((((((((((((( Patty )))))))))))))
I would have felt just as you felt...used. I think your reaction was completely normal and justified. It's not like you went off the deep end and cried, screamed, hollered, slammed things etc. to show your anger. You verbalized it appropriately to her when you were both alone. You didn't discuss it in front of other people....completely appropriate. I don't see where you did anything wrong in expressing your anger. If it were me, I would not have apologized unless I acted inappropriately...but you did not. I think you did a great job!

sabby