At nine Megan calls to complain about Darlene. She thinks Darlene changed over the summer and now has a big ego because she's dating a college guy. At nine thirty Darlene calls to say she suspects Megan is jealous because she's dating a guy in college. At nine forty-five Sierra calls to tell me she talked to both Megan and Darlene tonight and she doesn't want to get in the middle of it. I agree, although I think we already are.
Megan expresses her frustration over Darlene during a call at nine, feeling that her friend has become arrogant since starting a relationship with a college guy. She suspects Darlene may have changed her personality, and this bothers her. Around thirty minutes later, Darlene calls to suggest that Megan's complaints stem from jealousy regarding her new relationship. This back-and-forth highlights the tension brewing between the friends over their romantic lives.
Sierra joins the conversation at nine forty-five, reaching out to share that she has heard from both Megan and Darlene. She reveals her desire to avoid taking sides in the conflict, recognizing the complexity of the situation. Despite her intention to remain neutral, it’s evident that the conflict between Megan and Darlene is pulling their circle into disarray, indicating that friendships can be strained by romantic relationships.
