I never realised this was such a sticking point for me but I absolutely hate, hate, hate asking for favours. DH has booked us tickets to a show for our anniversary this Friday but our regular babysitter has fallen through. No family nearby. DH doesn't have many 'friend friends" we can ask so it's fallen to me, owner of all the Mum friends and in touch with the school Mums. I do want to go, but I just cannot bring myself to ask someone to help. Is this normal?