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My best friend's cousin hates me

Basically- as simple as it is in the title. I've known my best friend for eight years, but for most of those years it hasn't exactly been a secret that her cousin hates me. I've often asked why, because I don't remember doing anything in particular, but my friend just said that she doesn't get on with me, and it's as simple as that.

I've only met her cousin a few times, but it is rather awkward when I do. My best friend is very close to her, so they get on really well. But I don't really know where to put myself, because I just feel so.. uncomfortable. I can't join in with any of their jokes or conversations, because she just gives me dirty looks, and my friend feels she has to make allowances because she's family.

Anyway, my best friend today asked me if I wanted to come out with her and her cousin tomorrow, but I'm really not sure what to do. I tried to subtly say that it might not be the best idea, because she doesn't like me that much.. and it might be best if it's just a family thing, but my best friend just got a bit defensive about her cousin.

Is there anything I can do?

Reply 1

Achilles13

You could either say you have family commitments which is good enough, or just way to her, your cousin hates me, I would feel uncomfortable.
Theres not much she can say in objection as it is not your fault but her cousins and it sounds pretty unfair on you.

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

Thanks

She hasn't mentioned it again, so I'm not entirely certain as to whether it's going ahead or not. I wouldn't feel so uncomfortable if another one of our friends came, just because there would be someone else who I could talk to and I wouldn't feel like such an idiot hehe.