Am I being overly sensitive? Friend related

[tuxedo cat]

A few days ago a close friend asked me if I could help her write a paper for school last minute. I have a busy work schedule but I spent a few hours that day helping her write it on short notice. The next day she sent me a revision that incorporated some of my additions and suggestions. We had a brief conversation online where I told her what I thought of her revision. Shortly after we spoke I got news that my grandmother probably has terminal cancer. I texted her the news and told her I was feeling very depressed. All she responded with was, "oh no ." She never followed up with a call or anything else.

 

Am I being overly sensitive for feeling annoyed that she wasn't more supportive after I helped her with this thing? I know she is very busy and stressed with schoolwork but I still felt that she could have put in a little more effort to support me.

 

This is a friend who I always end up feeling like I give more to than I get in return but I can't tell if I overreacted in this case. At this point I am considering whether I want to even stay friends with her.

Edited May 11, 2013 by tuxedo cat

[CarrieT]

Sounds like a fair-weather friend....

 

Calls you when she needs help (and you come-a-runn'n), but isn't that invested in the "friendship" to know when someone is in emotional need.

[jeni45667]

Try ask her for a small favor and see how she acts.

[tbf]

Can't believe you wrote her paper for her, especially since you're busy. In doing so, the only thing she learned was that people come in handy.

 

Not an over-reaction but your takeaway should be that she's a user and to not bend over backwards for someone like this.