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To think friend is being selfish?

32 replies

Fluffandsparkles · 21/11/2021 17:08

So a friend of mine has an elderly mum who’s been unwell. She lives in another town in a retirement flat which has guest rooms. They are spending Christmas together and she wanted him to stay in one the guest rooms for a couple of nights. He left it too late to book a restaurant for Xmas lunch and won’t cook it in her flat so they’re going out on Christmas Eve for dinner instead. He’s also booked a hotel for himself instead of staying with his mum because the bar sounds nice!
Am I being unreasonable to think he’s being very selfish?

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Fluffandsparkles · 21/11/2021 20:58

@FatHat he ridiculed that suggestion when I made it

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Fluffandsparkles · 21/11/2021 21:00

@SeasonFinale as I said she’s unable to not choosing not to.

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Natty13 · 21/11/2021 21:04

Why don't you go and spend Christmas with her then?

SeasonFinale · 21/11/2021 22:35

[quote Fluffandsparkles]@SeasonFinale as I said she’s unable to not choosing not to.[/quote]
Yes but he is able to and is going to see her. So why is he the selfish one? (He isn't). Just because he isn't doing it the exact way you would doesn't make it wring. Clearly you are the sister.

Oneforthemoneytwo · 21/11/2021 22:39

What he’s doing sounds totally fine.

WomanStanleyWoman · 21/11/2021 22:46

@Saysama

Hopefully he’ll keep the beer consumption under control so he’s still able to have a nice day with his mum!

You seem a bit over involved in this person’s life and extremely judgmental. What gives?

Yep - got to agree with this. It really isn’t any of your business how much beer he drinks, or whether he sleeps in a guest room or a hotel. It seems like you’re determined to find fault with him.
MoverCat · 21/11/2021 22:58

Don't most people have a few drinks Christmas Eve?

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