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Dh won’t ice skate

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Alwayseatingpringles · 02/01/2026 19:46

Dd, 7 desperate to go ice skating (has only done it when little on a kids ice rink, holding onto one of the penguin things.
Now she’s a little older, there’s a bigger rink nearby at Christmas. She always asks Dh to go with her and he says no.
i do so many things with Dd, I don’t want to
ice skate, but I feel bad for Dd
Should she try on her own and we watch? I know she would probably need help, all I see is dads helping their kids

Would your Dh do it?

Aibu?

OP posts:
3luckystars · 02/01/2026 19:48

No, and do it yourself if you are so enthused about it.

Namechangedndnf · 02/01/2026 19:48

Can you sign her up for lessons? Even a block of four helps a lot.

Sirzy · 02/01/2026 19:47

If neither of you want to go then it’s fine to say no.

I tried ice skating once - never again!

PennyLaneisinmyheartandmysoul · 02/01/2026 19:47

So you don’t want to do it either?