I Am Not Invited.

@rakski (157865)
Philippines
May 15, 2026 8:56pm CST
My brother-in-law invited his siblings (hubby and SIL) plus husband to dinner tonight. I'm not invited. Should I be sad? Should I be hurt? Maybe. But it's his decision. He is he one going to pay for dinner. While I can have some time alone with my kids at home.
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@DaddyEvil (175204)
• United States
16 May
Alone with your kids at home can be fun... I know because Pretty and I had your kids with us here for a few days. My friend was invited out to dinner by other friends. After they ate, the friends who invited my friend called and asked why I didn't go out to dinner, too. They said they told my friend to invite me to go, as well... My friend said it wasn't his place to invite me. He said if they wanted me to go to dinner, too, they should have invited me. *shrug*
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
16 May
True! I could give the same shrug. I'm fun too!!
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@DaddyEvil (175204)
• United States
16 May
@rakski Uh huh... that's what you say but we've never met you, only your kids. True... It isn't important unless we make it important.
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
16 May
@DaddyEvil I guess their eager more than me They like cold weather and the free food Plus uncle Rob and Pretty let's them play all the time
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@kaylachan (85226)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 May
And, it's okay if your not. It's not a big deal. You don't seem down about it.
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@kaylachan (85226)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 May
@rakski At least you understand that, which is a good thing.
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
16 May
@kaylachan Yes, we shouldn't be hurt by this thing anymore
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
16 May
No, I'm not down about. They should enjoy bonding with each other too.
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@LadyDuck (503890)
• Italy
16 May
That was rude! Do you know the reason why you were not invited?
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@LadyDuck (503890)
• Italy
16 May
@rakski If it's not a problem for you, just use your time for yourself.
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
16 May
@LadyDuck that's right!
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
16 May
No. I don't. I don't want to know. I don't mind it though. Whatever it is, I don't what to think about negativity.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
16 May
Wow. You don't seem to be sad. If it was me, I would be super sad and offended.
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
16 May
Well, I choose not too be affected. I don't want to wallow on the negativities.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
16 May
@rakski I'm proud of you. How could you do that?
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
17 May
@Shasha_ I used to be a sensitive person. But I learn how to focus on the positive rather than dwelling on negativities
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@valherma00 (4310)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
20 May
alone time sounds so much better and i support you. honestly, i don't like when a family member is seperating the couple but since he was paying, let him have it.
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
20 May
Maybe they need to talk something private
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
22 May
@valherma00 might be
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
21 May
@rakski you are right, it might be something just inside the family.
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@Jehanne (2221)
• Philippines
16 May
It can't be avoided feeling sad but there's no reason to stay sad. Well, eating at home with your kids can be fun too. Just think finally, I can all have the time spending it with my kids. I will lock the door and not let my husband enter the house because we are sleeping early. Kidding!
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
17 May
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
16 May
Oh goodness! That could be arranged!
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@Jehanne (2221)
• Philippines
17 May
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@GardenGerty (169841)
• United States
16 May
Going out, or staying in, they both have their advantages.
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
17 May
That's true
• Philippines
18 May
Maybe his invitation to your husband is also his invitation for you? But anyway it is normal to feel sad, but its not normal to take it in your heart. At least you can enjoy having fun with your kids.
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
18 May
I don't know. Because my SIL's hubby was supposed to be included.
@Orson_Kart (8401)
• United Kingdom
17 May
Without knowing why he did that, I’d be upset. If I was your husband, I wouldn’t go either, unless you were invited. Is there some sort of family feud going on?
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
18 May
No family feud. ANd I would rather not start one. His brother just came back to the family a few years back after he disconnected himself to the family.
@RasmaSandra (98710)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 May
Just would like to know why you were not included I think you should have been,
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
17 May
No idea why.
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@JudyEv (383953)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 May
It seems a bit rude but I'm glad you're not bothered.
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
16 May
I don't want to be that sensitive person.
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
16 May
@JudyEv thanks
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@JudyEv (383953)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 May
@rakski Good for you.
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@Traceyjayne (11925)
• United Kingdom
16 May
Personally I think it’s mean ….. Unless it is to talk about ‘ family matters ‘ …..and even then I think it’s mean. Is it a special occasion …Birthday perhaps ? If SIL has her hubby going ….why aren’t you going ?
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
16 May
That's was my first question when I hear SIL's hubby is coming. But I don't want to dwell on it much. By they way, they postponed it. Something came up with BIL's work
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@Shiva49 (28474)
• Singapore
16 May
It makes us wonder but not worth brooding over. When such happens, I think for any particular reason but it is soon water under the bridge. I don't allow others to make me unhappy.
@Soobinah (467)
17 May
Its sad to know that your brother-in law is like that, but you dont need to be sad. You dont need him, you only need your husband and your children. Just enjoy your day and bond with your children.
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@rakski (157865)
• Philippines
17 May
I agree! He is the youngest and he has been most of the time aloof and alone. I don't mind it.
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@aninditasen (18203)
• Raurkela, India
16 May
That's very mean of him. Your SIL can go but I think your husband shouldn't go.