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[quote=Anonymous]Family member has flaked out on plans 3 times now. First time we played phone tag for no more than 15 mins after I had waited around all day for her to call and say she was home from work. The excuse was "I had things to do." Next time she cancelled a day prior saying the person who was going to check in on her cats could no longer do it. Third time canceled about 30 mins before she would have needed to be on the road saying she was sick (I highly doubt she planned on coming). 
Lame excuses, all most likely fabricated. I'm not naive enough to ignore the fact that she's just not that into me, but I had still hoped the kids could have a relationship with this relative because they have so few.

Each time this happens, I have cleared our schedule for her. If I'm planning on hosting, I cook, shop, clean, organize etc. in preparation. This is so incredibly rude and I've really had enough of the BS. But I'm trying to put my emotions aside and do what's best for the kids. The mind fucking part is that she excitedly accepts invites but then doesn't follow through. 
So do I stop trying or keep giving her the benefit of the doubt ? [/quote]

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