Is it ok to do this separately?

[Anonymous]

I’ve got a friend I’ll call Lee wanting to be included in all group events, with my other friends. One is turning thirty soon. I have a pink sapphire ring, a glittery card and I’m getting Annika flowers and I don’t want to share in these gifts to her, with Lee, or with anyone else. This woman Annika and I have a special friendship. Is it wrong to catch up with Annika separately to give her her birthday gifts? I also want to have a few things of my own, separately from Lee.

[Oliverlogan263]

Girl, I totally get where you're coming from here. Wanting to share special one-on-one moments with your close friends is totally normal!

It doesn't sound like you're trying to exclude Lee or anything, just wanting some quality time with Annika since she's so important to you. Nothing wrong with that at all. You picked out such personalized gifts too - of course you want that moment to just be between you two BFFs!

I say definitely meet up with Annika separately. Give her the gifts from your heart, have some girl talk over coffee or whatever you gals like to do. Keep that friendship strong without worrying what other people think. As long as you're both happy, that's all that matters!

Don't feel bad. I'm sure Lee will understand too. We all need space to nurture our closest bonds sometimes. And the other friends will get over it. Just go enjoy catching up with your girl! You deserve those special moments together after being friends so long. Treat yo'self, bb!

[Anonymous]

No, that is totally fine in my opinion.

[EmmaMary]

I really don't see or understand what the problem is.

[Paris13]

Beautiful Heart and Idea. xxoo