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Who is being unreasonable in this visiting disagreement?

56 replies

WhatFreshHellisThese · 04/03/2025 15:44

Annie saw that a theatre production she liked was playing in a city she often visits and booked herself some tickets for it. Annie told Belinda she would be in her city (Annie and Belinda live in different cities) and advised she would be visiting from X date to Y date. Annie suggested she would book herself into a B+B near Belinda’s house for part of her visit so she could visit Belinda. Belinda said ok, just to let you know that is the day after a big deadline for my course. You will need to take us as you find us! Annie ended up not catching up with Belinda during the trip, as she thought Belinda was rude and unwelcoming towards her. Annie thinks Belinda was rude and ill mannered, especially as she never updated her that the part of the visit to Belinda wasn’t happening.

There was a similar situation about a year or so ago. Then as now, Annie thinks Belinda needs to be more flexible. Belinda thinks Annie needs to check if people are available before booking to visit them so they can plan.

Feel free to ask if more information is required. I will update later on about if l am Annie, Belinda or someone else

YABU means you think Annie is being unreasonable
YANBU means you think Belinda is being unreasonable

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Whatsitreallylike · 04/03/2025 15:54

It sounds as if Annie was going to be in town regardless, she suggested meeting with Belinda but Belinda was less than enthusiastic so Annie didn’t bother.

Jellycatspyjamas · 04/03/2025 15:53

Belinda wasn’t being unwelcoming, she was being clear about what Annie could expect. Annie was rude not letting Belinda know she wasn’t now going to visit - I know if I were Belinda I would have tried to organise myself to be organised/have free time despite my deadline and would be pissed off to have been ghosted.

BallerinaRadio · 04/03/2025 15:52

Honestly who has the will to live their life like this, if you're free visit if not arrange another time just don't lose any sleep over it or fall out like kids

SackChute · 04/03/2025 15:50

Annie needs to understand that, just because she decides that’s when she’s going, it doesn’t mean it’s convenient. Belinda had a lot on and was preemptively warning Annie that she would be knackered, the house wouldn’t be spotless and there maybe wouldn’t be a fancy 3 course meal on offer.
Annie is a drama llama.

BMW6 · 04/03/2025 15:47

Well you are obviously Belinda 😁 Annie was an arse.

Justcallmebebes · 04/03/2025 15:46

Annie was being over sensitive. Belinda was just stating a fact, I didn't take that as unwelcoming at all