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What should I do?

(This is a repost. It didn’t get much traction the first time.)
So, I’ll just give a tiny bit of backstory;

My best friend values work very much, and prioritizes working hard above a lot of other things. She is an accountant, and works herself very hard.
I asked her how work was going, and she told me how stressed she is. I asked her if it would really hurt anything if some things were late because Thanksgiving is here, and she deserves that time to spend with family and have a break. And she went off being all “I work hard and do my job and come in when I’m sick or stressed because that’s what you do. Work isn’t supposed to be fun. I can’t just take off when I feel like it.” I felt like it was a dig at me, because I don’t prioritize work the way she does. I definitely value working hard, but I don’t put it above taking care of myself and spending time with family. (Not saying that she’s doing that, necessarily, I just wish she would communicate that she needs a break sometimes.) I get that things need to get done, I do. told her I didn’t mean it like that, and she goes “you know what? Not everyone gets to see their families. So I’d rather be at work than at home alone.” Which I was very confused and concerned about. She lives with her boyfriend, and her mom was supposed to be coming into town to celebrate with her. I know her mom’s dad just died about a week ago, so I wouldn’t be surprised if she is staying with family out of state, but she didn’t want to spend Thanksgiving with her mom anyway. I told her I didn’t mean to hurt her feelings, and I’ve been trying to ask her what’s going on, but she’s ignoring me. What should I do?
SW-User
Just let her sort it. Maybe let her know you’re there for her if she needs anything, but if not then she can handle her own life. It’s okay.
sabrinarose · 26-30, F
@SW-User You’re probably right. I told her yesterday that I’m here if she needs me. Today, I told her Happy Thanksgiving and told her we should get coffee this weekend. Other than that, I’ve let her be. I just feel bad that she feels bad.
SW-User
@sabrinarose I’m sure she’ll come around eventually. A coffee break was a good idea. 🙂
Give her space and time
Jenny1234 · 51-55, F
Let her sulk
ViciDraco · 36-40, M
I'm on your side that we should be working to live and not living to work. But there are a lot of employers that will keep on the stress to squeeze as much out of an employee as possible. We have a cultural sickness with regards to the importance of work, but we can't really change how other people approach it.
sabrinarose · 26-30, F
@ViciDraco That’s true. It just kind of stung because she made me feel bad for not working myself to death. But I agree, I don’t think we can change the way others view it. I just wish people would realize it isn’t healthy.

 
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