Friends sudden break-up...who should I invite to my party?

Question

My friend (girl) is in my circle of friends. Naturally we're close. Another friend (guy) has been together with my friend for 2 years. I'm very close to that guy friend too. Last week, they broke-up after 2 years of dating. but the thing is...I'm friends with them both...and I've already informally invited the guy like...2 weeks ago.

Now its about time to make formal invitations and I'm afraid that 1 might not show-up if the other does...I want them both to come but some of the other members of my circle of friends might think ("What?? After she already told us they broke up*in a bad way too* you go and invite the guy!?!?!")..what should I do???

Answer 1

Invite them both.

They're both your friends, aren't they? And they'll both be hurt if they're not invited.

It might be awkward, but it'll be even more awkward after the party.

You've basically got two options:

1. Invite only one of them; have to endure awkwardness with the one you didn't invite for a long, long while.

2. Invite both of them; endure awkwardness for one night.