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She wants to go on holiday?

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Doglover321 · 21/07/2024 14:17

Hi everyone,

I am 27 and have moved back in with my mum after a breakup. My dog also lives with us. She wants to go away for the week on 23rd September to Devon and stay in an AirBnB. However, I already have plans for this date and week. 23rd Sept is the 1 year anniversary of my thriving Meetup group and we are all going to the pub. Tables have been reserved and members have made a voluntary donation towards the upkeep of the group. I then have other stuff planned for the rest of the week. All these events were arranged before she said she wanted to go away, however she wants me to cancel them and join her. I feel bad because she doesn’t have family, friends or anyone else she could go with, but at the same time I really don’t want to cancel my plans and mess people around. She is very angry despite these events being arranged before she asked me and her not having parted with any money yet. She keeps saying I should be bending over backwards for her because she only got the all clear from breast cancer a year ago and has let me move back in with her after my breakup, and that most daughters would even offer to pay for the whole thing. TIA for any opinions/advice

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TomatoSandwiches · 21/07/2024 14:27

Sounds like she has unrealistic expectations of you.
I'd just tell her you can go the week before but you won't be changing already established plans.

I'd also be putting as much money away to move out ASAP, she sounds awful.

Doglover321 · 21/07/2024 14:26

RedHelenB · 21/07/2024 14:24

I'd go, she's supported you so why not support her?

Fair enough!

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Doglover321 · 21/07/2024 14:25

Terrribletwos · 21/07/2024 14:24

So, did she know you already had plans for that time before she booked? Did you consult?

She booked her annual leave before consulting/asking whether I would like to go away, by which point I had already made plans. I guess she just expected me to be free so far in advance

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cupcaske123 · 21/07/2024 14:25

Can she go on a group holiday or holiday for singles if she doesn't want to go by herself? Just stand your ground about the dates and as other pp have said, start looking for somewhere else to live.

STFUDonkey · 21/07/2024 14:25

Ooh it's the meet-up group birthday present OP!

RedHelenB · 21/07/2024 14:24

I'd go, she's supported you so why not support her?

Terrribletwos · 21/07/2024 14:24

So, did she know you already had plans for that time before she booked? Did you consult?

BeardedLodger · 21/07/2024 14:24

I think you (and your dog) need to find somewhere else to live. This isn't going to improve for any of you.

LegendInMyOwnLunchtime · 21/07/2024 14:23

Tell her which alternative week you would like to go. Or leaving the day after your meet up, or getting back just in time.

Doglover321 · 21/07/2024 14:22

TinyYellow · 21/07/2024 14:22

Why does she insist it has to be that week? Can’t you go away with her on different dates?

Apparently she’s booked annual leave for that week and the week before, but is insistent on the week beginning 23rd Sept for some reason

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TinyYellow · 21/07/2024 14:22

Why does she insist it has to be that week? Can’t you go away with her on different dates?

Doglover321 · 21/07/2024 14:21

Thank you. It’s difficult because she is doesn’t have a network of her own and is quite reliant on me, so I do feel bad, but I can tell that she is only trying to be manipulative by this point x

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BeaRF75 · 21/07/2024 14:20

YANBU. She sees you all the time, why does she need to see you on holiday as well? You have made a commitment already, and should honour it. If your mother is so desperate to go on holiday, why can't she go on her own? She's just trying to emotionally blackmail you, so I hope you'll stay strong.

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