dear Prudie - Baby B-Day Party Argument (sitwap)
Posted by
Diva (aka Diva)
Oct 30 '13, 10:45
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For the last three years my husband has insisted on throwing a huge (50-person) party for my daughter's first, second, and third birthdays. Each time I've argued against it but given in because he was so adamant. Now we have two kids and I (tried) to put my foot down, saying that the parties are really stressful for me, and I'd rather have a very small party with kids from her preschool. Prudie, he told me that it was fine, but I had to understand that not inviting all our friends and family would cause irreparable damage to the relationships, and that everyone would feel differently about me after being excluded. He also said that a kid-focused party, with kid activities, is silly because it doesn't provide the adults with memories for years to come. So now I'm dreading the party and feeling like my husband is insane. Please tell me how to negotiate this.
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Responses:
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To be fair, we have a huge get together for Pinchy's b-day parties. kegger! -- nm
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The Legend of CQ Hollow
Oct 30, 10:54
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I don't think having a big party is insane, but not having a kid focused party is.
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Inigo
Oct 30, 10:52
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Yes, because every adult wants to give up a bunch of weekends going to toddlers' birthday parties. -- nm
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Reagen
Oct 30, 10:52
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dude is indeed crazytown -- nm
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Beaker
Oct 30, 10:51
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dad is nuts. -- nm
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Andie
Oct 30, 10:50
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She says "My" alot. My Husband, My Daughter. Is it her daughter by another man? -- nm
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amoxy
Oct 30, 10:49
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dude is insane. -- nm
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znufrii
Oct 30, 10:49
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yeah, he's crazy -- nm
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decline
Oct 30, 10:48
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You are right to feel that your husband is insane. -- nm
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Roger More
Oct 30, 10:48
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