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Old Aug 25, 2023, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jesyka View Post
I have decided to listen to my husband & everyone on here regarding this issue. I’m still annoyed by their behavior. I still think that they should’ve made some compromises & not been so picky with me still.

I’m definitely not happy about things. I don’t think that it’s fair to how I’m always expected to do whatever they want me to do. They should make compromises too. My needs & feelings matter too.

The restaurant that I chose was only half an hour away from us. The lady who bailed at first this time all of a sudden was available to join us when I switched it back to a closer restaurant. Weird!

They never want to go anywhere that’s not close by. They don’t want to venture out of their comfort zone it serms like. They’d probably be happy to go to the same places all the time. Especially that one lady.

On top of everything, they all want to sit outside too. I had almost no choice in almost anything aside from choosing the restaurant which is ridiculous. Especially considering it’s my birthday celebration.

If it was their birthday & they wanted to meet early in the day at 11, I wouldn’t refuse to attend until the time & place was changed to my liking. As I said, ridiculous & unfair.

I don’t understand how no one can see how unfair this is.
@jesyka,

I have a different viewpoint than others. I totally understand how you feel and your points and upset at these women are valid. It IS YOUR birthday after all, and I personally feel that friends in that case should accommodate the person celebrating their birthday, vs the other way around! I would be very annoyed too with this situation. Why should you be bending over backwards to meet every one of their needs. I agree - what you want matters too, and should matter.

Your husband certainly is sexist. And you are not overreacting. I would have said something to these women, but that's how I am. I confront issues and am very forthcoming when I am upset. I don't let things slide.

Happy birthday, btw. I hope you can work this out so that you can enjoy it!
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