Psychology Today | 27.01.2026 07:11
A person close to me, whom I’ll call Lila, invited me to attend a stage play. Lila’s dear friend, Carole, had a lead role in the play and offered Lila two complimentary tickets. Many people love Lila for her enthusiasm, sense of humor, and warm way of making people feel truly seen and celebrated. Carole was a successful character actress of film, stage, and television. Lila was excited to introduce me to Carole. We were both looking forward to the live theatrical production.