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Aibu to want to go home

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geekygirldoesnotfitin · 13/07/2024 14:19

Hi

A friend of mine asked me to go on holiday with her and a few of her friends. I don't know these friends but she begged me saying she really wanted me there. I agreed and paid for my trip.

When I turned up to the airport there were two different groups of her friends. Neither group really know each other but both groups are close friends.

That's fine. I only know my friend who asked me to come but was happy to get to know others.

Since we arrived I have chatted and asked about each person and got on with the holiday. Some of the friends have chatted here and there.

My friend has tended to stick with one group in particular and I haven't had much chance to spend time with her. Again fine with me normal as I don't expect to me joined at the hip.

It's become very obvious that I'm the odd one out. For whatever reason people don't seem to want to engage with me. I have reflected to make sure I haven't said or done anything to hurt or upset anyone and I honestly don't think I have.

Initially it was just them chatting amongst themselves but now they are actively avoiding me.

For eg they were all in the pool chatting so I got in and they got out. When I got out a few minutes later they all got back in.
During conversations I chip in and get ignored. I try to repeat myself but give up joining in as it's obvious I'm an annoyance.
Both groups decided to go to the bar and asked each individual but missed me out.
I'm a bit quieter than most but I do chat and show an interest.

Yesterday I became very unwell unexpectedly and had to lay down in my room for the afternoon. This morning the groups had made plans and I tagged along with one. I ended up walking behind alone as they were walking next to each other and there was no room unless I stepped in the road. When I came down this morning after being in my room poorly no one said hello but when someone else came just after they made a big fuss and had already messaged the person to check they were ok.

I'm a big girl and can accept that people don't like me or don't want me around but it seems the more I go do my own thing the more they are annoyed when I return.

I feel quite alone and confused.

I'm the only one here who is a mum with young dc. I miss my dc and feel like I should try get a flight home early on my own. If I was able to be involved and felt welcome that would be fine but I just can't seem to do the right thing and I'm starting to feel self conscious and a bit upset.

I have a few days left and I'm not sure what to do for the best.

OP posts:
MounjaroUser · 13/07/2024 14:50

What @Bettysnow says: I'd go home and wouldn't bother telling any of them anything and when your "friend "eventually realises you're gone and asks why you left give her both barrels then block her

Madamlulu · 13/07/2024 14:50

I don't really have any advice but just wanted to say I'm so sorry it's like this for you.

I agree with the earlier poster who said they are behaving like High School kids.

It sounds like you are different to them and they are being nasty towards you. That's so impolite and nasty and it must be a horrible environment to be in.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do x

BusyBeeBee82 · 13/07/2024 14:49

geekygirldoesnotfitin · 13/07/2024 14:46

We have 3 days left of the holiday.

Thanks everyone you have made me feel a bit better.

I feel it must be something I have done because why would people act like this otherwise. It's not normal is it. Starting to think I'm annoying without realising it.

I'm happy in my own company so for today at least il do my own thing. I'm sat alone but next to them now anyway.

I wouldn’t even bother sitting with them.

depending on the type of holiday I’d either try and go solo and please myself etc or book an early flight home, leave without them noticing etc and block my “friend” enroute to the airport.

what a bunch of horrible cows. It’s most likely them rather than you and if it was something you’d unintentionally done, the least is they should’ve told you so it could be cleared up.

Crinklycrisp · 13/07/2024 14:48

I'd just potter around doing my own thing and ignore the lot of them for the next 3 days. Ditch your friend when you get home and tell her why.

They sound like horrible people.

Bettysnow · 13/07/2024 14:48

Really nasty and that so called friend who asked you along needs dumped for good!
I'd go home and wouldn't bother telling any of them anything and when your "friend "eventually realises you're gone and asks why you left give her both barrels then block her

geekygirldoesnotfitin · 13/07/2024 14:46

We have 3 days left of the holiday.

Thanks everyone you have made me feel a bit better.

I feel it must be something I have done because why would people act like this otherwise. It's not normal is it. Starting to think I'm annoying without realising it.

I'm happy in my own company so for today at least il do my own thing. I'm sat alone but next to them now anyway.

OP posts:
UneFoisAuChalet · 13/07/2024 14:44

Leave now and don’t say a word. They sound like a pack of bitches.

endofthelinefinally · 13/07/2024 14:43

I am guessing they invited you for your share of the cost. They sound awful. I am so sorry.

user1492757084 · 13/07/2024 14:42

You don't need their company - they are like mean school girls.
Decide what to do for the rest of the time to entirely suit yourself.
Enjoy the alone time. Meet some locals, shop, read, swim, take tours and sleep to your own liking.

BowlOfNoodles · 13/07/2024 14:41

No doubt in my mind that your friends been slagging you off behind your back else why are they comfortable treating you like that? please leave asap with no announcement and block her

betterangels · 13/07/2024 14:41

Stoptherideiwanttogetoff24 · 13/07/2024 14:40

Please don’t convince yourself you deserve this treatment it’s their problem not yours

This, OP. Don't take it on.

BigCuteBaby567 · 13/07/2024 14:40

I'm quite confident and not shy but even I'd find that unbelievable difficult. You've stumbled into some weird dynamics and your friend is not sticking with you which is very hurtful.

Your friend probably knew these friends can be like this and asked you to come so you can be her safety blanket. But now she's been accepted by one group, she's dumped you.

I'd fly home or book myself somewhere on my own if possible. Either way, get away from them for your own sanity.

youwouldthink · 13/07/2024 14:40

Have to say I'd get a flight home ASAP and just block the 'friend' .. what an awful way to treat someone. Hopefully there are reasonable flights to get home.
I certainly wouldn't let them know I was leaving either!

Stoptherideiwanttogetoff24 · 13/07/2024 14:40

Please don’t convince yourself you deserve this treatment it’s their problem not yours

notatinydancer · 13/07/2024 14:39

Awful for you , I'd go home and I'd tell your 'friend' why.

betterangels · 13/07/2024 14:38

Horrible. I'd book a flight and go home. I'm sorry that happened. I'd be considering the future of the friendship.

AtrociousCircumstance · 13/07/2024 14:38

Wow. What a bunch of bitches. Sorry OP. Go home immediately if you can afford it. If not just imagine you are on holiday on your own - these are strangers after all, so fuck their rejection, and your friend is no friend. As PPs have said, relax, read, make no further attempt to be a part of things, and embrace the fact you can do as you please.

Gatecrashermum · 13/07/2024 14:38

I'd just ditch the lot of them and enjoy a solo holiday for the last few days. You've spent money to be there (and presumably arranged childcare) and you'll just have to fork out more to go home early.

Take the opportunity to read a book in the sunshine, swim in the pool, eat nice food. It's a real treat going to a restaurant and just having yourself to please - and just reading a book.

Do some solo sightseeing if that's an option. Try and make the most of the time you have left.

The other women are being rude and their behaviour is perplexing but I'd not try and work out what's gone on. Just enjoy your holiday.

And ditch the friend permanently.

TheHuntSyndicate · 13/07/2024 14:38

Dump them and so your own thing for the rest of the holiday.

Then dump the friend when you're home.

StormingNorman · 13/07/2024 14:37

What is wrong with people??? You sound lovely and these mean girls are just unbearably immature. I would try to get a flight home.

Marata · 13/07/2024 14:36

Wow. Fuck them. Adult women who behave like high school mean girls make me want to vomit.

It sounds like you’ve got a healthy perspective on it all. I think you should do whatever you would like to do and whatever would make you happy. Which might mean going home to see the DC, but also given that you have paid money for the trip and it’s only a few days left, if it was me I might find some sight-seeing that I really wanted to do and could enjoy on my own, or maybe see if the hotel is running any good group tours/trips? Or as a PP said just peace out with a good book by the pool, get some nice spa treatments. etc. Maybe try chatting to the other guests and see if they are friendlier than this lot!

NalafromtheLionKing · 13/07/2024 14:36

I would also go home without bothering to let the others know and go NC with the “friend”.

Gazelda · 13/07/2024 14:35

Their behaviour says a lot more about them than it does you OP.

When are you due to fly home?

converseandjeans · 13/07/2024 14:35

That sounds horrible & I think you should just go home & spend time with your family. They sound really immature. I don't know whether you should even say you're heading home. Are you sharing a room with anyone?

IgnoranceNotOk · 13/07/2024 14:34

YANBU - if you can enjoy it without them and laze around reading then do otherwise come back.

Did someone drop out and that’s why you were begged to come?

I think I’d just ask what their problem was to at least find out and possibly clear the air.

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