Recently she had a birthday and our circle of friends planned on going to a local bar to celebrate. I decided not to attend because I wasn’t able to afford a $10 cover charge. I told two of my other friends and they feel she’s being childish about the whole thing. – Weary FriendDEAR FRIEND: She’s being more than childish; her response is unfair and uncaring. After the age of, say 16, missing a birthday party is not a reason to sever a friendship.