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I am wondering what to do about this holiday. I don't spend it with my family of origin due to serious issues. I won't get into that, but I have spent holidays with some friends that have become like family.
The problem: there are a couple of men there who are their friends, who are much older than me, and they hit on me so much it's uncomfortable. One of them especially has been pushing as hard as possible to get into a relationship with me for like ten years...maybe longer. He asks the host for my phone number (who thankfully has told them no).
He will likely be there on Easter. Long story short, I'm thinking it could get really uncomfortable and awkward. I really don't want to deal with it. Lately when I'm around him my anxiety spikes so bad I can feel it. So basically I get to decide whether or not I am going to attend. The thought of spending the holiday alone does not seem appealing either. Last year I cancelled with them and did something else. I'm wondering if I should do it again. I hate the glaze that he gets in his eyes while he's staring at me, it makes me want to throw up.
I wouldn't put it that way exactly don't go "Its him or me" just say something like. Hi <Insert name here> i can't attend this year. I really want to but <insert his name here> makes me so uncomfortable with his attraction to me. I hope you have a wonderful time.
That's just an example, communicate the issue and let the host know it is not them but someone else.