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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Recently I realized that I have a few friends who are concerned with privacy but they are not any private matters per say. Among a few, one couple is very obvious. Example: going to the grocery but would tell me "I have a prior commitment." I do not want to / do not need to / nor did I ask to know everyday details of their life. "I asked if you are free stop by for a cup of coffee, it will be nice to catch up." In the meantime mutual friends know personal details of their lives which by definition of privacy may fit as private such as salary. I am at a loss. I do not introod into people's business. Feeling bit hurt after seeing an obvious pattern. I would say I have been a good friend to this person/couple. Thanks for reading. [/quote]

I don’t tell people because I don’t want to hurt feelings.  Like friend invites me over but I want to stay home and organize the pantry.  It is mundane and so I say I have a prior commitment.  I don’t want to send the impression that I’d rather sit at home and be boring instead of hanging out with you.  Just trying not to hurt feelings.[/quote]

It sounds like you don’t like that friend then, if you are prioritizing pantry over getting together. OP was saying her friend berates her for not inviting her over[/quote]
See, this is why people like PP are vague.  I might really like someone, but also have a household task that needs to get done and the block of time they ask about is the only stretch of time I can do it.  I wouldn't tell someone I'm declining an invitation to organize my pantry or buy food to avoid that assumption.  [/quote]

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