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Old 01-01-2018, 01:33 PM
 
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I found out about it on accident through Facebook. It was suppose to be a surprise but well now it's not.


Honestly I dont want a party for me. Its nice of her to do this but I absolutely HATE being the center of attention.

In fact i dread it

Should i just man up and deal with it? Or do I say anything?
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Old 01-01-2018, 01:34 PM
 
Location: Huntersville/Charlotte, NC and Washington, DC
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I found out about it on accident through Facebook. It was suppose to be a surprise but well now it's not.


Honestly I dont want a party for me. Its nice of her to do this but I absolutely HATE being the center of attention.

In fact i dread it

Should i just man up and deal with it? Or do I say anything?
I'd talk to her right away and TELL, NOT ask her to nix the party.
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Old 01-01-2018, 01:40 PM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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Go to the party. You may enjoy it.
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Old 01-01-2018, 01:52 PM
 
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Man up and deal. It's for being part of the family.
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Old 01-01-2018, 02:21 PM
 
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Tell your mom to invite some strippers for your birthday party
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Old 01-01-2018, 05:56 PM
 
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Be thankful that you have someone who cares/loves you enough to go through the stress of throwing a party.
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Old 01-01-2018, 06:55 PM
 
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Should i just man up and deal with it? Or do I say anything?
Depends on when the party is. If it’s only a week or two away, I’d just suck it up and go to the party. If it’s months away, and nothing has really been planned yet, then you could say something and suggest an alternative plan for your birthday.
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Old 01-01-2018, 08:36 PM
 
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Depends on when the party is. If it’s only a week or two away, I’d just suck it up and go to the party. If it’s months away, and nothing has really been planned yet, then you could say something and suggest an alternative plan for your birthday.
OP: I'm with you. I hate attention on my birthday except for one or two people I want to have a small celebration with, like an SO or BF.

But if SM has already invited people, then a sudden cancellation will look weird. Gossip will explode. "Does she have cancer? etc)

So have a few lines ready ("it was so sweet of her to plan this party for me") and enjoy the feast.

A few months before your next birthday, tell SM to NEVER do this again. Be sweet and firm. Explain thoroughly as she clearly doesn't understand why you didn't like the party tho you do like HER.
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Old 01-02-2018, 02:46 PM
 
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You will only be the center of attention for the first few minutes, after that you can retreat to the sidelines. And who knows, maybe you’ll enjoy it!
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Old 01-03-2018, 03:42 AM
 
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Maybe you’ll get a pony
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