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siobhan8686 · 27/12/2018 12:52

I invited my cousin and her 2 children over for Christmas as they had no one else to spend it with, and it would be nice for us all to spend it together. Firstly she was disappointed when she asked if she could sleep over Christmas eve so she didn't have to pay double fair taxi on Christmas day, but i said no as we had no space and i wanted the morning just me my partner and kids anyway. She got annoyed but i thought if you dont want to come thats fine. Then she said she will still come what can she bring, i said bring a couple bottles of wine and a couple bottles of shloar for the kiddies. Christmas eve she messages me saying she'll be round at 8 in the morning Shock i said its too early can you make it 11/12. She came without any wine or drinks for kids. She bought us presents ( 1 poundland toy for each of my children and a gift voicher for h&m for me) she is not short of money so this is not the reason for lack of bringing something to contribute to xmas day). They all had, salmon and poached eggs, a full xmas dinner, 3 puddings and snacks plus she had wine, baileys, champagne, gin. Plus i spent £10 on each of there presents. Ive just gone to spend my voucher and there was £5 on there! So in total she has spent £7 on us and had all the works xmas day. Im so angry, and the £5 voucher was what tipped me over the edge as when she gave it me she said to treat me and the girls. How can i treat 3 of us with £5?! Would you say something or just leave it and never invite them again? Sorry for long post. Just needed a rant.

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Weebitawks · 27/12/2018 12:55

Sometimes, there’s a reason why people end up spending Christmas alone...

siobhan8686 · 27/12/2018 12:57

@Weebitawks I totally agree. Will be the first and last time I invite her. She didn't even offer to help wash up afterwards 😱 I spent the second half of xmas day seething.

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Santaisonthesherry · 27/12/2018 12:59

Your post states you invited them as you thought it would be nice. Not for what they would bring with them...
Lesson learned don't invite them again.

Seniorcitizen1 · 27/12/2018 13:01

The true meaning of Christmas seems to have passed you both by - it’s about giving not receiving

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 27/12/2018 13:04

I think this is a classic case of
"You can think what you like, but You can't say what you like".

LastOneDancing · 27/12/2018 13:04

You did a nice thing.
She was obnoxious.
Lesson learned.

I wouldn't say anything because you didn't invite her in order to get 'stuff' and that's the way it will be interpreted to wider family when they ask why you fell out.

But she behaved terribly, and I wouldn't go out if my way to do anything nice for her again.

LagunaBubbles · 27/12/2018 13:06

Of course I would say something, people only get away with outrageous behaviour because others let them, she's very cheeky and no I wouldnt be inviting her again.

justilou1 · 27/12/2018 13:06

Your cousin is a CF and needs to be told!!!

OnceUponAThread · 27/12/2018 13:07

I wouldn't say anything, because she'll interpret it as being grabby and it will cause a fight.

But I also wouldn't invite them ever again. And if asked why, I'd explain.

dontneedthedrama · 27/12/2018 13:10

I wouldn't say anything just never invite again. If she ever does ask for a invite again say no and is she asks why you can tell her she's a cf that's why .

starcrossedseahorse · 27/12/2018 13:13

Cannot believe that you have totalled up what you have spent and compared it. Surely most people are not as crass as this. Hmm

MrsJane · 27/12/2018 13:18

YANBU! Your cousin is a CF!

I wouldn't say anything but I would never invite her over for anything again.

It always amazes me how many people turn up empty handed to things, it's so bloody rude!

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