I keep showing up exactly on time to family gatherings and sitting alone for an hour before anyone else arrives and I don't know if I should change or if everyone else should respect the time we agreed on.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're caught between honoring commitments and honoring relationships, unsure which value should take precedence.
“Where Are You with African ubuntu time — event-based and relational?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.