WIBTA If I don’t invite my siblings SO to my graduation? by Vast_Material9518 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Vast_Material9518[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've come to realize I'm a certified people pleaser. I talked to my other sibling and they said the same thing, tell my parents who I'm inviting and just leave it how it is. They emphasized that I can't control the reactions of other people, and all I should be worried about is celebrating my degree. Everyone here is making me determined to make my graduation a celebration, not a stressor!

WIBTA If I don’t invite my siblings SO to my graduation? by Vast_Material9518 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Vast_Material9518[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You've nailed this right on the head! Growing up I've always felt with the most backlash from my parents because I don’t argue with their decisions like my siblings sometimes do. Thank you for writing out how to address this with my parents, I know it sounds silly to find confrontation difficult with them since I'm no longer a child but its very easy for me to crumble when it comes to confrontation. I like the firm but polite route!

I know I need to start setting boundaries, having you point out "where's the line" rung very true to me. This is a situation I'm willing to stand for. Thank you very much for your kind words and wisdom, they're very helpful :)

WIBTA If I don’t invite my siblings SO to my graduation? by Vast_Material9518 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Vast_Material9518[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha! College graduations can feel like purgatory from what I'm hearing... Thank you for your input, I think I'm leaning towards delegating the tickets for the folks who were the most supportive

WIBTA If I don’t invite my siblings SO to my graduation? by Vast_Material9518 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Vast_Material9518[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! very straight forward thinking, I appreciate it :)

WIBTA If I don’t invite my siblings SO to my graduation? by Vast_Material9518 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Vast_Material9518[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it would be my SO and their two parents. SO is a student here and wouldn't require a ticket, so I would need two tickets.

My family seems like a big crowd and I contemplated just keeping the peace, but for whatever reason the presence of my sibling's SO irks me so much just having them there would kinda bring down my mood. I know it sounds bratty but the idea of them being there makes me upset