Best friend being irrational?

Question

My best friend is mad at me, but I don't think I really did anything that was that bad... I mean, hey, you have a look! These are the texts. We've only texted lately, so there are no gaps in this conversation (ex. phone/in person).

Her: Soooo whatcha doing?

Me: Haaaaa, my lazy ***'z still in bed! You?

Her: Geet up. Lets go to walmart.. I'm in troy at home!

Me: You driving?

Her: ... :/ caaaan you? :D

Me: Why should I get out of bed AND drive?!

Her: ...... Nevermind.

So, after that, I fell asleep in bed. That whole conversation was on Wednesday afternoon, and we didn't text at all until last night. However, I woke up Wednesday night and texted her back after the Nevermind comment. I said:

Me: How bad was that? .. did i p**s you off or what.. ?

Next day: Me: Are you in class/busy?

So, I've tried. I was pissed on Wednesday because I'm starting to feel like I'm getting used to drive her places, and why couldn't she drive?? She would tell me that she was low on gas if that was the case. I mean I ALWAYS drive when I'm with her. I asked her if she could... and no.

We used to talk every day on text, because she's away to college right now.

So... am I missing something? I think she's being irrational. I've been trying to communicate with her, and it's just like talking to a wall. I don't know if something else is making her mad, but I'll never know! She won't say anything.

What do you think? Was my text that offensive that someone wouldn't speak to me for 3 days?

Totally honest answers please and thank you. :)

Answer 1

Yes, she's trying to manipulate you into feeling bad so you won't question driving her.She has probably succeeded at this before. I would not even talk about this, but simply not drive her places. If the friendship ends, then you know that it was all about your car and not you.

NOTE: when someone signs off with a sullen, "whatever", don't ask them if they're angry. That gives her exactly what she wants (you feel guilty). If she chooses to sulk and manipulate, let her. Don't take the bait.  

Answer 2

afterall best friend.

Answer 3

She's not irrational, but she is selfish. She wanted to get away from home, and wanted you to rescue her. When you didn't instantly jump at the opportunity to play chauffeur, she got hostile and hasn't spoken to you.

Now, you were slightly rude, but I'm guessing that it was well earned. If you really want to see how good of a friend she is, next time she calls and wants a ride like this, tell her you need a couple of hours to get ready. Then if she says, okay and waits, she wants to spend time with you. If she says, forget it, I'll find something else to do, then you know she just wanted a ride.