FRIENDSHIP PROBLEM

[baronesa_tita]

Hello,

I am really in need of some advice. I have a very good woman friend who lives in the same apartment building as myself. we've been friends for about 4 years now.

Recently she emailed me that she was going to make a dinner for some other friends of hers who had birthdays within days of each other, and who (or at least some), had invited her out to various restaurants for her birthday. I myself had given her a birthday gift (but not a restaurant invite). She has known the invited guests for longer than she has known me. 2 of whom are ex-sister-in-laws of hers with whom she remained friendly.

I was happy and excited for her, and expected to receive an invite as well (otherwise why would she even tell me about the upcoming dinner party)? But no...No invite. I naturally felt very hurt and left out. It would had been better if she had not said anything to me about the matter (more tactful). At least I wouldn't be eating my heart out about it now! But to make matters even WORSE, I received another email from her the day after the dinner party, telling me how great everything went, and what everybody brought to eat (in minute detail)!

This lady recently went away for a week and I picked up her mail for her (which we usually do for each other). Now I'm not quite sure how to react to her when I see her. Should I just be polite, ''how-are-you'' kind of thing - ignore her completely - or pretend that nothing happened? I'm still feeling hurt and pissed off. Some Advice please..........

Thanks in advance,

Irene