Would you be mad if your entire family went on a cruise and did not invite you?
154047
That's pretty bad.  You can bet you've been cut out of the will too.  I'd be tempted to go to the dock to see them off, and not wave.  Ask them to take your camera along.  Get some brochures of the same trip and have them on your coffee table when they visit.  Try to find the positive about it.  It could have been worse being stuck on a boat with them.  Stay cheerful, it will drive them nuts.  It's probably hopeless, life is not fair, sometimes painful, just move on.
421340
went on a carnival cruise and got eaten alive the first night. the ships' doctor said i had protozoan microorganism bites and charged me something like 1,500.00 dollars (that i never paid because #1 that's too much to be charging for not even 5 minutes worth of work and #2 i didn't have the bites when i got on the ship so it wansn't my fault i got bitten)\nit was the worst cruise EVER! i couldn't go out into public because i itched so badly. yeah, the doc told me what was wrong , but never gave me anything for it.\nDON'T CARNIVAL.
89027
Whatever your personal problems are at the moment, I promise you that forcing the wedding party to answer questions about your absence will be way more stressful. \nYou say "hypocrisy" would take over, but I don't think it is at all hypocritical to set aside personal matters for the day and focus on the couple's happiness.\nGet over yourself and go to that wedding!
391525
I would ask why I was not invited
24943
You can't, if you are worried about hurting feelings because of who you don't invite, then  just go elope.  That's what I'd do, it's your day, not thiers.
697373
Even though your upset, don't make a big deal about it.  People are funny around the holidays.  For some strange reason, traditions are hard to break.  If 12 noon and 1pm is the tradition in this family, then let your family have their tradition.  It will cause too much of a "stir" for everyone to change things around.  Also, are there going to be elderly people there???  Old people don't like to drive at night (hard to see) so they usually need events to start early so they can get on the road before dark.  There are probably several reasons why they are sticking with the early dinner time so don't take it personally.  Show up when you can, give every one a big hug, eat some left overs and be thankful you have a family to share the holiday with and also be thankful that you have a job.   Happy Thanksgiving!!!
585264
it's not wrong...they probly think that if u give out an invitation and someone that wants to go doesnt get invited might feel bad or something....
872754
Just say you can't make it on such short notice; you have other plans.  It's obvious that you weren't on the initial guest list and she's just trying to fill the empty seats of people who declined.  SO I wouldn't worry about hurting her feelings.
995789
i would try to reconcile but under your conditions. if you dont want to go to family get togethers and such then dont. explain that too them, if they cant accept it then at least you tried.
687958
I defently denyed it. I got married and started a family. It was the right thing to do according to my parents. Now I wish I would of lissioned to my heart and not others. I knew there was something just never attempted to explore.
951738
my husband was away on my birthday (is a new trucker, and had to be in school over 6 hours away :(  I am Very close with the people I work with, and was just all bummed out this year and didn't even tell anyone.  They all got pissed at me for not saying anything, but I was just not in the "oh yay, happy day, it's my birthday!!!" mood, ya know?  I spent it all by my self doing absolutely nothing.  My neice's party was on my birthday, so I did that, but she turned 6 the day before.  I made it loud and clear to my family that this was HER birthday party, I was completly cool with it, she needed her own special time to celebrate.  I know all too well how you feel though.  Do for yourself today...take a luxury bath with oil and salt and bath beads and good music, maybe a drink or two.  Pamper yourself, you diserve it.
884771
Sweethart for one thing you were drunk and his mom shoud take that into consideration anything you said or might have said is cause you were drinkin and more than likely upset. As for him not comin home that is bullshit if he wasnt planin on comin home he should have not set a time that he would be home. You have every right to be upset for that but stand tall and behind everything you said and if they don't like it they don't deserve you in the family!!!!!!
983857
I would take it as a compliment.  They obviously had no one else to spend the holiday with, whether it was by choice or not.  By their actions they seem as though they may not be the most appreciative family.  I would address it with them when it is not during a holiday or family time.  This will cause unneeded tension between the family.  Explain to them that you would not mind if they were to come over as long as it was planned and you did not get caught off guard.  Also, they may have rented a cabin but it may be all a front.  Most Americans are living beyond their means.  \n\nRemember you can't choose your family, but it could always be worse.
492011
Yes, it would be quite rude to serve anything that you yourself would not eat or drink unless you have a known problem with the dish or drink (recovering alcoholic or allergic to the food).Then again, if you had an aversion to something it would be understood if you did not serve it to anyone.\n\nSo yes, you really need to consume at least a little of whatever it is that you are serving to your guests for proper etiquette.
563460
I'd say "Why didn't you invite me?"
333429
a party and i was not invited...sucks huh???
790360
I am sorry to say but i agree with him. You got yourself in a family relationship. Our kids come 1st and we always travel with them. Try to comprmise and bring a sitter so you guys can go off and do stuff on your own