Social Dilemma: Should I Exclude A Negative Friend From My Holiday Party?

Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Nina and it's about holiday parties. Here's her email: Hi Jaime. Every year, I host a holiday party and invite all my close friends. One person in our friend group has become increasingly negative in recent years and I loath spending time with her. We've all tried to help her in all kinds of ways, including offering to pay for therapy, but she refuses. I think she likes being negative. I'm considering not inviting her this year to keep the atmosphere light and cheerful, but I don’t know how others in our friend group are going to feel about her being excluded. Should I just ignore my feelings about her for this one night and invite her or risk making her and others upset by excluding her? Thanks ~ Nina. This is tough. I know being around negativity can really just suck the life out of you. It seems like you've done all you can to offer to help. I think I would invite her, but make it clear it's going to be a joyful, fun party, and you really hope she can get in the spirit of things. Also let her know that if that isn't for her, then you understand if she doesn't want to come. I think that's what I would do. What do you think? Let's help Nina out and let me know on the TRY Facebook page.