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    160fet Posts: 9, Reputation: 4
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    Jul 14, 2009, 03:07 PM
    I double-booked myself, friend vs. girlfriend.
    Months ago I bought expensive concert tix with a close friend for an upcoming Saturday night concert on 7/25 that we've been looking forward to. While forgetting the exact date of this concert, last month I booked a weekend getaway with my girlfriend for that same weekend. I realized the date conflict only this morning.

    Everything has been purchased for both events, but I still owe my friend the money for the tix.

    I don't see my friend very often because he is busy raising his family. I see my girlfriend all the time, but we've been planning this trip for a few weeks and its price is higher.

    My inclination is to call my friend tonight, let him know what I did and apologize for f-ing up and send him a check for my ticket, especially if he can't find someone else to buy in on short notice, or possibly offer him the amount of both tix considering it's my f-up.

    Crap, this was dumb. Is there a graceful way to do this?
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    Jul 14, 2009, 03:26 PM

    My inclination is to call my friend tonight, let him know what I did and apologize for f-ing up and send him a check for my ticket, especially if he can't find someone else to buy in on short notice, or possibly offer him the amount of both tix considering it's my f-up.
    That sounds like a very graceful way of bowing out.I am sure your friend will understand and your making amends in a very civil way.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 04:41 PM

    Sounds graceful to me. Just be honest with him. Give him enough notice to find someone else. Otherwise, you can write him a check for the ticket.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 05:04 PM

    We all make mistakes and yours was an honest one. I think your doing the right thing.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 06:58 PM

    Sounds like a good plan, most friends are understanding
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    Jul 14, 2009, 09:25 PM

    Look just tell him how it is, because what's done is done and you know if you go with him your girlfriend will B****and complaine. And won't let go of it. So if he's a true friend hell understand, if not then sux. It is what it is, reality sucks otherwise I'm sure you'd be at both places at once.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 09:51 PM

    Give up the concert ticket. Either write him a check and then sell/give away the ticket, or ask him if he would like to keep it and you owe nothing.
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