Urgh, socialising

 So, I've been invited to a party to celebrate a friend's new apartment, and I don't know what to do. In the first place, I can't go because I have to go to my parents' house (mom's having money troubles again because of my father *sigh*) but I also don't want to go because the girl I dated is going to go, and they are all friends of her too. Buuuut, I also don't want to seem mean and just ignore them and not go...

*thinking...thinking...thinking...*

Oh! I know! I'll send a message to the friend that owns the apartment congratulating her for it, and then apologize deeply saying that I won't be able to go because of family stuff. Yessss! That way it'll seem like I really wanted to go.
Aaaahhh, my romantic life is ruining every single aspect of my life again! *angsts*

Ok, deep breath. This could also be seen in a good way. I mean, I just have to go out and make new friends, right? I'll just try to be positive and proactive... And try not to fall into the claws of anxiety...