When I asked Lisa, she told me she couldn’t obtain a babysitter since everyone she trusted would be at the wedding. I suggested that they at least attend the reception as she had stated she wouldn’t be able to attend the wedding.

She told me she wouldn’t be attending the wedding if the timing wasn’t modified. That was not feasible, I told her. Lisa said that she was not going then. This hurt my feelings so much. I didn’t know how to answer, so I abruptly ended the conversation with an explanation.

A few days later, Lisa asked me what I thought of her suggestion. I reminded her that the timing cannot be changed. I hope I’m relieved they’re not coming, she added, adding that everyone will be curious about her absence and that it’s all because I can’t bring my nephew. I told her angrily that the world didn’t revolve around her and her son. After calling me a bridezilla, she blocked me.

Despite my mother’s constant insistence that I apologize to Lisa, I just don’t believe I’m to blame.