Friend Fails to Deliver, But Can’t Handle the Backup Plan

We all have that one friend who means well but can’t seem to get their act together. Sometimes, it’s best to have a backup plan in place, just in case. But what happens when that friend finds out about the contingency plan? Can the friendship survive the blow? Let’s dive into this story and find out.

Friend’s Business to the Rescue?

Silence Raises Concerns

Trust Me, She Says

Deadline Passes, Friend Goes Dark

A Request for More Time

Backup Plan Revealed

Trust Issues Surface

Belief vs. Trust

Friendship on the Rocks

Past Incident Resurfaces

Backup Plan History

Why Ask Her at All?

Opportunity for Growth

Friendship in Question

Update: Apology Received

Friendship Tested by Trust and Backup Plans

Our storyteller needed their friend’s business services, but after weeks of silence and a missed deadline, they had to resort to a backup plan. When the friend found out, trust issues surfaced and past incidents were brought up. The storyteller believes in their friend’s capabilities, but can’t risk relying on them without a contingency plan. Now, the friendship hangs in the balance. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Having a backup plan is smart, but don’t enable unreliable friends

Don’t test her, but NTA for having a backup plan

Backup plan: Not the a-hole, pop quiz: You’re the a**hole

Having a backup plan is crucial for any business

Don’t invest in people who don’t invest in themselves. NTA

Solid friendship prevails, Redditors gone wild

Curiosity about friend’s excuse for ghosting sparks suspicion

Is offering a backup plan patronizing?

Setting boundaries in business without ruining friendships

Being a friend means being there for each other

Supporting friends is great, but having a backup plan is important

Mixed feelings in this section, ESH for different reasons ‍♀️

Cutting off unreliable friends is a favor to yourself

Friend fails to deliver, but commenter suggests backup plan first.

Having a backup plan is natural and logical ✌️

Heartwarming comment about a rewarding friendship

Long-time friend upset over backup plan, values personal growth

NTA knows how to run their business and has a backup plan

Taking charge when your friend fails to deliver

Having a backup plan is smart, but it’s tough when friends fail ‍♀️

Offered support, not trust. Her response seems like a deflection

Being understanding and forgiving is key to maintaining friendships

Friend fails, blames, and brings up past mistake. NTA wins

NTA for now, but don’t set her up to fail again.

Supportive comment on handling a failed project with a friend

Enjoy the friendship, but don’t trust her with anything important. NTA

Confusion over airport ride and backup plan

Friendship over? Commenter blocks friend for lack of respect. NTA.

Friend fails to deliver and OP is criticized for helping.

Giving someone else the job was fair and professional.

Always have a backup plan, NTA

When you stumble upon a post that’s too exhausting to handle

Friend fails, but OP’s approach seems condescending and strange

Having a backup plan is smart . Communication is key .

Being unreliable in business and friendship is problematic. NTA.

Friend’s business failure leads to a valuable lesson. NTA

Giving chances to a flaky friend, NTA attitude

Keep business and personal separate, she can’t be professional

Always have a backup plan, even if you ask for help

Being unreliable is a recipe for failure

Trust but verify: Having a backup plan is always wise

Giving too many chances can hinder learning. NTA but reconsider.

Friendship and business don’t always mix, NTA for choosing plan B

Don’t be Charlie Brown, don’t fall for the flake

NTA for having a backup plan but T A for continuing to ask for help if she can’t be trusted

Be cautious with flakey friends, reconsider the friendship

Friend always offers help but overextends, NTA for declining.

Friend drops the ball, but gets upset when backup plan works NTA

Complimenting a stranger online, wholesome internet moment

Don’t count on them again, and watch the emojis!

Being unreliable doesn’t make someone a bad friend

Planning and contingencies are important. NTA for having backup plans

Dealing with a sociopathic friend who always blames others ‍♀️

Balancing support and boundaries: the mark of a good friend

Being understanding and supportive can help flakey friends improve

Emoji misinterpreted as smugness, ESH for poor communication and rudeness.

Well-intentioned backup plan backfires, deemed too parental

Defending OP’s decision to confront friend, criticizing Reddit’s judgmental behavior

Hold friends to professional standards in business, NTA

Having backup plans is normal, friend failed to deliver ‍♀️

Being understanding doesn’t mean being a doormat

Friend messes up, gets offended when backup plan is made

This comment got a wholesome reaction!

Supportive comment highlights possible ADHD in friend, raises awareness

NTA: Don’t let her guilt trip you for having a backup plan