Indifferent Strokes

My father just got diagnosed with cancer. Most people have been extremely supportive, but two girlfriends I texted about this haven't responded at all. Is it really that hard to say "I'm so sorry"? Should I use this opportunity to do a little friend house cleaning and demote certain "friends" to acquaintance status, knowing now that I can't count on them?

--Too Harsh?

At least when you yell into the Grand Canyon, you get back more than the blinking cursor of nothingness.

Ideally, your friends...