Excerpts from the Diary of a Diva

Nothing happens quickly...at least not in interpersonal situations. It’s gradual...and so many times we’re so busy that we don’t even see it coming. That’s what it’s been like with you. It never occurred to be that I’d need to look for betrayal in my friendships. But as I reflect on what’s been going on, that’s exactly what has happened. You having other friends has never been a problem for me. I have other friends, too — both in and out of our circle. But you took it to another level when you started to not only leave me out of things, but favor them over me. If I had ever thought that this day was possible, I would’ve railed a bit harder when I realized that it was easier for you to ask me to bring something home than it was for you to say, “Hey, we’re making [fill in the blank]. Can we save you some?” It’s one thing to “forget” that I’m coming home, but it’s something else all together for you not to ask. With my schedule, it’s easy to forget things. When you’re tired, som...