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    1 year ago

    My friend is hosting a lunch at her house this weekend and everyone is bringing their children and partners. As the only childless person in the group, is it bad that I want to bail on this because…I don’t want to hang out with kids this weekend?

    • bull⚡
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      If you do go… when you’re there, mention how well/much you’ve been sleeping. As frequently as you can organically fit it into conversation.

    • CEOofmyhouse56
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      1 year ago

      You can’t go because you’re coming down with something. I hope you get well soon.

    • calhoon2005
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      Speaking as someone with kids, if a friend of mine were to say they were sick, or coming down with something and they were going to stay away - I would be very grateful. I’d also be cool with a childless person bailing on a kid-centric thing, but that’s just me.

    • just_kitten
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      Not even remotely bad, good on you for recognising your needs as well.

    • TinyBreak
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      Nope. If kids just arnt your thing its fine. Course, if they all have kids and you only wanna hang out when the kids aren’t around that’s gonna put a strain on the relationship.

    • landsharkkidd
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      Nah I think it’s okay, and I’m sure your mate will understand.

    • RosaliePreistley
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      Just be honest, and / or use my tried and true method. No explanation, just “something came up and I can’t make it.” Something that came up I don’t explain that it was I didn’t want to go. It’s still honest. I can’t lie to people, but omitting information likely to cause offense is nice.