Friendship of 44 years threatened over $4 box of tea
After 44 years together, a lifelong friend's reaction to a $4 box of tea has left the writer unexpectedly hurt and wondering how to prevent a small spat from becoming a major rupture.
Dear Annie: I have had a close friend for 44 years. We have been through marriages, children, illnesses, holidays, losses and all the ordinary ups and downs that come with a friendship that lasts nearly half a century. That is why something very small has hurt me more than I expected.