"Course Correction" Paula Creamer by Mimi Stuart
Live the Life you Desire
If a friend wants to bring someone to your party that you don’t care for, you don’t have to say “yes.” If you are going to feel resentful about having that person at your house, that’s a sign that you should say “no.”
There’s no reason to be negative and judgmental though. That would simply put your friend on the defensive.
Keep it positive and limit yourself to “I” statements: “I just want to have close friends at my party. I’d really like you to come, but I’m not that close to John. Sorry to disappoint you.” Or, “There are a lot of people coming already. I’d rather not invite anyone else. Sorry. But I hope YOU can make it.”
Light, upbeat, and guilt-free is best!
by Alison Poulsen, PhD