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My friend is hosting a lunch at her house this weekend and everyone is bringing their children and partners. As the only childless person in the group, is it bad that I want to bail on this because...I don't want to hang out with kids this weekend?
If you do go.. when you're there, mention how well/much you've been sleeping. As frequently as you can organically fit it into conversation.
hahaha diabolical
You can't go because you're coming down with something. I hope you get well soon.
Speaking as someone with kids, if a friend of mine were to say they were sick, or coming down with something and they were going to stay away - I would be very grateful. I'd also be cool with a childless person bailing on a kid-centric thing, but that's just me.
Not even remotely bad, good on you for recognising your needs as well.
Book a massage for 4pm so you can leave early.
This is genius.
Nah I think it's okay, and I'm sure your mate will understand.
Nothing wrong with that. Need help with excuses?
Nope. If kids just arnt your thing its fine. Course, if they all have kids and you only wanna hang out when the kids aren't around that's gonna put a strain on the relationship.
Just be honest, and / or use my tried and true method. No explanation, just "something came up and I can't make it." Something that came up I don't explain that it was I didn't want to go. It's still honest. I can't lie to people, but omitting information likely to cause offense is nice.