Me and my boyfriend have been together for almost a year. I didnt meet his mother until i got pregnant (Im 7 months). I barely met one aunt of his 2 days ago (He only has 2 aunts). We had planned on going to thanksgiving at my parents house because it has been years since i have spent it with my family. We had asked his mom to join us so she wouldnt be alone she said yes. Her and the sister that i have barely met always are in some kind of argument. Where she tells my boyfriend dont talk to your aunt because of this or that. Today she just asked if it would be ok to bring along her sister. My boyfriend replied with a firm no. She didnt stop there she asked me. I said i would ask my mom. I then talked it over with my boyfriend and he said a definite no. My question is how do i say no to her? I dont want to be a push over where i say yes to everything she asks. How do i put my foot down in a nice way?
2006-11-21 09:49:04 · 4 answers · asked by Xenobia P 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Tell her it isn't fair to expect your Mom to host a huge dinner at short notice
It's best to meet menbers of the family one at a time for just the reason you state ... sometimes when they're together they bring out the worst in each other ... you just have to be strong
Good Luck
2006-11-21 09:53:46 · answer #1 · answered by deadkelly_1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whoops! You messed up when you said you would ask your mom. Apologize for that to whoever needs to hear it, and make it a policy, starting today: Everybody Deals With Their Own Parents!
2006-11-21 18:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by shirleykins 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that you cant have her this year , you are not the host but if you were you would. Then you can make plans for christmas or next thanksgiving to spend with her.
2006-11-21 18:07:17 · answer #3 · answered by greatful2be 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"I'm sorry, I only got permission to bring one guest, maybe next time?"
2006-11-24 21:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by casurfwatcher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋