Reddit Stories | OP has a 28-year-long friendship with Patricia, who has a tendency to exaggerate and not always tell the truth. Patricia is organizing a significant event and asked OP to comply with a request that she disagreed with, causing tension. An email mistake led to Patricia feeling embarrassed, and despite apologies, Patricia became increasingly angry and sent angry texts. Patricia spread false accusations about OP to others, damaging her reputation. Patricia vacillates between wanting to mend the friendship and expecting an apology from OP. OP is unsure how to proceed and wonders if she's being gaslighted or if Patricia's stress is contributing to the conflict. Seeking advice on handling the situation and addressing Patricia's behavior.