A friend wants to go on vacation. She asked me to cat-sit. If I don’t chances are she’ll postpone her trip. I care about her and she’s planning to go to a region that’s been hit by COVID-19 (pretty badly). The travel time will be spent in close proximity to strangers too.

I’m pretty sure my tendency to influence her is manipulative. I don’t like that. But: I feel like I’m taking on part of the responsibility by making her plans possible. I can’t bear that. I want her to be safe. And yes I’ve told her my concerns.

Ugh.