Posted by Poet on December 21, 2006, at 18:41:35
In reply to Need advice on Christmas Eve, posted by saturn on December 21, 2006, at 15:38:54
Hi saturn,
I hate it when people try to guilt me into doing something that I would never ask them to do for me. I have no religion, I was not raised in any religion, I have attended religious services only through weddings and funerals. In those cases I knew the happy couple or the deceased: I felt I belonged there. I would feel very out of place at a church service, and I would feel like I was taking up space that someone who attended the church should be seated in.
If I were in your situation, I would nicely explain to my relative that I am not comfortable attending the service, but will be happy to celebrate their holiday by joining them for dinner.
I'm sorry you're feeling pressured, I hope you can work out something and not have to end the relationship with your family member.
Poet
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