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Hi MODerators,
I was recently invited to one of my friends birthday party sleepovers. It seems fun, right? Wrong. She is always sick I mean ALWAYS! And I dont really feel like getting sick. Is their any way I could get out of it? Like what should I tell her? It's also my bro's birthday that weekend so should I say: I would love to come...but my parents want me spending quality time with my bro because its his birthday as well? The thing is shes very investigator-y. Like one time I told her I wasn't feeling well and she asked what I had and what medicine I was taking and things like that!
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hey! honesty is always the best policy. Just tell her you're afraid you might catch a cold from her. Yes she might get mad, and on the surface that sounds kind of harsh, but who are you trying to protect? By lying to her about why you can't come to the party you're essentially saving yourself from the possibility that you might have to deal with her being upset. You could be kind about it too. Say something like, "Honestly, I'm worried about catching a cold from you if I go to your house. I'm sorry, but it's hard for me to admit, and I just want to be a good friend by telling you the truth. What are some ways we can talk about this so that we'll both feel good about the outcome." It's also possible that you could got you your friend's party while taking precautions. bring hand sanitizer and wash your hand often. Don't share food or drinks. If someone's coughing or sneezing without covering their mouths, cover your mouth and go wash your hands. stuff like that. good luck!