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To think my boyfriend is tight?

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ohlaohla · 14/04/2024 13:01

We go on holiday a week tomorrow
As a treat the night before we have booked a hotel at the airport.
I said we can get a meal in the restaurant the night before at hotel
He looked at prices and said he isn't paying that -and we will take a subway.
It's £25.50 each for fish and chips
Or around £22 for a carbonara

You're on holiday,money doesn't matter does it?
Aibu to think he is being tight ?

OP posts:
wangsgs · 14/04/2024 13:25

I don't think he's being tight, he just doesn;t value what you do. I wouldn't want to spend my money on that either.

JustWhatWeDontNeed · 14/04/2024 13:24

Airport hotels are not a thing of luxury. The Hilton is just a (sometimes) more expensive Premier Inn. I wouldn't regard eating at either of them a treat. Can you eat somewhere else on the way, or get a decent takeaway.

Testina · 14/04/2024 13:23

Of course money matters!
Don’t be so childish.
And it’s not a “treat” to waste £20+ quid on shitty chain hotel food (and I’m not a snob - that really is going to be shitty for the price).
He’s just got more sense than you, that’s not being tight! Especially because he’s clearly willing to spend out on the holiday trips with the same money.

Itsonlymashadow · 14/04/2024 13:21

I think the biggest problem here is that he tells you he doesn’t want to spend money on something over priced and you call him tight and accuse him of putting a downer on it.

Your emotional response to his point, is your issue. You are putting the downer on it.

Investinmyself · 14/04/2024 13:20

I’m with him. It will be average not great. Could you compromise and take some nice snacks for the room eg M & S. I’d much prefer that.

PossumintheHouse · 14/04/2024 13:20

Meh. I'd much rather grab a £9 footlong of my choosing rather than go a mediocre and very overpriced plate of what will undoubtedly be a dry and bland fish and chips. Save you cash to splash out on food during the holiday.

taxguru · 14/04/2024 13:19

At that kind of airport hotel, you're just going to get frozen fish & chips so yes £25 is a complete rip off. You'd be better getting a JustEat from a local chip shop!

Completely different to a quality/destination hotel where eating a meal would be an experience in itself!

So YABU - spend the money on something more worthwhile.

Sunflowersinthehaze · 14/04/2024 13:19

If you haven’t got a massive budget like you say then I definitely agree with him. (I would anyway). £22 for some pasta is something I wouldn’t pay! Not tight just sensible to put it towards a trip out on your holiday.

HarrietSchulenberg · 14/04/2024 13:19

I totally agree with your boyfriend. £50 on shit hotel food (and it will be shit, an airport Hilton is a glorified Wetherspoons) when you could spend it on something fun while you're actually away is a waste of good money. Get a cheap takeaway - holiday doesn't start till you're on the plane.

Lyricallie · 14/04/2024 13:18

I’m with him. I stay in a lot of airport hotels with work and the food is always disappointing the only silver lining for me is that it’s on expenses. I wouldn’t be paying my own money for it. Could you go out for your dinner first somewhere more reasonable and then head to the hotel?

BettyShagter · 14/04/2024 13:18

ohlaohla · 14/04/2024 13:17

Well we haven't got a massive budget this holiday as it was last minute and not our main holiday so I guess saving money won't be a bad thing.
I think it's because we normally have a routine of meal in hotel etc
He's a Man U fan and they are playing next weekend so I think he's plan is to get drinks and just sit in room and watch the match

Excellent, so you can take the £30 you saved and treat yourself while he does that.

Win - Win.

pinkyredrose · 14/04/2024 13:18

ohlaohla · 14/04/2024 13:11

He says he would rather use the money and go on a boat trip on holiday or put it towards a nice meal on holiday rather than pay for overpriced food
Just put a downer on it

I'm with him! I hate being ripped off, holiday or not!

Guavafish1 · 14/04/2024 13:17

I agree with the boyfriend

Original poster
ohlaohla · 14/04/2024 13:17

Well we haven't got a massive budget this holiday as it was last minute and not our main holiday so I guess saving money won't be a bad thing.
I think it's because we normally have a routine of meal in hotel etc
He's a Man U fan and they are playing next weekend so I think he's plan is to get drinks and just sit in room and watch the match

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BettyShagter · 14/04/2024 13:16

TakeOnFlea · 14/04/2024 13:15

The airport Hilton's are just glorified premier inns. Nothing special about them at all. He's right, no way would I pay £25 for shit fish and chips 🤣

Being ripped off and knowing it the night before your holiday takes the "shine" off things more than being savvy with money and using it for a boat trip. YABU

This ^^

I think some people see the word 'Hilton' and think it's going to be similar to their posh hotels, which usually ends in a short, sharp shock.

arethereanyleftatall · 14/04/2024 13:16

ohlaohla · 14/04/2024 13:11

He says he would rather use the money and go on a boat trip on holiday or put it towards a nice meal on holiday rather than pay for overpriced food
Just put a downer on it

In that case, he's absolutely right.

chipsandpeas · 14/04/2024 13:15

im with him and im far from tight when it comes to holidays

TakeOnFlea · 14/04/2024 13:15

The airport Hilton's are just glorified premier inns. Nothing special about them at all. He's right, no way would I pay £25 for shit fish and chips 🤣

Being ripped off and knowing it the night before your holiday takes the "shine" off things more than being savvy with money and using it for a boat trip. YABU

Ladyj84 · 14/04/2024 13:14

Flipping heck nothing treat or not would make me pay those prices

arethereanyleftatall · 14/04/2024 13:14

Isn't this less about whether you're tight or not and more about what your budget is?

TipsyKoala · 14/04/2024 13:14

I agree with him. Save it and spend it on a nicer meal on holiday rather than spending it on airport hotel food at inflated prices.

SBHon · 14/04/2024 13:14

ohlaohla · 14/04/2024 13:11

He says he would rather use the money and go on a boat trip on holiday or put it towards a nice meal on holiday rather than pay for overpriced food
Just put a downer on it

I’d feel exactly the same. For me the holiday starts on holiday. He’s just got a different point of view.

BettyShagter · 14/04/2024 13:13

OMG airport Hiltons serve very mediocre food at best.

They're just a Travelodge by a different name.

I wouldn't pay that either, you're talking £30 once you add on a drink.

HermioneWeasley · 14/04/2024 13:13

It depends - if it means you can’t afford to do other things then yes I’d just grab a meal deal. If it doesn’t make any difference to your budget, I’d probably just eat there.

MrsSkylerWhite · 14/04/2024 13:12

Of course money matters. You still need to have enough, holiday or not. Airport Hilton’s aren’t all that and £25 is OTT.