I’ve been friends with Sam for years, and we’ve always had each other’s backs. Last week, he asked me to help him move into a new apartment. I agreed, but I had an important work deadline coming up and was already stressed. I told Sam I couldn’t make it. Instead of understanding, he got upset and said I wasn’t being a good friend. I tried explaining, but he still seemed hurt.

A few days later, I reached out to apologize and offered to help with something else. He thanked me but said he needed some space. I’m feeling torn now was I wrong to prioritize my work? Or was he overreacting?