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To not know how to handle the response to the joint party suggestion?

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runningroundalot · 10/04/2026 18:31

Reading threads on here and noticed that a lot of people suggested joint parties to save money. Parties are really expensive so I messaged another mum with a birthday around the same time as ds to see if she’d like to throw them a joint party.

She’s replied in a way that’s made me feel really awkward, made it kind of plain that she thinks it’s a really odd suggestion.

I don’t know how to leave it now! Wish I’d never asked.

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Roads · 10/04/2026 18:36

I don't understand how it could be awkward? Can you explain what she said that made you think that?

Surely all you need to reply is no problem thanks for the speedy response.

Magnificentkitteh · 10/04/2026 18:35

"No worries, we will just do our own thing". Don't overthink. It was a suggestion. She'd rather not, for whatever reason. Probably nothing personal but she probably doesn't fancy compromising or doesn't need to save money/faff. Another person might have jumped at the chance but it's not for everyone.

Hankunamatata · 10/04/2026 18:34

What did she say that made it awkward?

DontBuyANewMumCashmere · 10/04/2026 18:33

Can you paraphrase her reply?

Basically I'd say something like 'No worries was just a thought, hope your little one enjoys the party, we will send an invite when we book ours' (if applicable!)

Everlil · 10/04/2026 18:33

How old are the children? By about 5yrs old (in my experience), the child tends to want their own party. I wouldn’t worry about it. Did she say yes or no? Are you and your child good friends with them?

tinyspiny · 10/04/2026 18:33

What did she say then ? Personally I think it’s a bit odd to do joint parties unless the children involved are best friends .

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