By prioritizing my own needs and setting boundaries, I was able to survive a camping trip with my mom and Rachel. And who knows – maybe our friendship will come out stronger on the other side.

Should the "annoying friend" have a , or stay annoying?

This sounds like a classic case of . When you bring a friend on a family trip, you’re trying to balance two very different dynamics: the relaxed bond you have with your mom and the more intense, sometimes "exclusive" energy of a close friendship . The Great Outdoors (and the Greater Drama)