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Are you a ‘flaky friend’? You may need to take care of yourself first
Frequent last-minute cancellations may signal a struggle with setting boundaries. A bit of self-awareness can go a long way.
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Continued flaky behaviour can result in one gaining a reputation as being unreliable and as a person who cannot be trusted to keep their word.
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It was weeks of coordinating different schedules.
My husband and I had agreed to host a group of friends for a small lunch gathering. Then, we agreed to also show up for a dinner with extended family – with a toddler and baby in tow – because that was also the only time everyone could make it.
