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To say no, as I was an afterthought

157 replies

SkunderlaiSkendi · 25/11/2024 12:11

I went to visit my Mum last week

Whilst there, she mentioned that her and my two siblings (along with their partners and kids) had booked a xmas meal

I was then invited - in her words- ''if we can change the booking''

Me and OH have made very loose plans that involve staying home and would have loved to have gone, but the fact we are an afterthought has pissed me off to such an extent I have said no

AIBU? - clearly it matters not to anyone if me and my husband are there or not?

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PonyPatter44 · 25/11/2024 12:20

Is there a reason why they didn't include you originally? Does this kind of thing happen often?

maudelovesharold · 25/11/2024 12:18

I’d probably do exactly the same. I wouldn’t, however let them think I had other plans, I would make it quite clear that I didn’t appreciate being an afterthought. But then I’m petty like that!

Calamitousness · 25/11/2024 12:15

That’s awful. Did you ask her why you were not included in the plans?

EmraldSky · 25/11/2024 12:14

I think it all depends. were they all together when they made plans or did they call eachother up to make these plans? do they normally celebrate xmas without you?

HotCrossBunplease · 25/11/2024 12:13

What’s the backstory? Do you normally all celebrate together?

Do you live further away than your siblings?

PinoGrejioh · 25/11/2024 12:12

That's very hurtful.

Did you assume you'd be busy? What do they normally do?

RealHousewivesOfTaunton · 25/11/2024 12:12

You already have plans. I'd be hurt too.