So, I have a real problem with saying no to people, and being overly polite to everybody. 

Usually I find it extremely hard to refuse people anything, because I feel like if I say no they will hate me.  

I think this stems from my anxiety and ocd. 


However this evening, just a few minutes ago, I found myself in a social situation with my partners family friend. 

Now, it is important to know that COVID cases are rising here again, and we will probably be in lockdown again soon. We are also supposed to be practicing social distancing already.

This person, (who I have met maybe twice before) was quite drunk when they came in to say their goodbyes to my partner and I, standing over us and way too close (we were sitting down) and basically talking drunkenly into our faces. 

The conversation consisted of them asking to give us hugs, and coming straight at me to give me one.
I quickly asked them if they would mind elbow bumping instead, which they were happy to do. 

I was so relieved that they didn't take offence to it. 

I had like half a second to answer, so maybe I sounded a bit rude, I'm kind of secind guessing myself now lol. 

I just wanted to share because I was so happy with myself for saying no to something that made me uncomfortable. :) 

I hope everyone is having a good christmas.