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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I met her at a nonprofit event and found out we both love trashy Lifetime movies. We have been texting nonstop for the past many months when she has been on tour across the US. I was shocked when she let me know she was pregnant when I knew she was not in a serious relationship. I care for her deeply in a sister type of way and told her that I had no advice to give for her situation. She got really upset but I just told her that honestly had no way to understand her situation and that she needed to trust her gut instinct.

We made up over lunch when she was in town and presented me with the gifts. I told her it was too much but she insisted. She told me who the father was and I was shocked. How do other DC Mom's deal with celebrity friends? It's almost like they don't understand our respect our boundaries? I don't want expensive gifts. In this soulless city, I just need a real connection. [/quote]

I think it was pretty awful and not at all friendly of you to respond in the way that you did when she shared her pregnancy. She seems happy about being pregnant. Why do you think that it is your business to primly comment on "her situation"? She's a woman who got pregnant. Was she asking you whether she should continue the pregnancy? Was she asking you how to deal with morning sickness? Was she asking you how to conceal her pregnancy for as long as possible so that she could continue to work as a performer without commentary?

When someone gives you a gift, the appropriate response is to thank them. If the gift is too extravagant for you, have a conversation with your "deep sisterly friend" and tell her that while you appreciate her consideration, you want her to know that such presents are not necessary for your friendship and that you would rather a shared experience or a thoughtful note or whatever in lieu of expensive gifts.

Pro tip: a great way to sever "a real connection" is to make your friend feel slutty and like she can't talk to you about what's going on in her life.[/quote]

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