I feel like a teen but have arranged a birthday dinner weeks ago for myself and a with bunch of friends. The thing that sucks is my birthday is always close to a holiday here, and it's difficult to arrange anything.
The declines started flowing in an had about 10 people say yes - (12 including me and my partner) - and now many of those people are declining after saying yes…. after I booked.
I understand all the reasons but I still can't help but feel sad about it. I'm not upset at anyone - just sad. People say “lets catch up separately” but I don't have the time to meet others individually.
Out of everyone left, There are two people who always bail last minute and 3-4 others coming….. I'm in two minds to just cancel - my partner said to change the date but I can't be bothered.
Would I be the jerk to cancel to avoid further disappointment of more people cancelling?
Because I reckon by Saturday no one will come.