Dear Annie: I’m tired of my friend flaking out on me

The Dear Annie column provides guidance for individuals struggling with friends who constantly flake out on scheduled plans. One specific case involves a person who frequently rearranges their life for a friend who bails at the last minute without valid reasons. Another instance highlights the frustration of discovering a friend spending time with others after canceling a prior engagement. The column focuses on strategies for dealing with this recurring behavior and managing these unreliable social dynamics.