My sister (P) and I are meant to be bridesmaids in my other sister's (W) wedding, but we can't go. How do we break the news to our sister?
The wedding is in May, and has been planned since 2019. It's a weeklong affair in Mexico. P and I have bought our dresses, and paid the deposit for the trip. We want to go - badly.
We just can't, for a variety of reasons, all related to the pandemic:
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P's job cut back her hours due to COVID, and she can no longer afford the trip.
- Without her, I can't afford the trip.
- The pandemic is still raging and traveling internationally is irresponsible as hell
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If we catch the virus in Mexico, we can't come back to the US meaning we are at the mercy of Mexican hospitals - If we catch it and are asymptomatic, we'll still be stuck in Mexico for at least two weeks, which means lost wages or even job loss
P and I have both been really realistic, and have both told W months ago that we may not be able to go due to the pandemic. We kept our hopes up, but as it draws nearer we have both accepted the reality that we can't safely travel to Mexico.
Now... how the hell do we tell W? She's so excited. She's been planning this for a year and a half. She got us personalized gifts. I know that we can't go, but telling her is going to break her heart and I just don't know how to do that to her. It hurts just to think about it.
W is also very relaxed about the virus, and is very stubborn. So, it's also not like she'll just accept that we aren't going. Any advice? Should I give her a call, send a text? I don't want to fight with her, but I know there isn't a way to do this without upsetting her.
TL;DR How do I tell my sister that, because of the pandemic, my other sister and I are not going to her destination wedding in May?
(sorry for formatting, I'm on mobile)
Submitted January 26, 2021 at 10:00AM by throwaway3738201 https://ift.tt/3ponQG6
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