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To ask how to get out of a big social event

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CurdinHenry · 15/04/2026 13:48

In-law massive family/ I have crippling social anxiety and have done all my life/ it's in the middle of nowhere and I am DONE / if it were my family id say no but moot as my family is tiny and wouldn't have a massive event ever.

Would upset my husband to just say no so I just need a reason.

Currently wondering if it's possible to sustain a very minor on purpose injury that puts me in minor injuries just before departure time but that's probably excessive.

So, mn, please help me come up with a realistic excuse nearer the time (and let's hope my mil doesn't mn)

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Happytaytos · 15/04/2026 13:51

Please talk to your husband and make this event manageable for you. A decent partner would listen and help. Maybe set up a room you can retreat into, or strict time limits on when you will be with the family. Faking an injury isn't OK.