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Ex wants to take DD away for Xmas

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WillowCloud · 12/11/2024 23:07

Ex has just messaged to say he intends to take DD on holiday from 17 Dec - 2 Jan.

We have recently been through a process where he has tried to increase his time with her (currently 2 nights a week). The trigger for this was when I requested he increase his maintenance payments which haven't changed since 2019. We trialled a new routine which didn't go well (due to his very strict parenting style) and DD has asked that we revert to the normal routine (she's 8).

The dates for this holiday will mean that I have no time with her over Xmas and he will be taking her away during term time as she doesn't break up until 20th Dec. He hasn't told me where they're going but has indicated it will be abroad.
He does Xmas very differently to me, he doesn't do oresents (not a religious thing, he's CofE and this applies to birthdays too). This means she won't be able to do any of our normal Xmas activities and events which really upsets me and I'm not sure whether I'm being too emotional about it.

AIBU to be upset and block (if I can) his attempt to take her away for Christmas?

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AffableApple · 12/11/2024 23:14

He doesn't just get to announce these things. It seems more time spent with him recently hasn't worked out, so surely you can use ghat to support your "no". What do you usually do in terms of shared parenting at Christmas? I have no advice, but solidarity. He sounds ridiculous.

socks1107 · 12/11/2024 23:11

Yanbu. Offer a different school holiday but Xmas should be shared

ZeroFucksGivenToday · 12/11/2024 23:10

Simply reply back and say no. I co-parent fab with my ex and I'd still say no to that.
If he has two nights a week that's what he gets for now. He's trying to upset yoh as you've challenged him on maintenance.

cherish123 · 12/11/2024 23:10

It's a long time over Christmas. I would not want him to. I'd want to block it. Would that mean you would not be able to take her away for 2 weeks? Could you compromise- a few days?

StarDolphins · 12/11/2024 23:10

YANBU - Does your DD want to go? She’ll miss you & you’ll miss her. I would say no. What was the plan last Christmas?

cherish123 · 12/11/2024 23:08

YANBU