jennifer,

I recommend understanding why you felt the need to bail on her and therefore lie to her.

I believe it is always best to understand the underlying reason why we behave the way we do especially if we don’t want to repeat our mistakes.

I would wonder if she is such a good friend then why did you do that?   Is this something you do?  If you don’t want to do something you agree then go do something else?   Are you passive aggressive with others?  in other circumstances?

Regardless how you work it out with your friend, I invite you to look at yourself.  Do you find it hard to keep your word especially when you are in situations that you are not “all in” on?

Mark