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To not have a housewarming because of this friend

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Isitme27 · 19/03/2025 11:46

I'd like to have a housewarming but I have one friend who is quite outspoken. She will speak her mind and sometimes says things that upset people. She can be tactless. I know people may ask why im friends with her but otherwise she is a good friend, she can be very kind. However I am worried about her offending someone at the party, especially one member of my family particularly who is very sensitive. Not inviting her isn't an option, she is part of a large group of friends and it would effectively end our friendship. How would you handle this one? Would it be unreasonable to have a bit of a word with her beforehand and say my relative is sensitive or something?

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Crumpleton · 19/03/2025 12:16

Does she speak her mind or is she nasty?

Nothing wrong with speaking your mind but if it's comments that are made in a nasty way about/towards someone which aren't warranted then to me that's their personal preference and uncalled for and not someone I'd want to invite to a housewarming party..

After all you're just as entitled to speak your mind as she is and if you think she's going to upset your guests speak up and tell her why she's not invited.

gamerchick · 19/03/2025 12:05

Have 2.

feelingrobbed · 19/03/2025 12:05

Let the friend go.

MissyPants · 19/03/2025 12:03

Oddsocksanduglyshoes · 19/03/2025 11:55

What would be the worst that would happen if she offended people? Would it just be awkward or would it cause bigger problems?

Because it's not a nice feeling to be on the receiving end of it??

anon4net · 19/03/2025 11:56

Either separate the gatherings or only have one or the other.

Is it likely based on numbers this friend would bump into your relative? Would the friend respond well if you explained the situation with this family member and asked her to avoid certain topics? Though clearly if your friend is sharing racist, homophonic or anti disability rants etc, then to me that’s reason enough not to invite her - not saying she is, just not sure what type of speaking her mind you are talking about.

Oddsocksanduglyshoes · 19/03/2025 11:55

What would be the worst that would happen if she offended people? Would it just be awkward or would it cause bigger problems?

MissDoubleU · 19/03/2025 11:53

Have a family only do and then have a gathering of your friends, who are also her friends? Why do you need to have one huge party with everyone?

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