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Was IBU leaving meal?

645 replies

CharDee · 16/06/2019 15:51

We went for a meal earlier for Father's Day/DH's Birthday/friends birthday. We arranged this a couple of weeks ago and it slipped our mind it was Father's Day but everyone was happy to go along with it still.

There was 8 of us all there plus DS and friends children. Our friends -"Anna" and "Jack" had their two older children and a newborn. All our other friends who were there don't have children but one couple is expecting their first baby.

I had a miscarriage not long ago and DH and I have decided that we are not going to have any more children. DH always wanted more and coming to this decision was hard for him especially.

Our friends are aware of the miscarriages that I've had and we've said that we don't want any more children. The main reason is that I can't go through another miscarriage but also DS was born with a rare condition that a new baby may have too.

At lunch Jack asked DH what DS has got him for Father's Day. I had spent quite a lot of money, I think maybe a bit out of guilt, and got him a new games console and games. Anna said she felt guilty because she only got Jack something small. Jack laughed then said "Well you've given me three children. I bet CharDee got DH that because she's never going to give him anymore babies." Nobody else laughed and one of our friends just said "That's a bit rude don't you think Jack? I think you should apologise."

Jack laughed it off and said "I didn't mean anything by it but Anna shouldn't have to feel bad about presents just because CharDee feels bad about not being able to have kids. I'm not overstepping here but we know she didn't want anymore anyway."

I just felt like shit and couldn't even bring myself to say anything. I just stood up and walked out. I got in the car and drove home. We only live a five minute drive away so when I got home I just text DH to apologise and asked him to either walk with DS or call when he's ready to leave. Not ten minutes later DH was home with DS and the other friends (with the exception of Anna and Jack) and suggested we order a takeaway instead and stay at home.

Jack has since sent me a message basically saying he uses humour in awkward situations and that he's sorry I didn't find it funny but thinks everyone leaving was an overreaction and asked if I could explain this to everyone that it's nothing to be offended over. I haven't replied because I honestly can't put in to words how I feel but now I'm slightly worried that I over reacted.

Was I wrong to leave the meal and then was it wrong for DH to leave and bring everyone home? Apparently DH said he was leaving and his friend (who is the one who asked Jack to apologise) suggested Jack and Anna stay and everyone else come to see me. I'm worried that I made the afternoon all about me when all I tried to do was not get in a ridiculous argument and cause a scene!

OP posts:
ChippingInLowCarbing · 17/06/2019 08:51

I’d just reply
‘Don’t bother. I have no intention of seeing either of you again. Ps: best way to avoid ‘uodet’ Is thinking before you speak, not accusing others of over reacting.

Are the bloke who told Jack he needed to apologise and texting friend a couple? They both sound great.

I hope DH tells jack where to shove his football

InsertFunnyUsername · 17/06/2019 08:53

"Fuck you and your ignorant husband, All the best"

Sorry you went through this OP, but you're better off rid of them. Your DH and Friends sound like gooduns.

tuxedocatsintophats · 17/06/2019 08:54

What Fiona said.

RandomMess · 17/06/2019 08:55

"What on earth makes you think I would ever want to see either of you again?"

londonrach · 17/06/2019 08:55

Op"..youve handled this well as have your amazing friends. Just to let you know..anna will be on mn as someones whos anti it is usually into it. X

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 17/06/2019 08:56

Just be perfectly polite yet cutting:

Thanks for the apology for your behaviour today. Agree that it's best to cancel the meet-up this week. Appreciate the offer to let me know when you're free in the future, but there's absolutely no need as I don't envisage any future meet-ups either.

hobnobsaremyfavourite · 17/06/2019 08:59

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flumpybear · 17/06/2019 08:59

Think I'd be inclined to say

Wow, just WOW!! You've been shunned by not only us, but all your friends that were there too, and you STILL don't get it - guaranteed I'll be washing my hair if ever you're free So please feel free to fuck off

Frazzled2207 · 17/06/2019 09:03

How horrid of both of them.

I am very pleased you have a lovely dh and friends.

I would not give Anna a response, at all. She's crying out for a "don't worry I understand" text. Make other plans for this week and perhaps be busy next time she suggests something, if she does.
In the longer term it might be worth your while being friends with her again, but I would not want to see Jack again tbh

musicalxo · 17/06/2019 09:11

Wow what aresholes. Anna is still pretending they did nothing wrong. I would probably just ignore and block her, but I know the urge to snap something back at her is very appealing...

Anyway, you have a wonderful DH and wonderful friends, OP. I'm sorry about your miscarriages, but I'm glad you have a great support system.

aweedropofsancerre · 17/06/2019 09:14

My response would be either ignore or ‘I agree that we should cancel. I will be in touch when ‘I’ am ready......

FetchezLaVache · 17/06/2019 09:18

'I thought you might cancel, you must be so embarrassed.
As for letting me know when you are free, thanks, but no thanks'

Then block

I love this suggestion from @OpportunityKnocks! It's just devastatingly cold and to the point.

kateandme · 17/06/2019 09:21

well done for making a stand and walking out.not just sitting there letting someone be so fucking aful.
and the other came to see you shows you he was being awful.what a knob.
you have lovely friends and dh.
im sorry this must be a difficult time.you have a good little family.just bask in them this afternoon.youve got a good little team there :)

Lahlahfizzyfizzydoda · 17/06/2019 09:23

What a pair of cunts.

I’d ignore....but send her a bill for all the baby things that you have lent/given!

LuluJakey1 · 17/06/2019 09:30

You think it's best if we cancel our meet-up? I can't believe you thought there was any possibility I was considering meeting you. I prefer my friends to be kind at heart, thoughtful, generous-spirited people so I no longer consider you and Jack amongst them.
Then block

LuluJakey1 · 17/06/2019 09:34

Or

Totally understand you must be way too embarrassed to face me after yesterday's unkindness. No need to send any further availability- I have no interest in meeting you again.

Bluntness100 · 17/06/2019 09:35

Don't respond. She's trying to put you on the back foot. There is nothing you can respond with that will give you the upper hand. Her message is designed to say you want to see her, she doesn't wish to see you.

So leave her stewing. Like jack. She'll be obsessively checking for a message,

So don't do it, take the upper hand back, don't respond. Make her second guess her self.

ptumbi · 17/06/2019 09:35

'I thought you might cancel, you must be so embarrassed.
As for letting me know when you are free, thanks, but no thanks'

I'd send this, amended from opportunityknocks

What a pair of insensitive twats. Well rid, op.

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ilovecatsabittoomuch · 17/06/2019 09:46

I would either ghost her or say something along the lines of what people have suggested below like "no need to let me know when you're free, the answer will be no. All the best"

I think it's a good thing she cancelled, it re-confirms what an utter idiot she is. Terrible apology, selfish message (I will let you know when I am free) I mean WTF

MadamMMA · 17/06/2019 09:48

'I thought you might cancel, you must be so embarrassed.
As for letting me know when you are free, thanks, but no thanks'*

YES!!

Goodideaatthetime007 · 17/06/2019 09:49

I would probably just block and and ignore because I am too wet for my own good but in this instance I hope I would have the guts to respond as Fiona has suggested.

ilovecatsabittoomuch · 17/06/2019 09:53

Agree what @FionasWineShow suggested is a good reply

Jezebel101 · 17/06/2019 09:53

"That won't be necessary"

Then block/delete.

Don't curse or give them an excuse to claim you behaved badly or with anything less than the cool dignity you've displayed so far.

What a grade-A POS

billy1966 · 17/06/2019 09:56

OP, so sorry for the huge pain you and your husband are going through.

Your friends have shown you who they are in different ways.

I would not dignify either of these people with a response. Just block.

I believe as times goes on you will recall multiple examples of when they were similarly mean and disgusting.

You are well rid.

Be calm and clear with mutual friends that you will no longer be socialising with them.

I absolutely believe with Anna's efforts to meet up with your friends quickly was to try and elbow you out.

She wasn't silent because of embarrassment, she agreed with Jack.

Horrible, horrible people. Well rid.

kalinkafoxtrot45 · 17/06/2019 09:56

opportunityknocks’s message, or simply no response and block.

Keep it classy and understated.

I can’t believe how foul they both are! Feel sorry for their kids having Mr and Mrs Shit as parents.

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