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Don't want to go to a party or any other social gathering for that matter.What to say ?

56 replies

Motheroffive999 · 26/11/2025 18:05

Am I being unreasonable?
I am in my 50s , I am getting very antisocial in my middle age.
I work all week and look forward to the weekends , where I relax , do my own thing and only speak to my husband.
I have been invited to a party on Sunday afternoon.
The thought of having my weekend spoilt is really stressing me out.
Lots of people are going and are looking forward to it .
What is wrong with me , why don't I want to go ?
Why is everyone else so enthusiastic about going ?
I don't like going out / shopping or any pre arranged events .
I just walk my dog and enjoy my own company .

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Holluschickie · 26/11/2025 18:09

You will fit right in on MN. Everybody here calls their husbands their best friend, never leave the house and don't want to talk to anybody.

Just say you have Covid.

itsthetea · 26/11/2025 18:06

Why do you think there is something wrong with you
because you like different things to some others?

is this a recent thing or have you always been this way

ToKittyornottoKitty · 26/11/2025 18:06

Are you not close to anyone else? I totally get the anti social thing, but sometimes it’s nice to just make the effort for someone else. But if you aren’t close to them then I wouldn’t bother.

Runblebun · 26/11/2025 18:06

when was the last time you saw the people going?

close friend?

Octavia64 · 26/11/2025 18:06

I’m ill.
i’m doing something else at that time.

(I’m disabled and regularly have to say no to stuff)

Runblebun · 26/11/2025 18:05

Are you batting off invitations left right and center?

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