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AIBU?

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AIBU to be a little bit annoyed when people say one thing then do another.

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redderthanred · 08/11/2010 10:55

because it really bugs me.

Family all say they will babysit for me. Was feeling a little bit lonely a few weeks back and have managed to arrange an evening out, to a pub next week.
Family knew i was feeling a bit crap, told me to get out there and they would always be on hand to baby sit.

So, i call my sister and ask her. She says,' well, im not sure, can i let you know next week' call my mum who says ' but i have work the next day,and if its later than 9.30 i will be tired'
Asked my brother, told him he could come round, bring his gf, i would get a pizza ( just no shagging on my bed!!!) and he said ' i dont know'

If they didnt say they would do it, then i wouldnt have organised it.

Not one of them have babysat in an evening for about a year. In fact, i only think its happened about twice.

OP posts:
OldLadyKnowsNothing · 08/11/2010 15:41

OK, so your mum's not keen that particular night because she has work the next day; could she stay over at yours, so she can get to sleep before you come home? Your sister can't commit right away but you can ask again closer to the time as she requested, and your brother has to see what his GF's plans are. All is not yet lost! Apply a little emotional pressure to your sibs, I think. :)

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