Mountain, I understand being dismissed, thus I simply allowed a working relationship/friendship dissipate. This 'friend's' mother is ill and needed assistance, although that is not a position I've yet encountered, I did offer my help. Before several others, this 'friend' very rudely said "What could YOUUUU ever do to help, you know nothing!" Where I offered I could help with things I do know, those being, cleaning, yard work, and driving (to stores or running errands). I thought these would help. I wanted to help alleviate some of the burden of taking care of an elder. She did not find these suggestions helpful. So I simply remain cordial. Sometimes thats all we can do, step back and turn our attentions elsewhere.