I promised myself I would run a mile from this but have found myself smack bang in the middle!
I have experienced that horrible isolation from other mums in the school playground many times. However, I've persevered & made a handful of really nice, genuine & I think long standing friends (finally).
We meet occasionally in the evenings which I usually take charge of arranging & am more than happy to. There is one mum who sometimes joins us who has a broader range of mummy friends, alot of whom don't give me the warm fuzzy feeling! Needless to say I give them a wide berth & just put it down to the fact I'm not everyones cup of tea.
Anyway, I'm arranging dinner again & invited the roaming mummy. In turn she asked if she can invite someone who she knows I've had issues with. Now I would normally think maybe she is trying to instigate building some bridges but I genuinly think she hasn't realised how much I detest this woman.
I thought I was being very assertive in saying I thought it best this other woman did not join us (we do not see eye to eye & I am often ignored by her in the playground). Although my friend was very diplomatic, I can't help feeling bad & I know I shouldn't but I do...grrrrr!
The other mums are not big fans either but I've had a mixed response back from them. A couple said good for you, stick to your guns & the others were more let's invite her if it's easier.
WWYD?