It’s like some people make cancelling last-minute a hobby, a passion, like they’ve made a commitment to cancel commitments. And Rebecca sounds like the supreme leader of this strange group of people.

This story is what happens when birthday plans meet social class warfare. When a once-close friend, Rebecca, cancels yet another commitment, this time a 30th birthday getaway she’d already tried to turn into a luxury retreat. Once known for lateness and last-minute changes, Rebecca’s behavior graduates to full-scale flaking after climbing into corporate life, where reliability apparently files under «optional.» The host expects as much, gives the group a gentle warning, and watches prophecy play out when Rebecca announces she can’t come. The reply is short and factual, but honesty never sits well with the guilty. Cue a teary voice note accusing cruelty, betrayal, and «ending a friendship over one event.»  

In this circle, accountability travels about as fast as delayed flights. Rebecca treats social plans like LinkedIn networking opportunities, only showing up if the vibe screams expensive. The friend, meanwhile, simply stops pretending that emotional investment comes with reward points. Each canceled dinner becomes a quiet demotion, and by the time the trip rolls around, loyalty has already packed its own suitcase.