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Aibu to end relationship because they have said they will never go on holiday with my DC again?

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UndoRedo · 31/07/2025 09:58

Bit of background, been together three years, but don't live together as I have a teenage DD and younger DD and it felt like it would be difficult to expect them to live with someone new. I have shared custody and they already live in a blended house with their dad.

Anyway, DP has expressed discontent with elder DD, being a little selfish or unthinking, not particularly helpful around the house. Are they perfect? No, but they are overall good kids, not in any trouble, communicative, loving.

We are on holiday with DP. He's been noticably parenting my youngest, telling them off, telling them what to do somewhat. Not really his place, but I've let it slide so far.

He went off to get some snacks and didn't ask for suggestions, came back with a bag full. Eldest looked in, and not realizing he was in hearing distance moaned they weren't nice or what she liked. He kicked off, swore, saying how fucking rude she was.

I talked to him after, he declared he's never coming on holiday with us again, that she's rude entitled etc etc....

I'm feeling like this is it then. We had talked about moving in together in a few years, but this has massively put me off. He's also ND, and his lack of empathy and emotional intelligence in some other ways is just getting to me

DD admitted to me she was rude, but hadn't realized he was there. Wasn't a big deal, I'd have told to her buy her own snacks!

OP posts:
Roseblooms7 · 31/07/2025 10:04

YABU to dump him solely for not coming away with you again. YANBU to get rid of him because he is a nasty prick to your DC, his relationship with them is the priority not holidays.

toomuchfaff · 31/07/2025 10:02

I'd also not "let it slide" - don't parent my kids.

Yes, this relationship is done. Sounds like a dick.

ObtuseMoose · 31/07/2025 10:01

You can end a relationship for any reason you want to, you don't need permission.

Newgirls · 31/07/2025 10:01

Not many men (any?!) will blend with a family so can you simply date him and keep them all separate? They’ve no real interest in other people’s kids (let alone teens)

AnnaBalfour · 31/07/2025 10:01

YANBU please get rid of this man now before he does damage to your daughters.

I cannot overstate what a red flag this is!

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