Since I got Ben (over 3 weeks ago now), I have been obsessed with him. Even though he is on full livery and I don't have to do any stable jobs, I still go and see him every evening to either ride or just spend time with him. The only time when I haven't been to see him (just once!) was when my husband wanted a night out with his friends.
I have a number of different friendship groups and one of group is made up for my old 'baby friends' (ie we all had our first babies at the same time). They are keen on going to the cinema and have monthly cinema trips. We are due to go on Thursday but I don't want to because it will cost me about £20 (adding up parking and drinks afterwards) and that is money that I should be putting towards my huge vet bill, and secondly because I would rather go and see my horse.
I know that I need to be careful not to neglect my non horsey friends, but it's hard when I would honestly rather spend time with my horse than them. My time is very limited anyway (due to working and having 2 little kids) so any time that I get to see Ben is so precious to me.
Is anyone else guilty of neglecting their friends, and if so, what do you do about it?
I have a number of different friendship groups and one of group is made up for my old 'baby friends' (ie we all had our first babies at the same time). They are keen on going to the cinema and have monthly cinema trips. We are due to go on Thursday but I don't want to because it will cost me about £20 (adding up parking and drinks afterwards) and that is money that I should be putting towards my huge vet bill, and secondly because I would rather go and see my horse.
I know that I need to be careful not to neglect my non horsey friends, but it's hard when I would honestly rather spend time with my horse than them. My time is very limited anyway (due to working and having 2 little kids) so any time that I get to see Ben is so precious to me.
Is anyone else guilty of neglecting their friends, and if so, what do you do about it?