Emotion: sadness
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: My best friend used to call me all the time (many times per day) and we would talk for hours.  It's been three days and I haven't got a text, a call, nothing.  She just moved into a new home and I understand she is busy, but I feel ignored.

user: Hi, I'm feeling sad

assistant: Good afternoon

user: Good afternoon to you

assistant: Can I ask for a reason why

user: Yes, my best friend has decided that I'm not that important...or as important as I thought I was....

assistant: What is causing you to be sad

user: She used to call me multiple times per day, it's been 3 days and nothing

assistant: So this is a close friend

user: Yes, we have been friends for 10 years, best friends

assistant: That could cause a sadness

user: Absolutely...what do you think is wrong?

assistant: Could it be for a reason you are unaware of

user: I'm not sure, I don't think I have done anything wrong, or bad, we haven't had a fight

assistant: Maybe she is busy and the timing is off Does your friend work

user: Well, she did just move into a very large house, but she didn't even want me to help her, no she doesn't work

assistant: May not be a fight but she is busy settling in Does she live with her family

user: Well, maybe, but does that really warrant her ignoring me? She lives with her husband.

assistant: How long has it been since she moved in

user: A week and a half ago, not long, but not like yesterday

assistant: have you thought about a housewarming gift

user: Hmm, no I didn't think about that, that may be a good idea

assistant: So just a week and she is settling in

user: Yes, but the home came furnished and honestly, I didn't think there was that much to do, but maybe I should get a gift, to break the ice.

assistant: Friendship is important maybe she needs to hear from you

user: Yes, it is very important, I just felt if I called I would be bothering her :(

assistant: Could she she is arranging the house to fit her style

user: That is possible, and it is a HUGE house, 4 stories

assistant: Have you tried to visit her and see if you can help

user: No, we are not seeing each other in person due to COVID. Do you think I should try calling or texting first?

assistant: sometimes people get overwhelmed and need a friend to be there

user: Yes, they certainly do, darn COVID stops everything

assistant: That would be a great idea, especially with the holidays

user: Would a text be more appropriate vs. a phone call? What do you think?

assistant: Yeah the virus has stopped a lot of people

user: I just feel so hurt and abandoned, like I don't mean anything to her

assistant: Why not text her 1st to break the ice But maybe she is feeling like she is alone also

user: Well, I think I will try that, I mean, it's not that intrusive. I hope she's not feeling alone, I hope she doesn't think I'm abandoning her!

assistant: The virus is stopping people but we can find away Does she have other family

user: I am going to send her a message, do you think I should get her a digital gift card as a gift? Yes, she has a son in college.

assistant: The card could be a nice gift

user: I think I will text her and let her know I'm sending a gift card....maybe she will respond.

assistant: Text and ask about her son

user: That's a great idea! Thank you :)