I was invited to a work colleagues wedding yesterday and she said that she is organising the invitations that night.
I used to have a girlfriend until late last year but havent told anyone at work that we broke up (it's none of their business in my opinion, but the break up was on good terms so we are still friends.)
Anyway, she still thinks we are together and has invited us both.
Obviously, my ex won't go and I don't like weddings and if I did go it would be embarrassing and lonely and I don't know any other girls to accompany me.
I have thought over this constantly and am wondering whether the only way out is to tell her that I broke up with my ex and therefore wouldn't feel comfortable going to a wedding?
But that may seem suspicious and an excuse for not wanting to attend the wedding.
Really, I try to keep my personal life away from work but I think it's back fired. [:P]
Can anybody help?
Thanks
TWQadmin
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Jan 17, 2005, 4:17 PM
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Tommy,
Honesty is the best policy. Tell your co-worker that you wish her well but that you cannot attend. If you feel uncomfortable then maybe a white lie is in order; say you'll be out of town that weekend. If you don't want to lie then make plans out of town.
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RevSusanna
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Jan 17, 2005, 4:50 PM
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Re: [Tommy] Excuse for not attending
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Honesty is the best policy. Tell them about the break-up.
You could use that as an excuse, and they may (or may not) see through it.
When in doubt do the loving thing....for them and yourself.
Re: [Tommy] Excuse for not attending
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Tommy: By all means let your friend know the two of you ar no longer together, but it's a new year and the perfect opportunity for new beginnings. I am not suggesting you attend the wedding in hopes of finding someone new, but simply that you attend to wish your co-worker well and give yourself a chance to breathe the air accompanied by a fresh start. Good luck!
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