My DH's idea of a Christmas outing is a day trip to see his various relatives. I go along with it most years but he wants to visit his grown-up children with me and the dog which means a 5-hour return car ride in one day. This is in the week after Christmas and I know why he wants to see them and I am fine with that.
But they have a toddler, a tiny flat and they plan to go out for a meal which means the dog becomes a problem.
Am IBU to not want to go? The kennels are full, I hate car journeys and am not fussed about spending time with DH's family.
He thinks I should go to 'support' him but I am dreading the stress of it all. I always seem to be in a dilemma over what I 'ought' to do in my relationship with DH (and the one before him).
I know he will be hurt and upset that if I don't go.
I say we are the old parents, the kids should come and see us, but they haven't been up for over a year. 'Too busy'.
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To not want to face 5-hour car journey
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Ownteethandhair · 17/12/2013 07:45
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