A tricky situation, what would you do?

[speccy1]

If they say 'Where's the Mrs?', just say, 'you said that last time!'

Happy Birthday to your mum.

Thankyou

 

[TVC]

How about 'I do have a long term partner who I love very much, so much so that I ensure that I keep them away from idiots. That's why you have never met'

 

[Speicher]

You could invite me to go with you!

 

[raleighnut]

It doesn't matter, what they think, grin and bare it and keep your mum happy, that's what matters.

Bare what though.

 

[speccy1]

Bare what though.

I`ve got nothing to bare, those f**kwits have............

 

[outlash]

What about just ignoring them, let your mum enjoy her day and you have bigger things to worry about.

 

[stephec]

You could invite me to go with you!

@speccy1 you lucky boy.

Unless @Speicher is planning to have a pop on your behalf, best take your tin hat.

 

[Beebo]

It doesn't sound worth getting stressed about, but i know that these sorts of things can get built up into huge issues when you over think them.
Don't raise it as an issue, but if they ask just tell them politely but forcefully that you are single by choice, and ask them not to ask again.
Good luck. I doubt they mean any harm.

 

[Mrs M]

It's your mum's celebration
A wee quiet word, then move along, but only if a "situation" arises, otherwise forget it and have fun
Hope it's a fine day

 

[Andy_R]

If they ask "Where's the missus?" etc., etc., then your ripost should be "Have you planned your funerals yet...you need to, you know, especially at your age...."

 

[steve50]

If it was me in the same position (I have been in a similar confrontation in the past) I would lean into the offending person and speaking very quietly tell him / her they are not funny, you find them offensive and obnoxious, and advise them very strongly to go away before you make a point of embarrassing them in front of everyone. Be very calm, do not use offensive language but do put your point across forcefully enough to make them understand you do mean business, oh, and smile as you are doing it as that will really p#ss them off.

I do hope your mum has a smashing birthday.

 

[speccy1]

A lot of wise words, thankyou everybody, I`m chuckling about it now

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

When they ask where's the Mrs just reply - under the patio

 

[Cuchilo]

I'm in the same situation as you , own boss single and love it .
I guess the questions are to them a little bit of banter but it winds you up . Maybe reply you're not married because you don't want to end up like them ?
My own reply would be along the lines of mind your own business but i guess people know that so i don't get the questions .

 

[alicat]

When they say 'Where's the mrs?' just say levelly 'I don't have one'.

When they say 'You not married then?' just say levelly 'No, I'm not'.

The key is the tone of voice. You are just answering a factual question and not letting it show that it bothers you.

If you can do so easily, just contrive to be somewhere slightly different from them all the time.

Good luck and enjoy the party.