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He invited you to Christmas Eve dinner, not out to eat with other relatives at a restaurant. Don't go looking for problems where there aren't any.
So you would have no problem if your father didn't invite you and your daughter to go out to lunch with your nephew and your half brother's fiance even though he knew the two of you were sitting at home doing nothing? And it wouldn't bother you that he has no interest in seeing you or your daughter the day before Christmas?
I did a poor job of explaining the situation. I won't go back and bore you with more details, but I did talk to a neutral party and although they thought I was a bit overly mad, they thought I had a right to be pretty pissed off. It has to do with our family history more than anything. Thanks for all your responses
So you would have no problem if your father didn't invite you and your daughter to go out to lunch with your nephew and your half brother's fiance even though he knew the two of you were sitting at home doing nothing? And it wouldn't bother you that he has no interest in seeing you or your daughter the day before Christmas?
I'm a little confused. You are invited to Christmas Eve dinner right?
Look at it as being lucky? I know that my wife and I have way too many things to do, going out to eat would just take away time from all the other tasks at hand that we don't already have time for, and not all are even Christmas related. We sometimes dread having to go to so many events around Christmas, but we do like to see everyone, so Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day are enough for us, we really enjoy our time and could care less what others did up to those days.
So you would have no problem if your father didn't invite you and your daughter to go out to lunch with your nephew and your half brother's fiance even though he knew the two of you were sitting at home doing nothing? And it wouldn't bother you that he has no interest in seeing you or your daughter the day before Christmas?
How do they know you're sitting at home doing nothing? Do you broadcast it? Do you work? Was all your shopping done? Quit being paranoid and enjoy the visit. But, the way you sound, all you want is a bunch of people to agree with you so you can stay mad all through this season to be happy. I'm glad we're not related!
I did a poor job of explaining the situation. I won't go back and bore you with more details, but I did talk to a neutral party and although they thought I was a bit overly mad, they thought I had a right to be pretty pissed off. It has to do with our family history more than anything. Thanks for all your responses
All families with more than one child and some with just one child have similar issue. Your family obviously has more than one that was always intact might, but you just have to roll with the punches. It doesn't matter if you have a "right" to feel slighted or not, why ruin your happiness? Or that of others. My father tends to be rather open and blunt and sometimes says things maybe he shouldn't but that's just how it goes. You take the good. Let go of the bad.
I think Id be hurt too. And knowing me, Id tell him, but I wouldnt let it ruin our time together. Hope you have a wonderful time together!
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