Sorry to hear about your ma. I would die inside if mine was to die, and your friend is indeed not treating you too well. Doesn't make his less of a person for it, it's just the kind of person that he is... he accepts it too. If you do not like the kind of person that he is, then just don't go and pick him up. I wouldn't pick him up just for the practical reason of driving two extra hours, fuck that. Do not think in terms of "better" or "worse" person. Do what you feel is right, if you feel that you should grow some balls, then grow 'em.
I don't think you're being petty in the least. He sounds completely self absorbed and selfish. You're going through a hard time and he should be more accommodating. He doesn't sound worth the effort you put into the friendship.
Eww, the first thing I thought when I read this was "what a jerk!" I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Best wishes to you. Think of the positive. It is a difficult time, but you will heal. As for your friend, he is very selfish and knows how to push your buttoms. He actually thinks he can get his way with you and probably doesn't realize that it's pissing you off. So you have 3 choices: (1) make him drive, walk or take the bus (2) have him pay for gas (it is considerate) or (3) say no and that what he is doing to you is wrong. He really needs to know that what he is doing is bothering you. If he was your friend, he would apologize and understand. Honestly, I find it hard to believe that he wouldn't offer to drive or pay for the gas after you going through tough times. Friendship can be a bust. You realize who your friends are at the end. I learned the hard way, so I thought I pass on some advice. Good luck!!
I'm sorry you lost your mom. It sounds like "worthless friend number one" isn't a friend at all but a convenient mooch who sees you as an easy mark. I wouldn't waste any more time on him.
i wouldn't pick him up. fuck that. you're times are hard enough right now without adding insult to injury. sorry about your mom.
i would tell him that you're not too happy about the way he's treating you. if he doesn't apologize, then he's a butt. sorry about your mom.
I agree with washingtonirving. Nothing ever gets accomplished through silent actions, he'll likely just think you're being a dick if you start giving him the cold shoulder, but you should right out tell him that you decided since he was too high and mighty to help a friend in need feel a little better during an extremely difficult period, the trip is not worth the extra two hours or the gas. Leave his selfish ass home to think about it and if he comes around when you come back, then you know he likely just didn't realize he was an ass. If he turns his nose up at you, cut your losses.
