Your Flexible Friend

I work full time and this week have split days off (which are book ended by long-days) so I have to wonder why I have to fit round someone who is unemployed plans.
Twenty miles between his home and mine, so logic surely defines that we should meet at a mid-point. I have more commitments, so why am I being so flexible.
I can understand that fuel is costly and it's hard to measure cost verses convenience, but I always pick up the tab.

Care in the community; I'm not being disparaging- I care and we go out (in the community) that is all.