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Originally Posted by divine1966
Dang I saw nutcracker so many times that I think I can dance if myself. Nope. Wouldn’t go to that one either.
I think I know now what you mean. Some families go to events together as a whole bunch of people in extended family. We don’t do that usually. We get together in each other houses a lot but no going to events together. If we go it’s within our own immediate families like spouses and minor kids. We don’t drag to events together as adults unless like if one person is exhibiting or performing like your dads choir. But other than that no thanks. I am with you on this.
I’d not tell them about overwhelming fiancée (don’t want families resent each other) but would tell that you have other arrangements made like work Christmas parties or tickets purchased to something already or other similar stuff. Unless your mom and dad dance in nutcracker performance or play Santa and Mrs. Santa somewhere, no need to be attending those events lol
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Thanks! I appreciate your understanding how I feel.
Yea, we're skipping the Nutcracker & I'll probably skip on a few of the bday celebrations too that all happen right in a row. Those are for my nephews, whom I love, but I don't wish to drag my fiance to every single bday party. Plus, they're all older now so I believe it's OK if I send my present and skip on the actual family gathering. At least, I hope it's OK.
It's just that they get together SO much between now and next April, I get tired of it all. It's also always about my sister, her life and my nephews' lives, that I always feel pushed to the back burner and on the side. I feel like an appendage and an afterthought in these gatherings more than a significant part of the family.