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no_hypocrisy

(53,082 posts) Wed Dec 25, 2024, 04:14 PM Dec 2024

Confession:

I'm invited to a very nice Christmas dinner with very nice people whom I like a lot. I'm supposed to be there by 4:00.

I don't want to get dressed, drive over there, and mingle.

I want to stay here and chill.

It's quiet. I have food and beverage.

It's my day off after working 10 hours on Monday and 8 hours yesterday.

I'll probably go, but my heart's not in it.

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Confession: (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Dec 2024 OP

I get it. Most of the time I'd rather stay home with the cat and Netflix. Ocelot II Dec 2024 #1

You can always say you think you're coming down with something, that 10 hour day would have something to do with it. SheilaAnn Dec 2024 #2

I don't socialize much & I always feel this way, but I almost always have an enjoyable time. CrispyQ Dec 2024 #3

Just remember that they invited you because they want you there with them. Think. Again. Dec 2024 #4

Four of us loners had breakfast at Denny's this morning now doc03 Dec 2024 #5

If your heart's not in it, don't. anciano Dec 2024 #6

So just skip church. Frasier Balzov Dec 2024 #7

That's me too but as others have said, a good time is usually had. Merry Christmas, whatever you decide! yonder Dec 2024 #8

Right there with you luv2fly Dec 2024 #9

I think I'd favor "but I didn't HAVE to come." eppur_se_muova Dec 2024 #11

I hope you go. If only to keep the possibility open applegrove Dec 2024 #10

Ocelot II

(127,232 posts)

1. I get it. Most of the time I'd rather stay home with the cat and Netflix.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 04:19 PM

Dec 2024

SheilaAnn

(10,542 posts)

2. You can always say you think you're coming down with something, that 10 hour day would have something to do with it.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 04:23 PM

Dec 2024

It's your day off and holiday, do what makes you happy.

CrispyQ

(40,236 posts)

3. I don't socialize much & I always feel this way, but I almost always have an enjoyable time.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 04:24 PM

Dec 2024

Maybe put on some Christmas music while you get ready & wear something festive.

Think. Again.

(22,456 posts)

4. Just remember that they invited you because they want you there with them.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 04:29 PM

Dec 2024

doc03

(38,397 posts)

5. Four of us loners had breakfast at Denny's this morning now

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 04:42 PM

Dec 2024

watching Steelers and Chiefs on Netflix.

anciano

(1,948 posts)

6. If your heart's not in it, don't.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 04:58 PM

Dec 2024

Best wishes! 🎄

Frasier Balzov

(4,540 posts)

7. So just skip church.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 05:22 PM

Dec 2024

yonder

(10,138 posts)

8. That's me too but as others have said, a good time is usually had. Merry Christmas, whatever you decide!

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 07:08 PM

Dec 2024

luv2fly

(2,526 posts)

9. Right there with you

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 07:24 PM

Dec 2024

One of my favorite t-shirts says "Sorry I'm late but I didn't want to come."

eppur_se_muova

(40,032 posts)

11. I think I'd favor "but I didn't HAVE to come."

Reply to luv2fly (Reply #9)

Tue Dec 31, 2024, 01:12 AM

Dec 2024

Makes it sounds like your doing them a favor by blessing them with your company.

applegrove

(128,216 posts)

10. I hope you go. If only to keep the possibility open

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Thu Dec 26, 2024, 03:34 AM

Dec 2024

for next year when you might really appreciate the invite. You don't know. Things could change. We all evolve. I'm staying away from non family at this time in my life but I am grateful for the time in my life when I did suck it up and go out with friends even when I was too shy to. It was only a few years but it was worth it and I have happy memories of my twenties.

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