A friend dilemma...

[Munki]

Hey guys,

I'm off camping in July with my hubby and a couple of friends are also going. I have a friend who is bipolar and decided to invite her and her partner after a rough patch - I felt it'd do her good. She went ahead and booked tickets for the event we're going to.

She is now saying that her partner can't go due to an injury and said she may come alone. I advised that this isn't ideal as we'll all be off having some own time over the few days.

I'm really building this up to the point that I'm really anxious about the whole thing. My hubby and I like our own time as do our friends so I'm nervous she'll want to attach herself to us. She has mentioned bringing a friend and I'm also worried about that, what if they don't mingle well with the rest of us and I'm left with a lasting impression.

What would you guys advise?

I felt being honest is best so I told her we would be doing a few things over the weekend but it sort of went over her head. She has said she may not come as she still isn't driving. Who knows!

Please offer any advice on how you'd deal with this :blush:

[Munki]

:(

[23fish]

She's a friend in need and may not even go anyway. Think how much she would appreciate your support. You and your partner could spend some time with her and still do some things on your own. Have you talked with her about what she's expecting? She might be looking forward to time for herself. To be honest the fact that she said she may not come suggests she's already thinking about what you've said. I think if you've invited her it wouldn't be fair to uninvite her so if she still wants to go you should try to make the best of it - it could turn out to be great!