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Feeling guilty as friend will be alone at Christmas

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Fleurpepper Sun 24-Nov-24 10:37:15

Isn't what true friends do- care, never mind feeling guilty. I wouldn't want a great friend to be alone.

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OldFrill Sun 24-Nov-24 10:31:18

I don't see it's your place to feel guilty frankly. Make up a box of goodies for her to open on the day and arrange to see her soon after. Have a lovely guilt free Christmas.

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Fleurpepper Sun 24-Nov-24 10:27:25

How would your family react if you asked if she could join you? If it was me, I'd say, bring her along.

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Usedtobeblonde Sun 24-Nov-24 10:24:51

Your C and GC come before a friend in the disappointment picture.
I wonder why she is estranged from most of her family.
See her another day and make is as special as you feel appropriate.

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Housecraftandcommunitystudies Sun 24-Nov-24 10:21:01

Could you arrange to do Christmas Day on Boxing Day with her? A Zoom or FaceTime with a cuppa or something stronger in the evening of Christmas Day?

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Smileless2012 Sun 24-Nov-24 10:18:37

Could you have her over on Boxing Day and do a Christmas dinner for you both?

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Witzend Sun 24-Nov-24 10:15:24

Would she honestly want you to do that? It’s just one day, after all - why not visit on Boxing Day instead?

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Cambsnan Sun 24-Nov-24 09:50:19

My friend is recently widowed and estranged from most of her family. She will be alone on Christmas Day. My plans are to spend the day with family some distance away returning early to pick up a family member who is a health worker and can’t get home without a lift. I can’t take her with me and feel guilty. Should I give up the day with my grandchildren to be with her?

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