Some people are just naturally flaky, which can be super frustrating for those of us who value sticking to a schedule. That said, relying on your friend to change their habits simply isn’t realistic. Instead, it’s better to find ways to work around their routine of bailing. Here are some tips to help you do just that!
Ask Questions
Approach your friend to ask about their chronic bailing, but make sure to do so in a way that’s curious rather than confrontational. Maybe they have something going on at home? Perhaps they don’t know how to say that a particular type of outing doesn’t work for them. Before jumping to frustration, see if there’s more to the story than what you first thought.
Encourage Honesty
If your friend is scared of letting you down, doesn’t know how to say ‘no,’ or thinks they can do everything (when they really can’t), encourage them to be honest about their situation. Suggest that if they already have plans for that day, they should let you know so you won’t be surprised if they arrive at your event a bit late. Communication is key, and you’re unlikely to get upset about someone bailing if they warned you that’d be a possibility. Explain that to your friend and invite them to be forthcoming about their schedule in advance.
Have a Plan B
While it feels kind of icky to make other plans when you already have something scheduled, it’s fair to do if your friend is unreliable. Of course, you shouldn’t make separate plans altogether, because then you’d end up being the friend who bails. Instead, make backup plans that you can put into place in case your friend stands you up. For example, bring a book to that new coffee shop you and your friend plan to check out, just in case they don’t show up. Or make group plans, so you won’t be alone, even if your friend bails.
It’s also worth noting that if you feel disrespected by your friend’s flakiness, it’s okay to take a step back for a moment until things cool off.
Mila Kunis Was More Nervous Than Ever While Shooting With Ashton Kutcher
Well, good news for all the That ’70s Show fans, their favorite show is all set to make a comeback with a sequel with Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher in the cast — who are now married in real life. We’re sure they’re experiencing déjà vu; after all, they met on that set. We don’t know about Ashton, but it’s definitely making Mila nervous.
Mila Kunis on Working With Her Husband
39-year-old Mila Kunis is currently working on That ’90s Show, a sequel series to the beloved show That ’70s Show. Mila and Ashton will reprise their roles as Jackie Burkhart and Michael Kelso. Talking about her experience, Kunis stated that it feels weird for her to shoot with her husband now. It makes her more nervous than anything else in her career has ever made her. Being on the set now brings back so many memories for her; that is the place where their story started. She is also excited to be back. This will be the first time the off-screen couple will share a screen together after their wedding. She could not stop smiling and was awed by how her husband looked while rehearsing on the set.
That ’90s Show — A Sequel
Mila is more than confident that all the That ’70s Show fans are going to fall in love with its sequel too. She finds the upcoming show cute and sweet and thinks that it would be like paying homage to whoever watched the original show. Although Kutcher and Kunis were not sure about returning to the show, we’re glad they are back. The couple is not the only pair that will be seen on the screen again. Other cast members — Laura Prepon, Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith, Topher Grace, and Wilmer Valderrama — will be joining the show. But Danny Masteron, who played Steven Hyde in the original, will not be returning. Everyone is as excited and happy to be back on set as Kunis.