My best friend invited me to Epcot Food and Wine with two of her college friends. I was excited about going as I’ve always wanted to go. She said it would cost around $500 and it’s surpassing that because flights near me are $400 or more. She then decides to cut costs by asking in a women travel group she’s the chapter head of if anyone wants to split the hotel room(it’s $120 a night). Then she tells us she’s going to Mickeys Halloween if we want to join we can. Tickets are $150 because it’s an special event. Total cost is roughly $900 not including food.
I find out last weekend that my SIL is throwing her husband a going away party with just Friends because he’s being deployed(family party will happen later). The only weekend that worked for my MIL to watch their child is the weekend of my trip.
My fiancé told me it’s ok if I skip the going away party and go to Disney. It’s up to me what I want to do. My SIL said she wishes I could be there but unfortunately it’s the only weekend that worked for my MIL.
I’m not sure what to do. I kinda want to skip the Disney trip to save money and do the going away party but with the trip the end of September, I worry she’ll drop me as a friend for bailing.
Advice?
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You are in a position to do anything you want to.
Next question;
What do you want?
If your friend bails on your relationship because you choose being with family instead of some Mickey Mouse trip to Epcot; perhaps she’s not much of a friend?
If she drops you as a friend for bailing, they aren’t a friend you want.
Do what is best for you. Staying with your family and saving money is obviously important. September is still far off enough not to incur penalties for any arrangements.
Just tell your friend you can’t go. She should understand. Don’t worry about getting dumped by your friend. It’s not going to happen. It’s also early enough for her to find another companion.
Direct approaches are usually best. Stop mulling about it and do it. You’ll know pretty quickly and you can move on.