have the same number of kids) so could we meet at a public park across the road from hers?
"We weren't invited to her house because her kids would be there and she wanted to have fun away from them. This doubled my journey time from one hour to two hours, so I said no, I'm not travelling that far to sit on a park bench!"
Further issues have been raised more recently as the group have been attempting to meet up again, and the author invited them to her house.
She explained: "This time, friends wanted to meet up for a night out in their city and I said I genuinely cannot afford a night out just now.
"I said I'd be happy to host them at mine though, which would work out way cheaper if they brought a bottle or something.
"Everyone else said they'd come here for a change to help me out. Then the other friend chips in days later (she always waits till it's arranged, then says no after a couple of days) and says that's impossible till next year but if I'd come to her then she could do a Friday evening."
The woman was less than impressed with this and has said they should wait until next year and feels frustrated by this pattern.
Many have been quick to support the author in response with one saying: "She's a right pain! Why can't she leave her husband looking after his own children."
While another said: "Maybe this particular friend has a controlling husband? It doesn’t stop you continuing with your plans with the rest of your friends though does it?"
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