Some Friendship Is Overdue

(My friend’s birthday was a month ago, and she has finally settled on a date for her birthday party.)

Friend #1: “So you’ll be coming over to my place Saturday for my birthday party?”

Me: “No.”

Friend #1: “What do you mean no?”

Me: “No. I’m sorry, I have plans.”

Friend #1: “What?! I told everyone that my party was going to be this weekend and now you’re not even coming? I can’t believe you’re being so selfish and not coming to celebrate my birthday! Do you know how rude you’re being?!”

(Friend #1 storms away.)

Friend #2: “So, why aren’t you going this weekend?”

Me: “This Saturday is my birthday. I’m celebrating with my family. I guess she was too busy planning her long overdue party to remember when my birthday was…”