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Don't Want to use Voucher on 2nd Friend

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BoundaryGirl3939 · 16/03/2026 11:46

I know this sounds petty but I can't help how I feel.

I have a voucher for a really nice restaurant. I asked a good friend of mine to go to this restaurant tomorrow and mentioned i had a voucher we could use. She said great.

She has since messaged me to say she has invited another friend.

I have noticed in the past that when the 3 of us are together that I can be sidelined and ignored. I dont think its intentional but i decided I would stay away from get-togethers with the 3 of us.

This is the petty part. I didnt mind using the voucher on the first friend as she is a good friend. The second lady she invited has been stingy with me in the past and is self absorbed. I dont want to use my voucher on her. Not because of the cash but on principle.

They now know I have this voucher...but I never offered to use it on 2nd friend. How do I get out of this without making things awkward? I can't leave the 3rd lady out but I equally dont want to use it on her.

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BoundaryGirl3939 · 16/03/2026 11:53

Does this come off as rude...I could say...The voucher won't stretch for the 3 of us so I will use it with you another time?

I think she thinks I adore 2nd friend...I do like her but she is self absorbed and has been unappreciative in the past.

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getsomehelp · 16/03/2026 11:53

I would say, “I offered to share my voucher with you, not Doreen, this isnt going to work”

MrsBeesBakedBeans · 16/03/2026 11:52

It would be a shame if you were struck down with a stomach bug on the day of the reservation...

BoundaryGirl3939 · 16/03/2026 11:50

Duvetdayneeded · 16/03/2026 11:48

Sudden last minute illness?

I could do that but she never confirmed whether or not the other lady was coming...only that she invited her...arrrgh!

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DragonmotherKhaleesi · 16/03/2026 11:50

I would cancel.

Duvetdayneeded · 16/03/2026 11:48

Sudden last minute illness?

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