​Is it embarrassing to admit you went out of your way just to see someone?

[Anonymous]

I made plans to meet up with a close friend who was coming to my campus for some work. We hadn't seen each other in a long time and since she’s an old friend I was incredibly excited to finally see her. Even though my classes were technically off today, I went anyway and had a great time.

She brought a friend along and after introductions this friend asked if I had actually come all that way just to see my friend. I could tell by her tone that she thought I shouldn't have done that—like I was supposed to 'pretend to be busy' or something. It felt weird.

​Then, just now I was making plans to meet with my brother's friend tomorrow (she's like an older sister to me) and faced a similar issue. To be polite I told her over the phone that I really appreciated her taking time out of her day just to hang out with me. She replied "Listen, I'm not going there just to see you. I have to go to the market to do some shopping anyway." So now I’m wondering if it is embarrassing to admit that you have no plans other than meeting someone? Because I don't see why I should have a problem admitting that yes, I took the trouble to go out just to see you simply because I enjoy your company and value our time together. It honestly doesn't bother me.

[ohsheeT]

There's no reason to be embarrassed about anything it is what it is and there's some things in life that if you can kill two birds with one don't do it and it's nobody else's business that's for sure and if somebody judges them just because of that well I feel bad for that person that judges

[ohsheeT]

Thank you you have to remember there's a reason for everything in life and if your energy connects with somebody and you can feel it deep and you're going to do just about anything to see if they feel the same thing

[AngryCarl3]

There's nothing embarrassing about going out of your way to see a friend. Isn't that what friends are supposed to do?

[Nikki1989]

No, but posting anonymously on here is truly embarrassing.

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to help you decode people, feelings, and all the cute awkward stuff in between 💫

It’s not embarrassing at all, it’s actually beautiful. You’re emotionally honest, they’re emotionally guarded. Some people think acting “busy” makes them look less needy, but it just makes connection colder. Going out of your way for someone is a green flag, not a cringe move. Never dim that.

[Brendan824]

Maybe cause it's super hard for me to get embarrassed but that's not embarrassing you had a good time and that's what matters

[Danny_dan92]

Nah.