How do I break it to her???

To make a LONG story short....
I booked a trip to London w/ my sis for Nov bc shes down that shes STILL single, turning 30...blah blah.

So she is SUPER excited for this trip. We are going to see my best friend who is living there til March.

Wel... not to get into all the details but my BF is not going to be there after Sept. I know my sis is going to be CRUSHED that the trip is off.

Background: I have been to London before and we were staying w/ BF so please dont recommend that we go anyway bc that is NOT an option. Its too expensive to stay anywhere and I wasnt thrilled to be going in the first place bc ive been there and i was mainly going to see my BF bc shes been in London since last July

HELP

Message edited 6/27/2007 10:25:33 PM.

Re: How do I break it to her???

Yikes... I would say soon, in person, and totally honestly. Good luck

Re: How do I break it to her???

Break it to her soon- but do you think you could go "somewhere" with her- where is the BF going to be? Maybe you can meet wherever she is going to be...

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i would tell her soon - but maybe offer a spa weekend

it would probably cost you the same as the plane tix

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i would tell her soon as she may get upset if you try to prolong it.

can you get a refund on your tix and go somewhere else with her? go to vegas or something for a "just the girls" weekend or maybe the bahamas! i'm getting an awesome deal on an all inclusive in november and the beach is always a good time! good luck!

Re: How do I break it to her???

Pass her a note that says:

"Are you going to London in November. Please check one:

____ Yes
____ No


And, if she checks yes, just shake your head 'no'.

She'll probably put 2 and 2 together then

ok, but on a more serious note that might NOT sever all ties to your sis lol.... just tell her what happened... but tell her soon. 5 months is good notice, and hopefully she hasnt become completely attached to the idea yet.. or if she has, theres still time to compensate.

Re: How do I break it to her???

Tell her how awful the weather is in London in Nov and plan a trip that will cost the same as your plane ticket.

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Posted by CkGm

plan a trip that will cost the same as your plane ticket.

Re: How do I break it to her???

Tell her its been raining for the past 3 weeks in the UK and London has been washed away. Its not all that far from the truth!!!

At least you aren't going to Sheffield!!!

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I would offer to go somewhere else with her. London is definitely $$$ because the Pound is so high. A spa weekend might be nice or a weekend trip to the Carribbean. Is another location in Europe a possibility I personally love Paris. Madrid is really nice as well.

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Still go and stay with Racheee

No, really... plan another girls trip! Vegas is awesome in November

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Maybe you can take a trip somewhere else instead that is not $$$.

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I would definitely tell her as soon as possible and maybe look up some inexpensive trips or like some of the other posters said a nice spa weekend together

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Posted by neenie

Pass her a note that says:

"Are you going to London in November. Please check one:

____ Yes
____ No


And, if she checks yes, just shake your head 'no'.

She'll probably put 2 and 2 together then

OMG That might be the funniest thing I have ever seen

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Would lodging be so expensive that it's worth whatever you are going to lose on cancelling the flight?

Since its for your sister's 30th, would your parents but up money for hotel?

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I would still go....being that she's psyched about it. I couldn't do that to my sister...sorry But that's me...

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I agree, tell her as soon as possible, and offer an alternative trip- either a special spa weekend or a trip that would end up costing the same thing. Vegas, the Carribbean, California, somewhere, but definitely if you offer an alternative she may not be as crushed.

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Can you suggest doing something else that weekend? A spa in Norwich CT, South Beach, a weeked in the City?

Sorry you are going through this, this one is a toughy

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I would tell her right away and see if there is someplace else she would like to go that is less expensive. Was she totally excited for London itself, or just getting away?

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Posted by neenie

Pass her a note that says:

"Are you going to London in November. Please check one:

____ Yes
____ No


And, if she checks yes, just shake your head 'no'.

She'll probably put 2 and 2 together then

ok, but on a more serious note that might NOT sever all ties to your sis lol.... just tell her what happened... but tell her soon. 5 months is good notice, and hopefully she hasnt become completely attached to the idea yet.. or if she has, theres still time to compensate.

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I volunteer Racheeee or USUK to put you up for your stay

in all seriousness, the sooner you tell her, the better!

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Posted by CaseyGirl

I would still go....being that she's psyched about it. I couldn't do that to my sister...sorry But that's me...