A friend is hosting a small party to celebrate another friend's significant birthday. Due to poor weather forecast, the host has said the event will be indoors. A couple of the group won't socialise indoors and have been going to each of the rest of us independently to say how mean that is as they will now be excluded, she's only doing that to make it easier for her . I've told them that it wouldn't be pleasant for those who are ok to be indoors if they have to shiver outside to keep those who want it be outside happy. Apparently that makes the rest of us selfish, as we know they won't mix indoors . Host has. suggested everyone comes for pre-drinks outside, move in for food, at which point they could leave, which they have declined. Their choice, But it's causing a real rift and the Host is really upset,
How do I help make this better?
So as not to drip feed.... all been double vaccinated, no underlying conditions (as far as I know but a close knit group so am sure there aren't any), none of us work in environments that might make us vulnerable.
My personal view is that I respect people's wishes to continue isolating themselves from others, even though I think that's a bit OTT if not vulnerable, but don't think they should be bad mouthing those who are ready to move on.
Help please!