So springtime wedding, graduation, etc. time is approaching and that means we will all inevitably be invited to events that are also attended by in-laws and outlaws, ex'es, passive-aggressive family members, frienemies, bad blood, issues of family fueds, obnoxious siblings, basic jerks, etc.

The question is, as adults we have free will and can make our own decisions whether or not to attend events where we will feel uncomfortable...

Yet we also often get GUILTED into attending such events out of a sense of obligation.

My question to you is, if attending such an event would put you in an uncomfortable situation that will cause you stress or mental anguish, do you still go because you are "obligated" to attend... or do you graciously opt out and live without the sense of grief and discomfort?