How to cope when you're the only person not invited to the 18th birthday party
So tonight I am sat at home alone - not that different to most other Saturday nights - but all my friends are out at the 18th birthday party of a girl in my year at school. I was not invited.
Now don't get me wrong, I am not in the slightest bit offended or upset about this. I barely know the girl and have only talked to her a few times. But I know it can feel a little lonely and disappointing when it seems like everyone is at this party and you were not invited.
First of all, not 'everyone' was invited. There were plenty of other people who weren't invited either. Get over it. If it was someone you considered a close friend and they didn't invite you then feel free to get offended - but if, like me, it was someone you barely know: just forget about it, they didn't intend to leave you out, they probably just didn't think to invite you (because, you know, you aren't really good friends?)
Secondly, you most likely have other friends who were not invited to this party (go to a different school/live outside of town/not friends with the party person/etc). If you're feeling really lonely then why not have a night with your other friends? Either have a night in (watching movies, having a drink (if you're old enough/allowed), eating some good food, having your own mini dance party, whatever you want to do), or go out - just avoid the place that the party is being held, you don't want to look like you're being jealous and party-crashing.
Alternatively, enjoy having the night to yourself. Relax, watch a film, read a book, have a bath, make yourself a cuppa. Just have a nice quiet night in and chill out. Personally, I much prefer having nice quiet nights in (on my own or with my best friend/family) rather than going out to a bar/club.
Now stop being miserable and go have a good Saturday night!
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