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I would definitely bear in mind that she may WANT to go, and present it as an option, but not an obligation. She'd probably appreciate being given the consideration to make the choice.
You're making it sound VERY MUCH like she will be an inconvience to you, being there with you! That's not a good attitude to have in a relationship and I'm sure others here will agree! But, do what you want to do or feel is right......it's your relationship to either keep or destroy!
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Originally Posted by rfr69
I have a high school reunion comming up. Not realy sure whether I'm going for not but the thought had crossed my mind whether I would bring my girlfriend or not.
Personally I'm thinking I would not like to bring her. Before someone makes the comment no I don't want to hook up with an old fling or anything like that more I just think she will be bored, it's kind of an awkward and nervious night so don't want to be responsible for someone else having fun as well. Want to be able to work the room takl to people catch up and maybe do some networking without having to drag someone along introducing them and explaining any inside jokes and things like that.Just curiuos if you would be offended and or jealour or happy that you don't have to go to reunion.
I have a high school reunion comming up. Not realy sure whether I'm going for not but the thought had crossed my mind whether I would bring my girlfriend or not.
Personally I'm thinking I would not like to bring her. Before someone makes the comment no I don't want to hook up with an old fling or anything like that more I just think she will be bored, it's kind of an awkward and nervious night so don't want to be responsible for someone else having fun as well. Want to be able to work the room takl to people catch up and maybe do some networking without having to drag someone along introducing them and explaining any inside jokes and things like that.
Just curiuos if you would be offended and or jealour or happy that you don't have to go to reunion.
Some people like to bring their significant others to these reunions strictly to "show off". (Look how hot my girl is, look at what a hunk I married, look at me, look at me!!)
Other people truly want to just go and mingle with old classmates to catch up with them and hang out - which is harder to do with a date or spouse.
Basically, there is no wrong way to do it, just personal preference.
If you prefer to go alone to catch up with your buds, that's not unreasonable. Just explain that to your girlfriend. If she is "offended" I'd consider that a bit of a red flag and proceed with caution going forward.
I personally would enjoy going to my SO's reunions, because it's interesting to me to get a picture of how he grew up, what people were a part of his life, gaining that perspective. However, it's highly unlikely that he'll attend his own reunions, due to both distance and personal lack of interest in revisiting that time of his life.
If it's a one-night event, no, I wouldn't be offended at all. Taking a cue from HobokenKitchen, I'd offer to be the chauffeur so he could have a few and not worry about driving home.
My high school reunions tend to be weekend events that include two nights of activities and a homecoming football game. If his was something like that, I might be a little disappointed if he didn't mention any of the events, only because it would be neat to hear some of those embarrassing stories that buddies LOVE to tell about each other, just so I could get some dirt with which to bust his chops.
I wouldn't take a girlfriend/boyfriend to a reunion.
Fiance maybe, spouse definitely.
The people at the reunion knew you "way back when"... I don't think I would take someone who's has a temporary place in my life as a boyfriend/girlfriend to a reunion.
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