About a week ago, I told my mom and my sister that we should go see the movie "Bewitched" since we used to watch 70's version of this late at night on TV together. When I said this I meant for us to "set a date" to go see a movie. My mom called me earlier and said she wanted to watch this movie now. I am 31 years old and have a family of my own. I also have other plans to do tonight although my plans aren't that important. Anyways, I told her that I have a headache and that they should just go ahead and watch without me. I felt bad because I was the one who originally asked them to see this movie...It's just that I didn't expect it to be today....It's a long weekend...I just went out and watch a movie with my kids, went to a baby shower and I'm kind of tired and wanted to rest and then maybe do some grocery shopping later tonight. Was I wrong for saying no?...I really feel bad and my guts says I should've just gone with them....
xASH answered Tuesday July 5 2005, 3:49 pm: Absolutely not. Even though you feel bad you had valid reasons for not going. I'm sure your mother and your sister will understand if you just explain about your busy schedule and they will more than likely understand why you weren't in the mood to go. [ xASH's advice column | Ask xASH A Question ]
karenR answered Tuesday July 5 2005, 8:07 am: I don't think you were wrong in saying No. I do believe you should have said you couldn't go because of the reasons you said in your letter. I think you could have said can we make it another day because of *give reasons*. I think you reasons were valid and they would have probably understood. Stop feeling bad because its over and done with, but next time just say why it is you can't go and set a date for the future. :) [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
Rebecca answered Monday July 4 2005, 7:42 am: i don't think you are wrong for saying no. Your mom might have understood if you had told her what you did all day and that you were tired. Maybe you could have suggested another night. Nonetheless, it's done and I would not feel bad. We all have days like that. Even though you suggested it you didn't set a date. Maybe next time when you suggest a movie, have a date in mind at the same time so things don't get jammed together...
Belladonna answered Monday July 4 2005, 12:40 am: No, not at all! She didn't leave you enough time, among other things. It's very short notice calling you up on the actual day. I'm sure she understands you have a lot on your plate right now, and being a mom isn't an easy job. You shouldn't feel guilty about it at all.. I doubt they gave a second thought about it!
partygurl24 answered Sunday July 3 2005, 11:50 pm: I think that you should have told them that you were busy that night, and if you guys could go another day like tomorrow or next week. Cancelling the date would have been way better than lying to her. Tell her the truth about what you did, and try and see if you can make plans with them about something you guys liked to do together before. I hope I helped! [ partygurl24's advice column | Ask partygurl24 A Question ]
sweetestthang574 answered Sunday July 3 2005, 10:50 pm: aww that really stinks! But whats done is done and I dont think it was wrong of you to say no! You had to do what you had to do, being a mother is probably one of the hardest jobs you could ask for! When you gotta relax, you gotta relax! Dont worry about it! If your planning on seeing it in the movie theatres maybe you mother and sister will be willing to go again! Or you could wait til it comes out on video or DVD! Then you could all have a quiet night watching it at your, your mothers, or your sisters house!
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