A woman asked the internet if it was unreasonable not to attend a party to celebrate her friend paying her mortgage.
User Nannasofffiraapint took to Mumsnet to express his frustration with his friend for throwing the party, when she believes she received huge financial support from her family.
She writes: “She never had to pay for a vacation, her parents bought all her cars, paid for a lot of work on her house including an extension, even paid for her divorce settlement! She received at least £300,000 in her lifetime How about attending such a party?? Seems a bit wrong to me. »
“My husband burst out laughing when I told him about the party invite, he said ‘mommy and daddy’s bank’ paid off the mortgage,” she continued.
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One user called the party “vulgar” and another said “It’s a very weird party. Do not go. »
Some users suggested the idea was crude in the context of America’s current financial situation, with TiredButAlive writing, “In the current economic climate, that seems somewhat crude. I guess the only thing that would make things better would be if she was just as generous. for others, a sort of pay-as-you-go person. Is not it ? »
WimpoleHat agreed, “I think it’s probably kind of an ‘any excuse for a party’ thing, but it’s a bit rude/tactless/lack of self-awareness” as the did too much laundry, “I also think that’s rude, especially at a time when most people are struggling financially. We were lucky enough to be able to pay off our mortgage a few years ago.
To put this into context, the United States is potentially on the cusp of a financial recession. According to Financial Timesconsumer prices rose 1% in May and 8.5% from a year ago, the highest level since 1981.
Rising gasoline prices affected by the war in Ukraine and Russian sanctions, along with a 1.2% rise in food prices and a 0.6% rise in housing costs with the surge rents, means the average American is more financially conscious than ever.
There were some comments in favor of the celebration, however.
One user pointed out, “Is she single and/or childless? This can be an obstacle to the constant obligation to take time (and spend money) for weddings, baptisms, children’s birthdays, maternity leave at work, etc. “I’ve definitely seen a tendency among women to want to celebrate milestones that aren’t tied to traditional family structures. Which seems fair at first glance…”
While SmileyPiuPiu wrote, “Initial thought…very weird reason to throw a party. Now why not, people were throwing parties to celebrate their baby’s genitals after all. »
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