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Would this be really rude of me or would no one even notice?

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Chiccachoo · 01/06/2021 16:42

Hi. I’m after some perspective from other people. I have a wedding to go to at the end of July. Now most “normal” people would think great, no big deal, something to look forward to, but that’s the problem, I’m not looking forward to it. Now this isn’t down to anyone else, or the fact that I don’t like the people I’ll be around all day, no, it’s because of me. You see I suffer with anxiety, and this last year or so since covid it’s got real. I think I have other issues going on to and I don’t feel like I respond to things like this in a normal way. I don’t feel confident in how I look. I’m overweight, hopeless with hair and make up, and I even find sorting an outfit a challenge. I find making small talk for more than an hour or so incredibly challenging and that’s with people I know well, not strangers.

I have dc and haven’t had a night away in years so my dh thinks it’ll be a good night. I only admitted to him the other day that I’ve been worried about this wedding for a long time, I’m talking months, around summer last year when it was in the early stages of being arranged. He has suggested that we take time out throughout the day, like in between the formalities to take some time out just for us. We are staying over at the venue so have our room and dh has said we can always go back to there and chill in between if it all gets to much for me. So what do we all think of that would it be rude of me? I’m thinking if I can get some time in between everything to chill, even if it’s 10 minutes or so, I might be able to get though the day without wanting to just go back to my room, get in bed and not leave until the next morning.

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scaredsadandstuck · 01/06/2021 17:30

Ha - others have beaten me to it, but just tell your dsis that you and DH are hoping to make the most of the child free time and make it very clear what you mean.

diddl · 01/06/2021 17:31

@Chiccachoo

I just have a feeling my dsis will find any excuse to come knocking on our door. She takes things really personally so having a word beforehand prob would cause tension.
Make your own "having a shag" notice to put on the door!
Chiccachoo · 01/06/2021 17:31

Lol

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QueenPaw · 01/06/2021 17:32

If anyone asks you can always be vague
"Went to get some fresh air/a drink/toilet/chat to X..."

SleepingStandingUp · 01/06/2021 17:32

You just have to jump in the bed and make really loud sex noises every time someone knocks on the door.

Chiccachoo · 01/06/2021 17:33

Yeah I’m probably just over thinking it but going off past experiences of family parties I just know I will need some down time just me and dh on our own no one else.

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Chiccachoo · 01/06/2021 17:33

I’m just praying our room isn’t next door to either my dsis or my parents lol.

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ChubbyMsSunshine · 01/06/2021 17:35

This is fine, please don't worry as it's not rude at all. The reason there's a lull in the middle is because the bride and groom are busy having photos etc usually so they're not going to notice...unless you're part of the wedding party and will be in photos?

Your DH has come up with the perfect solution if you ask me.

amusedbush · 01/06/2021 17:36

My brother is getting married in November and I'm absolutely dreading it, have been since they set the date. I really hate big social events and parties - DH and I eloped to avoid it!

Sadly I can't just not go so I'll be ducking out regularly to get away from the hustle and bustle. I don't think your plan is rude at all!

Peace43 · 01/06/2021 17:36

I’d probably say up front to family that I had a delicate stomach so would step out if necessary during the day. Then it’s unlikely anyone would ask again. If they did I’d just gesture to the stomach and grimace.

I need time out from social events lots and I take it when I need to. I don’t apologise for it but if there’s new people I do tend to make a little easy excuse up front so I don’t need to explain.

thewreckofthehesperus · 01/06/2021 17:42

I'm the same when it comes to formal events, when the budget stretches to it I get my hair and makeup done professionally so as I feel good and I'm not a sweaty, stressed mess before I even get to the event.

As for questions on where you've been as previously mentioned keep it breezy. 'Nipped to the loo, got chatting, needed some air etc' and DON'T tell your sister your room number.

Have strategies in place so you can have the night YOU will enjoy.

Chiccachoo · 01/06/2021 17:43

Yeah she’ll definitely ask what room I’m in so I’ll have to try and get around it.

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Soverymuchfruit · 01/06/2021 17:44

Sounds like you do need to say something to your sis. To avoid tension though, could it not be in the context of a bit of a heart to heart about your anxiety more generally? She is your sis, and you say you're close except she doesn't understand this about you - so tell her.

Then, if she says she wants to help at the wedding and you're worried she'llbe even more around - tell her it would be super helpful if she could cover for you when you and DH slip off and stop the rest of the family following you.

MargaretThursday · 01/06/2021 17:45

I know if I sneak off a few times they’ll be like oh where have you been.

Have a few excuses.
"Went to the loo, got chatting to someone who's at another wedding here."
"Went to slip into more comfy shoes I had in my room."
"Just needed a bit of fresh air, didn't mean to be that long."

Only thing is, I know from me, is that once I've left, I find it really hard to go back. I can stay up to a point, but once I've gone up to my room, that would be it. Will you be okay going back?

Soverymuchfruit · 01/06/2021 17:45

She's your sis and she loves you - somake her your ally.

Yousoundlikeaknob · 01/06/2021 17:45

You need to cultivate being evasive...

Practice with your other half. It will make you feel stronger.

Surely DSIS will understand if you and DH need some tone alone?!?

Peachee · 01/06/2021 17:47

Awww bless you. This was me a few years back.. i suffered a really awful mental breakdown and an existential crisis.. the problem was I was a bridesmaid!! Luckily we had a room so I went for a lie down in the interval. It was hard as you would expect but I got through and I was glad to have had the room to go to. It turned out to be an ok day eventually..
just wanted to say you won’t feel like this forever.. you have to take very small baby sparrow steps. Your brain will eventually reset. I thought I was going to be a recluse for the rest of my life and die old alone and miserable. I promise things will improve. For now do what you need to do to get you by xxxx

Chiccachoo · 01/06/2021 17:48

Yeah I’ll be fine going back as long as I get some time to recharge. Well you’d think my dsis would understand but she can’t be a bit self absorbed and tends to either miss social cues or completely ignores them and does what’s suits her. My dh thinks she does tnis on purpose and that everything has to be about her but I’m secretly wondering if she has issues possibly adhd/autistic as it runs in our family.

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Chiccachoo · 01/06/2021 17:49

Thanks Peachee. Sorry things were tough for you.

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godmum56 · 01/06/2021 17:52

does your dsis live with you? cos how does she manage when you are not there?

Peach01 · 01/06/2021 17:52

That's completely reasonable and think it's quite normal for people to need to go to their room from time to time.
No one would even notice. You sometimes need a breather and to kick your heels off for 15.

I don't like going to weddings, my health isn't great, it's a long day where you're never really dressed for comfort.
I'm planning my own. Have chosen a venue as local as possible with plenty of parking so if anyone feels like I do and they want to get home after the meal they can.

Chiccachoo · 01/06/2021 17:53

No she doesn’t live with me lol. She has 3 dc and lives with her dh. She manages fine usually, is far more sociable than me, goes on holidays alone or with friends etc. But when it’s come to past family events she’s kind of followed me and dh around.

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KingdomScrolls · 01/06/2021 17:57

When she asks which room you're in , lie. We're in 216 if she goes knocking she won't find you, if you see her later, oh did I say 216 I meant 126 (actually you're in 612) etc. If she keeps going on, just laugh and all why she's so concerned about where your room is, DH is a one woman man etc so no need for her to come knocking.

Chiccachoo · 01/06/2021 17:59

Lol yeah I actually might try this lol. We can only check in after the wedding ceremony around 2pm so we might sneak off early and see if our room is ready.

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Subbaxeo · 01/06/2021 18:04

I think it’s quite normal to go back to your room for a snooze or freshen up. I would have to do that-am very sociable but also very introverted so would need some down time during the day, especially if a long evening too👍