Getting out of a trip I've committed to

lookingforward
Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:43:44 +0000

These aren’t acquaintances OP has dinner with once in a blue moon. It’s not so easy to just say no thanks when you’ve been dining monthly for ten years. The friendships require a little more than a straight “can’t.” Especially for a big deal plan. It’s not a one-up request like drinks after work.

If you don’t want to make it about cost then find another reason they can understand. Eg.I love our dinners, but now that the plans are gelling , it’s more elaborate than I can manage. I don’t want you to make changes just for me. I’m sorry but…