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To go or not to go
Thank you for your response to my question.
I feel that I should clarify; when the test was moved to its current date in January. My girlfriend called my parents and told them that she would be unable to go. My parents received most of their refund for her share. Now, my girlfriend still says that she does not want me to go.
Thank you.
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Ah well, in that case.
Kindly and lovingly tell your girlfriend to shove it.
It would be far too rude for you not go on this trip after your parents purchased it. Refusing the gift is just not an option.
Try to find a way to stay in contact while you are away, regular e-mails and texts (maybe even arrange for flowers the day or the test, or the day after), but express to her that the investment your family has made in this trip cannot be scoffed off in respectful way.
I'd still say talk to them about it, and see if a date change is possible. It is unforcunate that your parents didn't seek a solution where you could all attend, but when it comes to a gift, that's there right. Maybe they just need a little nudge to realize what a big deal this is for your relationship.
However, if they don't or can't rebook, your girlfriend needs to told plainly that although it's okay that she upset, she can't expect you to reject your family over this, and try to make a plan where you can still be supportive of her at that tough time (even if it means an huge investment in long-distance calling cards).
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