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AIBU to avoid DP who’s been ill in hospital

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Horachied · 10/08/2024 19:08

Fully aware here that I may be flamed, and I can understand why but I’m trying to understand whether I’m being reasonable, or being a bit harsh.

DP and I have been together a year and a half. We don’t live together. Last week, I visited my family in my home town and came to stay for the week. I have a new family member that’s been born and I was excited to come back here for a few days to get to know the new baby. I see my family once every 3 months normally, and miss them a lot so really value the time I have with them.

whilst I’ve been in my home town, DP contracted a bacterial infection. This then worsened and he ended up having to spend 2 nights in hospital due to complications from it. I have been in home town throughout this, but spoken with him a lot on the phone and his mum has been by his side the whole time.

im now returning to where I live tomorrow, and DP has asked that I come stay with him for the week to ‘look after him’.

now I’m probably being awful, but I’m really reluctant to. Google tells me that his infection is highly contagious, and I’m meant to be going ok holiday in 10 days. If I catch this infection, I would likely have to cancel my holiday which I really don’t want to do.

He also does tend to have man flu, and is very dramatic whenever he gets any illness. He told me that he likes to be ‘babied’ when he gets ill, which I simply refuse to do because he’s a grown man. So part of me also feels like he doesn’t need to be taken care of and should get on with it for a few days by himself.

AIBU and really horrible?

OP posts:
Becsahm · 10/08/2024 19:23

depends on the infection. nurse here, what has he got?

Dreamiesarecatcrack · 10/08/2024 19:22

I'd send him a screenshot of the NHS advice and ask why he wants to put you at risk OP, he's being really selfish expecting you to do that unless he genuinely needs actual care.

Horachied · 10/08/2024 19:20

LittleBitAlexisLaLaLaLaLa · 10/08/2024 19:17

That alone would make me want to stay away from him. Honestly if he really wants to be babied he can ask his mummy. WeirdAF a grown adult would want to be babied by someone they have sex with imo.

Yeah it is a very big ick.

Hes a wonderful man aside from that, so it’s not enough of an issue to be a dealbreaker but it definitely is something that bothers me.

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Horachied · 10/08/2024 19:19

Qwertys · 10/08/2024 19:17

Does he know it’s contagious? If so pretty selfish to ask you.

He claims that it isn’t, but everything I’m reading online (including the NHS website) says otherwise so I’m reluctant to believe that.

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Ratfinkstinkypink · 10/08/2024 19:17

I was almost in the YABU camp until I read that he readily admits to liking being babied when he's ill. YANBU, have a great trip!

Qwertys · 10/08/2024 19:17

Does he know it’s contagious? If so pretty selfish to ask you.

LittleBitAlexisLaLaLaLaLa · 10/08/2024 19:17

IncompleteSenten · 10/08/2024 19:10

I wouldn't go near a bloke who wants to be babied when ill.
That is deeply unattractive.
Yanbu. There is no point you getting sick too.

That alone would make me want to stay away from him. Honestly if he really wants to be babied he can ask his mummy. WeirdAF a grown adult would want to be babied by someone they have sex with imo.

BruFord · 10/08/2024 19:16

Is it a good idea for you to look after him as then you’ll catch it and he’ll have to nurse you? That’s what I’d say.

Definitely check on him daily, do some shopping/arrange deliveries, cook and drop off food, etc.

But if you catch the infection, it’ll just carry on.

newyearsresolurion · 10/08/2024 19:15

You're not his carer. Don't go

Horachied · 10/08/2024 19:15

His mum has done a big shop for him, and he’s got a grocery app that will deliver anything to him within an hour. I’ve also ordered a big gift basket of food that will be delivered to him tomorrow.

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Horachied · 10/08/2024 19:14

ElTortilla · 10/08/2024 19:12

Oh and have a wonderful holiday!

Thank you!

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Supermacs · 10/08/2024 19:12

Is he actually ill enough to need the help?

I 'd still avoid him though tbh, even without imminent travel as I wouldn't risk making myself ill enough to need hospital treatment unless he was my ride or die!

ElTortilla · 10/08/2024 19:12

Oh and have a wonderful holiday!

ElTortilla · 10/08/2024 19:11

I agree. He's a grown adult and doesn't need looking after. Maybe order some ready meals and tins of soup to be delivered to his house?

Likes to be babied, huh? That would give me the ick.

Horachied · 10/08/2024 19:10

Snacksgalore · 10/08/2024 19:09

How long is it infectious after starting antibotics?

Google says anywhere between 48 hours and 14 days. He’s been on antibiotics 2 days so far.

OP posts:
IncompleteSenten · 10/08/2024 19:10

I wouldn't go near a bloke who wants to be babied when ill.
That is deeply unattractive.
Yanbu. There is no point you getting sick too.

Snacksgalore · 10/08/2024 19:09

How long is it infectious after starting antibotics?

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