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Couples & Night Out

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NCAIBUANON · 20/06/2023 06:55

Posting on behalf of sibling - Try to keep it brief
Couple A going on holiday, special occasion invited Couple B different accommodation, same destination - all booked months ago.
Couple C always go to same destination will be there also, they always go at this time, plans to celebrate together.
Couple A introduced Couples B & C to each other for the first time, half of Couple D present (this person knows everyone, however their partner has not met Couple C) - within 48 hrs Couple B has organised a night out with couples C&D
Couple A then receive an invite saying night out organised for X date, however they can't go - work related.
Response - Well we have already juggled dates, so going ahead without Couple A.
Couple A are upset, feel excluded as not even considered until after plans made & only just introduced others.
Couple A are also concerned about holiday as Couple D (who are very volatile) have been looking at prices - Couple A has not discussed/invited Couple D
So are Couple A being unreasonable ? Anyone can organise anything & go to a holiday destination at any time
Or Couples B&D for organising night out & looking to book on holiday

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bibbityboppityboo · 20/06/2023 07:43

Couple A are unnecessarily touchy about the night out - if three couples found a date that works for them and one then can't make it, that's just logistics.

The holiday issue - how are couple D volatile?

Tbh if they book along then couple A just need to do their own thing and keep themselves busy. Or change their accommodation plans if it's that bad?

DrManhattan · 20/06/2023 07:41

@IglesiasPiggl same! Way too much mental admin.

NCAIBUANON · 20/06/2023 07:25

To be fair to Couple A they have only invited Couple B on the holiday & it is an overlap to celebrate the special occasion. Couple C just always holiday in this destination at this time & overlap with the others
😂i always find these types of posts confusing

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IglesiasPiggl · 20/06/2023 07:14

This is precisely why I never organise group holidays. I can't even keep track of couple A, B, C and D in your post!

croft89 · 20/06/2023 07:10

I'll never understand why a couple can't just go on holiday by themselves

The bigger a group gets, the more issues will arise

Next time go on your own unless you find each other's company that boring you have to invite lots of other people