Will my attendance and gift (from a registry) be worth it? We're not on the best terms to begin with...
[This can also fall into the categories of Life/Friendship/Situations]
Baby Showers are fun for expectant parents. Of course, they have to be well-planned and organized by close friends or family who are proven trustworthy.
All things considered, what have you done/would you do if you received an invitation to a shower - and the guest of honor is not someone you have a solid (real, genuine) relationship with? We do have mutual friends that I still click with; if it's just me and her, or a handful of others are present, I've never existed. Period. Things naturally withered on its own between us, and I've reached a point in my life where it's okay for people to come and go (the ones who truly care will stay and/or support you). Such is life, right?
So all of a sudden, I'm important, despite never getting any news of her pregnancy (from her) beforehand. Two other people randomly approached me with "Did you know?", and I felt very awkward. I just don't think it's healthy to try and hold on to something (or someone) that doesn't care about you. So, what's the best way to decline (or) attend? Were there any repercussions that came around later on? Most importantly, how do/did you handle it?
Baby Showers are fun for expectant parents. Of course, they have to be well-planned and organized by close friends or family who are proven trustworthy.
All things considered, what have you done/would you do if you received an invitation to a shower - and the guest of honor is not someone you have a solid (real, genuine) relationship with? We do have mutual friends that I still click with; if it's just me and her, or a handful of others are present, I've never existed. Period. Things naturally withered on its own between us, and I've reached a point in my life where it's okay for people to come and go (the ones who truly care will stay and/or support you). Such is life, right?
So all of a sudden, I'm important, despite never getting any news of her pregnancy (from her) beforehand. Two other people randomly approached me with "Did you know?", and I felt very awkward. I just don't think it's healthy to try and hold on to something (or someone) that doesn't care about you. So, what's the best way to decline (or) attend? Were there any repercussions that came around later on? Most importantly, how do/did you handle it?
31-35, F
