How to Cancel Plans — Your Guilt-Free Guide

Life happens — and if it does, this guide will help you postpone or reschedule your plans free of guilt.

Aymes Sarah
Relationships 101

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Some of us hate to cancel, no matter what the circumstances. Others feel an immense amount of relief after canceling plans, even if they were looking forward to them.

Canceling plans is difficult for many of us because we feel like we are disappointing our loved ones. And some of us even worry that the other party doesn’t believe our excuse.

But remember that things happen, people get sick or unexpected work rears its ugly head. Sometimes, we may not feel mentally well enough to get together with someone. And that’s ok!

No matter how you feel about canceling plans, the actual conversation is never an easy one to have. But things happen, so the next time you have to “let someone down easy” and cancel a best laid plan, consider this your guide!

Now… Some pre-canceling tips! These tips will significantly reduce your chances of canceling your plans in the future:

Don’t Make Plans You Know You Won’t Keep

What do you do when you see an old friend or distant family member, strike up a conversation, then it’s time to leave? Do…

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Aymes Sarah
Relationships 101

Aymes is a freelance writer, social media manager, and published author. She co-owns a site ( www.personalsafetyschool.com ) with safety guide and tips!