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AIBU?

to send a rather blunt text to DP's friend?

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NellyBluth · 31/01/2013 20:37

Well, he's a mutual friend really, but I'll call him DP's friend for ease. Let's call him Bob. Old friend, nice guy but with a history of being unreliable and late to meet up.

A few days ago DP and Bob made plans for meeting up. To put it in context, we live in a London commuter town, Bob lives and works in London, I work in London. DP was going to go to London last night for drinks, but Bob suggested that he would come to ours after work tonight, so getting in about 6.30, and he and DP would go out for dinner and drinks. DP has been looking forward to this as he's been at home with the baby for the past few days (not saying this for him to get a medal, just we all know it can be a bit lonely all day with a 1 year old).

It's now 8.30 and Bob hasn't even texted to say what train he is getting, or to apologise he is late. We are not worried he has fallen down a manhole - he'll be drinking with colleagues. He will be ignoring DP's text because he knows he's in the wrong and can't think of a suitable explanation. DP is really pissed off. If Bob had just admitted at the end of work that he was going for drinks, there would have been time for DP to head in to London and meet other friends once I got back from work. Now it's too late. So on a rare night when he could see someone (DP does shift work so it's difficult to see his friends often) he's been pissed around and let down by a supposed good friend.

DP has already sent his own text saying he feels let down. I kind of want to send one too. Yes it is petty and childish and we are all far older than this behaviour would suggest but... I feel so bad for DP. He works f/t and does the bulk of the childcare and hasn't had a chance to make friends in our new town yet, and this friend pisses him around on a rare night he could go out. Grr.

Please don't flame. I am fully aware this makes me sound like a 12 year old but 'Bob's' head in the sand approach is making me feel like a 12 year old!

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frustratedworkingmum · 31/01/2013 20:41

It does make you and your DH sound a bit clingy though - id be pissed off and making a mental note that bob is unreliable, ordering a chinese/indian/pizza, getting a bottle of wine and enjoying an evening in together. Fuck bob

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complexnumber · 31/01/2013 20:44
Biscuit
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NellyBluth · 31/01/2013 20:49

Thanks complex, my first biscuit!

Not clingy, though I can see how it looks that way Grin Just annoyed for DP. He doesn't get to go out much and does such long hours. Just don't think it's hard for people to send a text explaining there's a change of plan. Bob is actually staying at ours tonight, that was part of the plan, so I'm quite aware he will be rocking up tonight at about 11 pissed.

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NotALondoner · 31/01/2013 20:52

tell him he can no longer stay at yours.

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sooperdooper · 31/01/2013 20:54

Yes, annoying but don't text as well, but ridiculously cheeky that he thinks he's staying at yours still??

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NellyBluth · 31/01/2013 20:56

I know. They have a plan about doing stuff together during the daytime as they are both off, and he was going to mind DD for half an hour while DP goes to an appointment (he's unreliable but great with kids).

I know, I know, texting him is childish I suppose because he is a mutual friend it seems a bit more natural. I just want to tell him to stop letting people down without telling them!

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Clytaemnestra · 31/01/2013 20:56

Don't let him in. Cheeky git.

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Catchingmockingbirds · 31/01/2013 21:05

I wouldn't bother sending him a text. Your dh's already sent him one and he doesn't care enough to reply. Just leave it and put it down to a lesson learnt.

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Bobbybird40 · 31/01/2013 21:06

If I was your dp I would send bob a text saying, 'hi bob, I hope you don't mind but I'm gonna have an early night, feeling a bit unwell, you stay in town and enjoy yourself, mate.' Then crack open the vino, savoury snacks etc

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WhereYouLeftIt · 31/01/2013 21:09

I absolutely would NOT be giving Bob a bed for the night Shock! It sounds as if he never learned about actions having consequences, now would be a good time to start. And if he misses the last train to London, so much the better.

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NellyBluth · 31/01/2013 21:10

Something about the phrase "savoury snacks" is making be snort for some reason!

Maybe I should have called this AIBU to lock the doors...

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ceeveebee · 31/01/2013 21:11

I think it would be very odd for you to text Bob, he's your DP's friend - it would make you look like you were his mother

Bob is a prick btw

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AnyFucker · 31/01/2013 21:11

I would stay out of it (what are you...your partner's mother ?) and encourage your dp to make new friends

I would knock the bed for him to crash in on the head too...you are not a Premier Inn for after the the more interesting boozers close

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aldiwhore · 31/01/2013 21:12

I've the reverse problem, kind of, DH's friend is female, she's my friend too... I would only send a text if she'd let ME down. I would of course back up my DH in a three way conversation. But other than that I would seethe quietly to myself.

I won't change her, you won't change him. Your DH has said his piece, a message from the wife would belittle your DH and give BOB a giggle with his mates in the pub.

I would encourage your DH to follow *Bobbybi

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aldiwhore · 31/01/2013 21:13

Stupid PC.... .... to follow "Bobbybird's advice"

Never spill wine on your laptop and think yo've got away with it. Smile

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goneHaywire · 31/01/2013 21:14

what frustratedworkingmum said. salvage ur evening, spend done quality time together.

tell DP to text bob telling him that HIS plans have changed and bob might as will stay down in london tonight

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MikeOxardInTheSnow · 31/01/2013 21:14

Lock the door, switch off phone, ignore. That'll show him how annoying it is when it's done to him.

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Catmint · 31/01/2013 21:16

YANBU - yy to Bobbybird's advice.

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skullcandy · 31/01/2013 21:17

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goneHaywire · 31/01/2013 21:22

furthermore "friends" who you know are unreliable should not keep being given any more chances to disappoint you.

learn from this and act accordingly

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havingastress · 31/01/2013 21:24

Get rid of Bob!

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NellyBluth · 31/01/2013 21:26

Yeah, I know it makes me sound like his mum, I was just so annoyed with him an hour ago - he knows that DP's nights off are rare so I expected more from him. Never mind. And we are friends too, I text and email him about stuff anyway.

I like the idea of texting from DP's phone though!

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Theicingontop · 31/01/2013 21:26

This all sounds really familiar.

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NellyBluth · 31/01/2013 21:31

Does it? In what way? Same problem or accusations of hairy-handedness?

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