Friend texts me picture of toy and "I'm sorry we couldn't make it to your child's birthday party. I bought this, we'll bring it next time we're over"
Well my child and i ended up going over to his place, two birds one stone because i had to deliver something anyway, and he tells us that he never bought anything because he knew he wasn't coming to the party.
And that's the rub. It's not just this story. It's not just this person. It's people fucking lying instead of telling the truth. If you want to do that, don't cover with something actionable. But better yet, tell the truth. You don't have to get detailed or whatever.
If can't afford a birthday present because you quit your job but still smoke two packs a day plus a case, just fucking say it. I paid in advance for your tickets to fun zone. Just fucking come.
Don't not go to a wedding because you don't want to buy a suit but instead tell us your car is having problems so we send a ride out to you.
Don't tell us you're sick so we head over to pick up child so you don't have to.
Etc etc
Rustle