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I don't think it's a matter of trying to exclude people who would come alone. It's a matter of feeling like they would feel awkward if they were invited to a "coupled" event.
What makes an event a coupled event vs an uncoupled event? Even for sit down dinners I have never invited just couples or worried about having an even number of men and women.
If a couple divorces, I warn them I invited their ex as well. Then it's up to them as to whether they are comfortable coming.
thinkalot To not invite them wouldn't even enter my mind. Can't believe this is a question. To leave out a person out because they would come alone is beyond comprehension.
I disagree, my son was young, this was about 20 years ago, it was an outdoor picnic, he was newly divorced, and they didn't want to make him feel uncomfortable, so I said, invite him, let him decide, if he wants to come...or not...and I can understand their reasoning, but I suggested not to be hurt if he doesn't show....let it be his choice, nothing personal against you, or him...it's just that we all think and feel differently....
How is this even a question? I can't imagine excluding someone who I consider a friend just because he/she doesn't have a partner. Who does that? I can't even imagine what the reason would be!
I would definitely include the friend and invite them to bring anyone they like if they choose to.
How is this even a question? I can't imagine excluding someone who I consider a friend just because he/she doesn't have a partner. Who does that? I can't even imagine what the reason would be!
I would definitely include the friend and invite them to bring anyone they like if they choose to.
Agree. We have single/divorced friends. It isn't a consideration.
I don't think it's a matter of trying to exclude people who would come alone. It's a matter of feeling like they would feel awkward if they were invited to a "coupled" event.
Not your call. They can decide their level of comfort. The pain of not being invited at all would far exceed the disappointment of having to decline because I felt uncomfortable.
Agree. We have single/divorced friends. It isn't a consideration.
well, I believe some people over think situations, and were or are tying to help to not make people uncomfortable...but yes, the answer would be, to invite them regardless of relationship status.
Not your call. They can decide their level of comfort. The pain of not being invited at all would far exceed the disappointment of having to decline because I felt uncomfortable.
I was just explaining the OP's intentions because I believe they are being misunderstood.
Ha ha, I'm always a 5th wheel. My friends are married. I never even ask if it's all couples, it's never brought up, although all my friends know I'm single and like it, and we are all friends, spouses too.
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