Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Original poster

To not like being outdoors

30 replies

motherbear43 · 09/05/2024 23:06

I do like the warm weather. I like going for walks and being able to let the dogs run around in the garden and take the kids to the park etc.

But I get this weird guilty feeling for being indoors. Like seeing everyone eating their dinner outdoors tonight. I hate that. It's messy, it's a faff to take it all outdoors, there are flies, I can't sit back and relax and enjoy. I don't especially enjoy sitting outdoors in the evenings, I like curling up on the sofa in front of the tv. Which is fine in winter but in summer you just feel bad about it. Like you should be outdoors making the most of it.

Is it just me?

OP posts:
Cheshiresun · 09/05/2024 23:13

No, I never eat outdoors. I hate the flies, wasps, bugs! Don't mind going for a walk outside, going about normal daily life as required outside but eating, no. Don't sit outside on a nice evening either, too many flies, etc etc. Well it's just not for me.

ButterCrackers · 09/05/2024 23:12

I get all red in the face and sweaty in the warmer temperatures. Other people look fine and can enjoy the sun. Indoors or in the shade is best with a hat and covered up.

Original poster
motherbear43 · 09/05/2024 23:12

Oh yeah holiday vibes are completely different but I don't find being in the garden, especially eating in the garden relaxing at all. I get this weird guilt feeling every year. I make sure the kids have plenty of time outdoors but honestly in the evenings I just prefer being on the sofa regardless of how lovely it is.

OP posts:
misszebra · 09/05/2024 23:11

the jungle mothers may well come on here and say how you're missing out and what not but you know you, ignore them

misszebra · 09/05/2024 23:10

I understand completely. unless I am on a tropical clean beach, without too much noise or too many people, I always rather be indoors. I feel way more at peace and 'protected' if that makes sense. don't feel guilty. we aren't cavemen anymore

Swipe left for the next trending thread