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AIBU to be extremely pissed off at this family 'friend' and her MLM?

42 replies

punkpuffin · 24/05/2017 16:29

I'm so angry at a message I just received but my pregnancy hormones could be affecting my judgment.
Quick background, I'm 22 weeks pregnant and have slipped a disk meaning I'm on bed rest until my baby can be delivered by c section at 34 weeks. On top of that I have a 3 yo and 15 mo and my husband works long hours as a chef so is out of the house day time and evening. Family memevers have dropped Every thing to look after my children as I can't do anything off them or be left alone with them as I can't pick them up etc. This has been going on for 4 weeks now and it's obviously bringing me down as I can't look after my children and I'm wishing my pregnancy away because I want to get better (I will have my back operated on as soon as the baby is born and i should be back to normal after 4 ish weeks).
Any way today I received a message from a family friend who does Forever living. She hasn't contacted me since this whole thing started. The message says "Hi I hope you are feeling better. If you are bored I could come and do my forever buisness presentation for you".
That was it, AIBU to what to scream? I haven't replied as I don't want to get into an argument.

OP posts:
treaclesoda · 24/05/2017 16:30

How bored would anyone have to be that they would want someone to come round and do their Forever Living crap? Hmm

Probably best to ignore it I suppose, but I can see why you are angry, I would be too.

StandardNameHere · 24/05/2017 16:32

Reply saying that you could never be THAT bored

FluffyWhiteTowels · 24/05/2017 16:36

What is forever living ?

Is it living until you die ?

Am confused

MrsPringles · 24/05/2017 16:36

Tell her to poke it. I agree, nobody can ever be that bored surely Shock

CormorantDevouringTime · 24/05/2017 16:37

That's hilarious - I'd be too amused by her chutzpah to be cross, but I would respond, "no thanks, but if I'm ever that bored I'll let you know"

Here's hoping the next 12 weeks pass quickly.

WiddlinDiddling · 24/05/2017 16:39

"You could.. and then I could stick all your promotional material up your arse, and then stab you in the eyes with a rusty fork.... "

FluffyWhiteTowels · 24/05/2017 16:40

Or say I'll read the promotional stuff you take the children out for the day

fluffandsnuff · 24/05/2017 16:40

How about, come and see me anyway, not interested in forever living tbh but would love to see you (although you'll have to put the kettle on)!

I have MLM friends and got sucked in for four weeks of madness myself. If you can separate the friend from the bot, great- but I've found you have to be very direct in saying no thanks!

Pumperthepumper · 24/05/2017 16:41

Could she maybe be joking though?

ToddlerIs2 · 24/05/2017 16:42

At least ages not saying her FL crap will cure you! Do what fluffytowels said

fluffandsnuff · 24/05/2017 16:42

That bored comment is bloody cheeky though

Greyponcho · 24/05/2017 16:43

Or say I'll read the promotional stuff you take the children out for the day

^^this Grin

AnotherQuoll · 24/05/2017 16:48

I would've definitely taken that 'offer' to do a presentation as a joke. Are you certain she's not just kidding around?

innurendo · 24/05/2017 16:53

Respond with "why, have your thumbscrews broken?"

FishInAWetSuitAndFlippers · 24/05/2017 16:54

These people are horrible.

When I was pregnant a few years back a neighbour was asking about my son and daughter who had died.

She then went on to try and sell me some of her forever living crap so the child I was carrying would be healthy.

I was beyond furious.

pictish · 24/05/2017 16:54

"Thanks but no thanks."

Italiangreyhound · 24/05/2017 16:58

People who have their own business get a bit obsessed. It sounds like you need to just say kindly "No thank you."

FishInAWetSuitAndFlippers how absolutely appalling. Sad

FrenchMartiniTime · 24/05/2017 16:59

Tell her to sod off and if she wants to be helpful she can come over to Hoover the living room and make you a cup of tea!

Some people are unreal.

BorisTrumpsHair · 24/05/2017 17:03

People who have their own business get a bit obsessed
Grin at though or Forever Living and MLM cons being someones "own business"

Ollivander84 · 24/05/2017 17:05

I've just had spinal surgery 2 weeks ago and I think I would rather watch paint dry than have that as entertainment Grin
I might be bored but my brain is intact

Arkhamasylum · 24/05/2017 17:14

I'd be really tempted to say that it was so lovely to hear from her and if she could spare you any time to do (any chore) you would appreciate it. Tell her the Forever Living joke was so funny it set off your bad back Angry

Fishinawetsuitandflippers - that is the most crass and insensitive thing I've ever heard. Flowers

BitOutOfPractice · 24/05/2017 17:17

You could reply "no thanks but if you're that bored you could come round and give me a hand like a real friend"

TinselTwins · 24/05/2017 17:17

I thought aloe vera was dangerous in pregnancy anyway?

Fishinawetsuit, so Angry for you! OMG! I can't even….

wickerlampshade · 24/05/2017 17:56

I'd be inclined to reply " thanks for cheering me up -best laugh I've had in ages imagining that id be bored enough to want to listen to that!"

DailyMailReadersAreThick · 24/05/2017 18:05

Just me that would say yes for the entertainment factor? Blush