AIBU to go out on NYE without husband

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Sallysushine · 31/12/2025 12:23

I have two children aged 7 and 9. No plans this evening other than a promised family games night which will probably end around 7pm (they need early nights as we were at friends until 10pm last night). Friends have invited me out to the pub later, AIBU to go around 8pm and leave hubby with the kids? For context he HATES NYE and everything about it. He wouldn't feel like he was missing out - he's usually asleep by 10 on the night!

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ArseSkinForAFriend · 31/12/2025 12:31

For context he HATES NYE and everything about it. He wouldn't feel like he was missing out - he's usually asleep by 10 on the night!

I don't get why you're asking Mumsnet then?

SereneCoralExpert · 31/12/2025 12:31

of course ask him

Bloody rude to breathily TELL the other one: I am off to the pub, see ya
whether you are the mum or dad.

Going out alone, of course YANBU - that's the beauty of not being a single parent, you take turn! even if it's NY eve.

CharlotteLightandDark · 31/12/2025 12:30

I go out without my boyfriend all the time, including NYE. He’s more of an indoor guy and I’m not - it’s no biggy :)

Canopop · 31/12/2025 12:29

Confused why you’re asking us ? Have you asked him and he said no ?

LavenderBlue19 · 31/12/2025 12:26

You are not connected at the hip. Don't you ever go out without him normally? Of course YANBU, especially if he's going to be asleep.

TeeBee · 31/12/2025 12:25

Yeah I think you should ask him too. He may not like NYE but he may not wish to spend it on his own.

Fundays12 · 31/12/2025 12:24

Personally I wouldn't but I am the partner that hates new year and goes to bed early. I wouldn't mind my husband going ou though without me.

Cherrytree86 · 31/12/2025 12:24

GO!
it’s a no brainer, OP @Sallysushine

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 31/12/2025 12:24

Ask him.

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