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lespameo · 20/01/2025 21:40

Would like some perspective on this please...

Have been split for 6 years/ divorced for 5 and it's not been an amicable split really as he loves to argue over the smallest of things and I think he despises the fact he isn't in control of my life anymore. (control being the main reason for the split and documented in the divorce papers).

We share 2 x dc who he chooses to see EOW but only on the basis that I drive half way (drop off 6pm Friday, get back Sunday lunch time, dependent on ds football match). He moved 45 mins away to live with his new partner and her 2 dds and is getting married to her this summer.

I have been with my new partner for 5 years.

XHs wedding is scheduled in August and today he text to ask that I collect dc from the wedding reception in the evening. I wasn't aware of the specific date until today, and I have already got tickets for my partners and my favourite band. it's my partners birthday that day too.

The wedding is scheduled on his normal weekend to see the kids, hence me booking the tickets, months ago.

He is arguing the toss with me that I should cancel my plans and that I'm being unreasonable as 'it's his wedding day' (wedding number 3 may I add).

The DC will be 10 at the time of the wedding. I've suggested he asks a family member to take the DC home and that as it's his weekend, it's not my fault that I've already made plans and that I'm not purposely being difficult.

AIBU?

OP posts:
Bob02 · 20/01/2025 21:48

He needs to arrange his own childcare on his weekend.

Kitkatcatflap · 20/01/2025 21:46

Absolutely go and enjoy your DH's birthday. Surely, there must a Grandparent, aunt that can look after kids for a few hours. Who is looking after his girlfriend's kids on the big day?

DorothyStorm · 20/01/2025 21:46

‘Sorry that doesn't wrok for me. Have a wonderful wedding day though.’

LittleRedRidingHoody · 20/01/2025 21:46

100% YANBU - if there wasn't the controlling backstory I'd probably lean towards making an exception, but he's the one who's got your back up and can now deal with the fall out.

Just be prepared for him to still try and 'control' the situation by deciding last minute not to have the kids that weekend and leaving you to scramble last minute finding a babysitter. I'd probably want one lined up just in case!

Penguinmouse · 20/01/2025 21:44

Given he makes your life difficult every other weekend by making you drive halfway, he hasn’t exactly endeared himself to any flexibility. He booked his wedding on a contact weekend, this is his contact time.

Ponderingwindow · 20/01/2025 21:43

In this case, they might be your adorable monkeys, but it is not your circus.

it is his problem to solve. He can find a babysitter. He offered the job to you, which is great, but you declined, which is your prerogative.

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