Namechanger.
This is probably trivial, but I've started feeling really bad and could use an ear to try and work out what to do.
I'm part of a mums group that meets regularly at each others' houses. While we probably wouldn't normally be friends, we generally get on well and look forward to our time together.
However one or two in the group have become increasingly judgmental and competitive. Sometimes I get nervous before a lunch. The get-togethers used to be just coffee, and through one-up-manship have evolved into a 3 course gourmet treat. Now I start worrying about my turn long in advance.
I've also realized that some of the girls are bitching about others behind each others' backs. I'm wondering what they're saying about me!
Up until now, the benefits have out-weighed the negative, but it's beginning to change. Either I can opt out, which I'm reluctant to do because I still get a lot out of it, or I've got to try and change the situation - but how???
Has anyone been in a similar position? How did you deal with it?