Dear Livi,
My boyfriend of eight months just invited me to go on a camping trip with him and his family. The only time I ever camped was with Girl Scouts in the second grade, and I absolutely hate nature. I’m very prone to insect bites and am not crazy about the idea of sleeping in a tent for a weekend. I don’t want to seem rude, but this camping trip doesn’t exactly sound fun. How can I politely tell his family I don’t want to go?
–Nature Hater
Dear Nature Hater,
Sometimes people have to make sacrifices and do things that aren’t exactly pleasurable for the sake of other people. While camping isn’t exactly staying in a five-star resort, you should do your best to put up with it. Showing his family that you can rough it and do virtually anything will give them a newfound respect for you, and allow bonding. Who knows, it might even be fun. Remember, it’s only a few days. Have fun and pack lots of bug spray!
-Livi
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