to not want to go to FILs party.

[Coldhands]

Ok, I know I am BU.

Its my (step) FILs 60th party this year. It is fancy dress which is going to require spending bloody money to get something to wear for 1 night. It is also my best friends 30th in the same week which means celebrating on the same weekend as FILs party!

Agghhhhhhh. I know I have to go to FILs party but I would so rather go out with my friends. Its not fair! AIBU?

runnybottom 'I go to celebrations if I have an intention to celebrate. I expect people to come to mine for the same reason.' Quite agree - nothing worse than hosting a party and someone looking like they were dragged there under protest. Makes everyone feel uncomfortable. And some people, I'm afraid, just can't put on a happy face and pretend. (I'm not one of them - I can play a good game, but eventually I will escape. Talk to the dog, or something!)

'On the OP's dilemma, the family seems care little about the feelings of others anyway, so expecting everyone else to cater to theres is a bit rich.' Oh, but that's what families are best at!! 'We don't want to do what you've invited us to do, but we do expect you to do what we've invited you to'.

I really haven't time for this. It is getting very silly.

Sorry Clara Jo, that was in response to runny's post.

Opposing viewpoints are silly? Nice debating style you have there.

Almost as nice as telling anyone who disagrees with you that the obviously don't understand your post. Where I come from we call that patronising.

Anyway, this time, definitely I AM OUT! Do youor worst.

Go as your DP.

and he can go as you