A few more quick random thoughts about social gatherings and determining who to invite…
I’m an introvert… people, no matter how much I like them, sap my energy. At some point, even though a person is a net positive in my books, the fact that they are the nth person invited to something means that other factors balance that out. Mind you, at a certain point, a large enough gathering of my friends means that I can flit from sub-group to sub-group as I get overloaded.
The “It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To” excuse. Some people, whether friends, acquaintances, or members of our extended social circle, will simply take away from the fun of certain activities. Why should they be invited people to my activities if they’re going to take away from my fun?
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