To think this is a perfectly acceptable way to spend our 23rd wedding anniversary

[InstitutionCode]

DH volunteers with a youth organisation. The adults in the coutry have a fairly formal annual bash. It falls on our wedding anniversary.

I know and like some of the people he volunteers with, it's an opportunity to dress up, have a few drinks, dance and generally have a decent time.

My friends seem to think I should be furious that he'd consider going rather than arrange something "special".

[bigbluebus]

I have, on more than one occasion, spent my birthday at a posh event for DHs job - it's still a night out (although DH spends most of the evening chatting to other people).

As it's your 23rd anniversary I can't see a problem. Not sure I'd feel the same if it was 25th!

[mileend2bermondsey]

If youre both happy then what anyone else thinks doesnt matter.

[AuntieStella]

It sounds really good actually!

Posh night out that you don't have to arrange. Company you know you'll like. Good chance of a shag either naughtily before, or on a promise for afterwards. What's not to like?

[LazyLouLou]

Sounds good to me - enjoy dressing up

[Floggingmolly]

Sounds "special" enough to me...

[PaperdollCartoon]

Sounds like a good night! And like bigbluebus says, it's not your 25th or 30th.

[Eigg]

Sounds fun. But quite frankly if you and your DH are happy - whose business is it?!

Congrats btw

[AlwaysDancing1234]

I think that sounds lovely and not too much hassle. If you are both happy with that, sod everyone else!