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I try to be pleasant to all, but there is this one lady that is getting under my skin. We have several acquaintances in common and there are often social gatherings with these other couples that I am not included. She always makes it known that she was invited (but I was not).
OP, are you single and all these other people (Cruella included) partnered up?
This sounds like the kind of people who enjoy loudly comparing their child's accomplishments to someone else's child. They are disgusting to be around. Don't talk to them. They always have to one-up someone else or show how they are better, more popular, smarter, make more money, etc. etc. etc. They often have no idea why they are so isolated and why others seem to move away from them, although they will likely attribute it to "jealousy".
If possible, I’d avoid her and not engage in any kind of conversation that will lead to her talking about anything personal like social plans.
But if you can’t avoid her, this is what I’d do. Take a moment to look her over like you’re observing a large green bug, then say one of the following:
“Well bless your heart! Isnt it wonderful that a little party invitation can make you feel so validated.”
“How nice for you. The last time I crowed over a party invitation was when I was in junior high.”
“Wow. You’re quite the social butterfly. Now if you’ll excuse me I have more important things to attend to. “
Come back and let us know how she reacts. Good luck!
Lots of good comeback suggestions here, OP. Riffing on a couple of 'em, I suggest: "It sounds like being popular is important to you. That's great that you can get the affirmation you crave. Did you get left out of a lot of stuff in highschool?" If she says, "What?? No!", say, "Oh, it just seems like you're trying to compensate for something."
I might pull a Church Lady and say, "Well, isn't that SPECIAL....."
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