Balancing long-term friendships with personal plans can get tricky, especially when family events are involved. One woman found herself in hot water after declining a bachelorette party and wedding invite for her friend’s cousin—someone she’s not close to—because she’d already planned a special night out with her husband. While the bride was understanding, her friend of 40 years accused her of double-booking on purpose. Most people online agree: you shouldn’t have to drop everything for a distant connection. How do you handle these kinds of social dilemmas when loyalties and schedules collide? #Relationships #Friendship #FamilyDrama