I’m unable to attend my best friend’s graduation and she’s really upset?
My best friend (since high school) is graduating from her program next week— I know it has been very challenging for her and I’m very proud of her. Coincidentally, it is also my last day of work. We are both 30F if it matters.
I’m an attorney, and I have a scheduled court appearance that day that I can’t adjourn. She’s really upset that I can’t be there to cheer her on. I texted her to let her know I sadly could not attend, and I know she’s really unhappy. Her perspective is that I’m already quitting the job, so if it’s my last day, my firm should have been prepared for my departure. I understand that frustration, but this is out of my control. If I don’t show up for court, it affects my career!
I texted her almost two weeks ago to suggest I take her out to dinner the day after her graduation and I haven’t heard back. Not that I’m keeping score, but she had a final exam during my law school grad— I wasn’t upset with her in the slightest. How do I handle this? I understand her disappointment but I think being upset with me is unfair.