Can’t Attend But Expected to Devote My Time and Creative Talents to Making it Beautiful

Divorce can bring out the worst in people, and sometimes it can drive a wedge between family members. Such is the case for this Reddit user, who has been in a long-term relationship with someone who is divorced from their ex-spouse. They were asked to host their daughter’s graduation party at their home, and the user spent a week making arrangements and ordering materials to make the vision a reality. However, they were then informed that their presence would anger the daughter’s mother and were not allowed to attend the party being held in their own home.

Making a difficult situation beautiful despite not being able to attend.

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Making a special day beautiful, even if we can’t be present

Putting in the work to make someone’s dream come true

Making the best of a difficult situation – devoting time and creative talents to make the party beautiful despite not being able to attend.

Devoting my creative talents to make her special day beautiful

Should she contribute to the party planning and decoration even though she won’t be attending?

Celebrating in a different way — with friends, champagne, and LBDs!

‍ Devoting time and creativity to making a beautiful party, but not attending. WIBTA?

My long-time partner’s ex-wife had dropped the ball on their daughter’s graduation party, so they asked us to host it at our home. I spent a week planning the party, making arrangements, and ordering materials. However, I was then informed that my presence would anger her mother, and under no circumstances could I attend the party being held in our shop. I was expected to devote my time and creative talents to making her graduation party beautiful. Should I refuse to plan, organize, and decorate for this party? Here are the reactions and comments from the community.