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Alone at Christmas - am I expecting too much?

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silverlining48 Tue 27-Dec-22 11:18:31

It’s disappointing but your friend will have been busy presumably. It is disappointing for you but probably just thoughtless of her.
Hopefully she will be in touch over the next few days, if not why not ring her for a quick chat and see how things go.
Sending flowers fir a happy and healthy new year.

Roobi Tue 27-Dec-22 10:58:50

My closest and oldest friend knows I’m spending Christmas and new year alone and won’t see anyone. She also knows I have COVID, so couldn’t go out even if I was well enough. Last year was my first Christmas completely alone, due to bereavements, and she knows I found it difficult. She’s celebrating with family as usual, which is lovely, but is it too much to have hoped for a quick phone call at some point? She’s found time to post on social media about the great time she’s having, but not even to ask how I am.

A number of things are making me re-evaluate this relationship now, but am I being unfair, or reasonable? I’m trying to work that out. I know how I’d respond if she was alone and unwell over Christmas. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!