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My plans for today were to stay home and clean. My best friend is looking for someone to go to the bar with. I feel like such a party pooper but I just want to stay home. It's not like she's around the corner and I could just go for a beer. There was a time when I was at the bar 3 times a week. I never drank much. I loved dancing and I was desperately looking for a boyfriend. Now I only like to go once in a while. This is ruining my day.
bluemoon29
Don’t let it ruin your day! Just stay home and do what you want. You already had plans with yourself! The bar will still be there another day. Chin up!
GreenEyes727
Thanks blue! I do have plans with myself. She seems happy that she has plans tomorrow. I'm going to let it go!
GreenEyes727
I put a thank you note to blue. I guess it didn't take. Now I'm mad!
GreenEyes727
86 that! Now it showed up. Now my Aunt is driving me nuts, barking orders at me. Ugh!
sonnycamehome
Setting boundaries kinda feels lousy at first...but it's really good that you took care of yourself! It's a big step in the right direction. Be proud of yourself, and enjoy your time to yourself ;)
bluemoon29
Take care of yourself! You can do it!
GreenEyes727
Thanks sonny and blue! I especially felt bad because her boyfriend just broke up with her and I didn't offer to go out for Cinco de Mayo.
maria718
I have a hard time saying no to people also. I know how you feel, you really don't want to go. I used to go to a bar as much as possible also; now i don't really care if I go or not. If you really, really don't want to go, then you should tell her.
GreenEyes727
Thanks Maria. She never tried to talk me into going. I just felt bad for her. She is going on a diet tomorrow. She hopefully won't be drinking for a while. I hope that is the case anyway.
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