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What would you do in this situation?

36 replies

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 18:55

I have a mum friend and children go to same nursery. Meet up a few times outside, always chatting on what's app.

I messaged to say HB to her child and was told that she's having a birthday party with X,y and z. So I asked if my child was invited - and it was no.

I was also told that Ive got an invite to a whole nursery party so I've got that instead.

Ainu?

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Toottooot · 27/03/2026 18:57

Nothing. Attend the party your child is invited to? 🤷🏻‍♀️

RhaenysRocks · 27/03/2026 18:59

Why would you need to do anything? It doesnt sound like your life long friends or anything. What's the issue?

newornotnew · 27/03/2026 18:59

What do you mean?
If your child would enjoy the party, accept politely.

Somedreamer · 27/03/2026 18:59

I don’t understand the issue / problem?

Take your child to the party she is invited to. say thank you, the end?

MyNextDoorNeighbourVotesReform · 27/03/2026 18:59

Go to the party your child has been invited to 🙄

TonTonMacoute · 27/03/2026 19:01

Go to the party you haven't been invited to, throw in a grenade and shoot the first person who runs out.

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:10

Somedreamer · 27/03/2026 18:59

I don’t understand the issue / problem?

Take your child to the party she is invited to. say thank you, the end?

I kinda feel it weird a grown adult tells you they are having a party and you aren't invited. I didn't ask for that information. Just wished him happy birthday based on a status.

So I feel it a bit of a weird conversation.

To then say "well you are going to another party" kinda also weird.

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TMFF · 27/03/2026 19:13

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:10

I kinda feel it weird a grown adult tells you they are having a party and you aren't invited. I didn't ask for that information. Just wished him happy birthday based on a status.

So I feel it a bit of a weird conversation.

To then say "well you are going to another party" kinda also weird.

It's precisely because she is a grown adult that she told you.

How could she have known you couldn't handle that info??

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:14

TMFF · 27/03/2026 19:13

It's precisely because she is a grown adult that she told you.

How could she have known you couldn't handle that info??

But it's just weird?

Since when do we go around and have parties, and tell people who aren't invited about those parties?

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TMFF · 27/03/2026 19:16

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:14

But it's just weird?

Since when do we go around and have parties, and tell people who aren't invited about those parties?

Well since when is it supposed to be classified information?

Surely to goodness you're not so entitled that you think your child should be invited to everything?

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:17

TMFF · 27/03/2026 19:16

Well since when is it supposed to be classified information?

Surely to goodness you're not so entitled that you think your child should be invited to everything?

I think it's weird.

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TMFF · 27/03/2026 19:18

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:17

I think it's weird.

I think it's weirder that you asked if your child was invited.

So rude.

MyNextDoorNeighbourVotesReform · 27/03/2026 19:19

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:14

But it's just weird?

Since when do we go around and have parties, and tell people who aren't invited about those parties?

She obviously wasn't aware that you're hypervigilant

You are inferring that she told you to be unpleasant

If that's what you believe, don't be friendly with her any more

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:19

TMFF · 27/03/2026 19:18

I think it's weirder that you asked if your child was invited.

So rude.

I don't know why she was telling me about the three parties she was having and who was invited. So I asked her if my child was invited.

I find it weird and I wouldn't tell someone about a party unless they were invited or there was a reason to tell them.

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Wishimaywishimight · 27/03/2026 19:20

You said in your OP that you asked if your child was invited and were told no. What's "weird" about it? You asked. She answered.

Satarn · 27/03/2026 19:20

FFS grow-up.
Making something out of nothing, go read a book or something.

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:20

Wishimaywishimight · 27/03/2026 19:20

You said in your OP that you asked if your child was invited and were told no. What's "weird" about it? You asked. She answered.

Why tell me about the parties and where she's going and what she's doing.... Seems weird

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Bearbookagainandagain · 27/03/2026 19:20

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:14

But it's just weird?

Since when do we go around and have parties, and tell people who aren't invited about those parties?

It's a "party" with 3 children. Her daughter's friends.

Maybe she thought you were adult enough to share her daughter's birthday plan without you be jealous of the 3 kids invited?

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:21

Satarn · 27/03/2026 19:20

FFS grow-up.
Making something out of nothing, go read a book or something.

Ditto

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SpiceGirlsNeedAComeBack · 27/03/2026 19:21

Your rude & weird for basically requesting a invite.
Your obviously very different people.

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:21

SpiceGirlsNeedAComeBack · 27/03/2026 19:21

Your rude & weird for basically requesting a invite.
Your obviously very different people.

Weird to be giving a list of all the parties he's having.... Don't you think

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Satarn · 27/03/2026 19:22

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:21

Weird to be giving a list of all the parties he's having.... Don't you think

Its weird your making a big deal out of it.

SemiSober · 27/03/2026 19:22

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:14

But it's just weird?

Since when do we go around and have parties, and tell people who aren't invited about those parties?

It is weird but I wouldn’t have asked outright if my child was invited (even if we were close) I’d wait to be invited

SpiceGirlsNeedAComeBack · 27/03/2026 19:22

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:21

Weird to be giving a list of all the parties he's having.... Don't you think

No she’s just making conversation.
You sound a very bitter & jealous person hopefully in time you’ll learn it’s not a very nice trait.

ThisArtfulOP · 27/03/2026 19:23

SpiceGirlsNeedAComeBack · 27/03/2026 19:22

No she’s just making conversation.
You sound a very bitter & jealous person hopefully in time you’ll learn it’s not a very nice trait.

Not sure I needed 7 messages about it though.

Normally "we are having a party, I'm excited" would have been enough.

I don't sound bitter or jealous but you sound selfish and not considerate

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