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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Woukd you have the same annoyed reaction if the mom have you a reason? Does the excuse make a difference to you? 
Whatever the reason, the kid was a no-show.[/quote]

Yes, I think giving a reason (even just broadly without details, e.g. family emergency, illness, etc.) shows you at least appreciate having been invited.

I had a friend who would just randomly no show for things without explanation or turn down invites with nothing more than “sorry, can’t make it.” Never a reason or “we’re out of town this weekend, let’s plan something for later this month.” So I stopped including her on invites because it seemed like she just didn’t care/want to be included. But then I found out years later she was mad that I had dumped her and didn’t include her in my plans anymore.

Social relationships require investment, even just casual relationships with other parents that your kids are friends with.

So many people on this board complain about not having a network of friends here but then think no showing to things without explanation is totally ok. I’ve managed to build a lot of friendships with various groups because I actually respond to invites, reciprocate, give explanations when I can’t make something, etc. [/quote]

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