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<blockquote data-quote="Genny" data-source="post: 172708" data-attributes="member: 95"><p>You're a more patient person than I am. I'm pretty good at keeping people at arms length - at least those I don't click with. Lucky for me I have a certain tone of voice and what husband calls "the look" that tends to keep the crazy's away. I'm sure she's perfectly nice but like you said, you don't need or want a new best friend. </p><p></p><p>I think my response to the "I love you" would have been, "um, excuse me?" There is nothing wrong with not inviting her to your house or on outings. Humoring her only sends the message that it's normal when it's not (in my humble opinion). I'm not sure what you mean by girlfriend paying the price, but I don't think I'd be too worried. Try and keep her at arms length without being rude. Tell her you're sorry, but the birthday will be just for immediate family and easy child's close friends; you don't need to explain (and if you do she'll probably offer to bring food or come and help you clean). </p><p></p><p>I don't envy you. Good luck!</p><p></p><p>Genny</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Genny, post: 172708, member: 95"] You're a more patient person than I am. I'm pretty good at keeping people at arms length - at least those I don't click with. Lucky for me I have a certain tone of voice and what husband calls "the look" that tends to keep the crazy's away. I'm sure she's perfectly nice but like you said, you don't need or want a new best friend. I think my response to the "I love you" would have been, "um, excuse me?" There is nothing wrong with not inviting her to your house or on outings. Humoring her only sends the message that it's normal when it's not (in my humble opinion). I'm not sure what you mean by girlfriend paying the price, but I don't think I'd be too worried. Try and keep her at arms length without being rude. Tell her you're sorry, but the birthday will be just for immediate family and easy child's close friends; you don't need to explain (and if you do she'll probably offer to bring food or come and help you clean). I don't envy you. Good luck! Genny [/QUOTE]
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