"my typical old behaviour is creeping in... I am scared to let Xbf know that I am:

1) leaving early.... because "HE" will feel that "HE" works more than me
2) going to a concert .... because "HE" will feel that "I" have more fun than him."


how about you try something different and just tell him. stop making the excuses about him, the issue is you're simply scared for no good reason.


Obviously you bought the tickets before this morning. You should have told him as soon as you knew. The longer you procrastinate the harder it'll be to tell him. man-up and tell him as soon as you know. stop holding onto information when you know its the wrong thing to do.

"In a ham and eggs breakfast, the hen is involved, but the pig is committed".