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My friend, let's call her Lisa, decided to throw a last-minute gathering at her place. She called me up just a couple of hours before it started and asked me to come. I hadn't seen her for a long time, but I had already made plans to relax at home, so I wasn't really up for going out.
While Lisa knows that I like to plan my evenings ahead, the fact that I hadn't seen her for a long time did cross my mind. However, even with the added consideration of our time apart, I still felt the need to prioritize my well-being and the plans I had made to unwind.
It had been a hectic week for me, and I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home
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Although catching up with Lisa would have been nice, I believe it's essential to balance social interactions with personal time.
I had already made other plans for the evening, even if they were as simple as staying in, watching a movie, and unwinding
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I declined Lisa's invitation, and she seemed disappointed, telling me I should have made an effort
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Am I the jerk for not attending her last-minute event, considering the circumstances and the time that had passed since I last saw her?
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