Friendship Fades Fast After Funeral Date Change
A North Carolina woman's life took a dramatic turn after she asked her long-time friend Mylene to dog-sit her pet while she was away for a funeral. The two had been friends for many years, with Mylene often reciprocating favors like babysitting and lending a helping hand during difficult times.
However, when the funeral date changed, Mylene suddenly found herself uninterested in caring for the dog. "I have to work," she said, despite knowing that her own pet stays at home while working, implying that there was no real issue with taking care of an additional dog. When the woman pointed out all the times she had helped Mylene, her friend remained unapologetic and even sent emojis instead of offering a genuine explanation or apology.
Abby's advice is blunt: it seems that doing favors for others without expecting anything in return can sometimes backfire. By not setting clear boundaries or expectations, people may feel taken advantage of. In this case, the woman should consider finding another dog-sitter immediately and move on from a friendship that has turned sour.
In contrast, another reader is seeking advice on how to deal with her 10-year-old granddaughter's behavioral issues at home. The grandmother describes her daughter as a nightmare to be around, constantly lying, cheating, stealing, and being rude. The solution offered by Abby is more severe: the family should consider consulting a child psychologist to help address these serious behavioral problems before they spiral out of control.
In both cases, it's clear that some friendships may not withstand even the smallest cracks, while others require more effort and understanding to maintain.
A North Carolina woman's life took a dramatic turn after she asked her long-time friend Mylene to dog-sit her pet while she was away for a funeral. The two had been friends for many years, with Mylene often reciprocating favors like babysitting and lending a helping hand during difficult times.
However, when the funeral date changed, Mylene suddenly found herself uninterested in caring for the dog. "I have to work," she said, despite knowing that her own pet stays at home while working, implying that there was no real issue with taking care of an additional dog. When the woman pointed out all the times she had helped Mylene, her friend remained unapologetic and even sent emojis instead of offering a genuine explanation or apology.
Abby's advice is blunt: it seems that doing favors for others without expecting anything in return can sometimes backfire. By not setting clear boundaries or expectations, people may feel taken advantage of. In this case, the woman should consider finding another dog-sitter immediately and move on from a friendship that has turned sour.
In contrast, another reader is seeking advice on how to deal with her 10-year-old granddaughter's behavioral issues at home. The grandmother describes her daughter as a nightmare to be around, constantly lying, cheating, stealing, and being rude. The solution offered by Abby is more severe: the family should consider consulting a child psychologist to help address these serious behavioral problems before they spiral out of control.
In both cases, it's clear that some friendships may not withstand even the smallest cracks, while others require more effort and understanding to maintain.
I feel so bad for Abby! She was counting on her friend Mylene to take care of her dog, and Mylene just blew her off like that 
No wonder their friendship is fading fast 
Setting boundaries and communicating clearly is key in any relationship. It's not asking too much to expect someone to return the favor or show some empathy when things don't go as planned 
And yeah, those behavioral issues with her granddaughter sound super tough 
Getting professional help would be a great first step 
it's all about setting boundaries & expectations, right? You gotta communicate how you're feeling if someone's not living up to their promises 
. And honestly, it's not like Mylene was doing her any favors by dog-sitting without expecting anything in return 
. Maybe Abby needs to reevaluate the friendship and focus on finding a new, reliable dog-sitter ASAP 
#FriendshipFail #BoundarySettingMatters #DogSittingDrama
I mean, come on... changing a funeral date is a pretty big deal, you'd think your friend would be able to make an exception for one dog-sitting gig 
Like, what's good with that? It's all about setting boundaries and communicating expectations, fam 
. Maybe this is a sign for our friend to reevaluate the friendship and find someone who'll actually show up when needed 
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That sounds super stressful for the grandma. I'm no expert, but consulting a child psychologist makes total sense, right? It's like, they can help identify what's going on and develop strategies to deal with it 
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, it's time to reevaluate the friendship for real 
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. Guess that's what happens when you only show up when it's convenient 
! I'm not surprised Mylene turned on her friend like that, though. I've seen people ghost friends after a minor disagreement before, but a funeral? That's just low 
. That sounds like super tough stuff to deal with. I think Abby is right on point about seeking help from a child psychologist – kids can act out when they're struggling, and it's not uncommon.
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. I mean, 10 years old is way too young for that level of behavior... gotta get some professional help ASAP 
. That's why having a good support system (and maybe even therapy) can make all the difference 
. it's like, if you're gonna ask someone for a favor, you gotta return the favor somehow 
. anyway, i'm more worried about those behavioral issues with the grandma 
... 10 years old and already being a bit of a wild card 
. And honestly, I think Abby is kinda harsh but not wrong at all 
. We should all set boundaries and expect some reciprocation in friendships, you know? 
. As a parent, it's hard enough dealing with kids' behavior at home 
and seek help 
. That being said, can we also talk about how hard it is to have tough conversations with our loved ones? 