How Do You Decline A Renewal Of Vows Invitation Without Losing The Friendship?
Hon, I believe a phone call to this friend before you receive the invitation is in order…tell her how disrespectful you feel this invitation without your husband is to you and that out of your love and respect for him and your marriage you can not possibly consider accepting the invitation as it is… I would also tell her that altho you understand and feel for your divorced friend,and so not expect her to change her invitations, the proper way to handle the situation is to extend to the divorcee the + guest option. Her marital situation in social settings or her ability to afford accommodations is not your responsibility at the expense of your husband, nor should your marriage be disrespected because a friend is divorced and thus partner less. friends should be able to tell each other how they feel. Just be matter of fact about it….and if this woman is a true friend she will not end the friendship…the fact that she so easily did this, however, makes me question if she is truly a
