Of course we are all asked to attend ceremonies and events that we don’t want to go to from time to time. But the adult thing to do is to recognize that we are not always going to do things we want to do. It is what it is: life isn’t all fun and games, especially when you truly love anyone other than yourself. Sometimes we must show up as our best selves for activities we don’t want to participate in for the sake of the happiness of our partners, jobs, kids, friends, and family members. We must grin and bear it out of respect for others.