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To feel guilty that I’m not with DM

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Inforgotten · 30/01/2026 19:28

DM lives alone , very few friends anymore and no hobbies. Was involved in grandchildren as (paid) childminder and I know would like more family time.

Today we went shopping and I was telling DM my plans for the next 3 nights - cinema with DH, MIL birthday dinner and theatre with a friend.

I asked DM would she like to come out with me saturday or sunday for lunch and she has said no in a sulk, clearly upset that I am not including her in any evening plans.

For context, last weekend I went to her house for dinner , some wine and then during the week I popped up for tea and a chat so she is not neglected by any means.

Tomorrow afternoon one of my DDs will pop up for a couple of hours.

I feel guilty , I know it’s unreasonable but I just don’t seem to have enough days in the week to keep everyone happy ! AIBU ?

OP posts:
SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 30/01/2026 19:31

I would reoffer the lunch and tell her not to cut her nose to spite her face.

Swaytheboat · 30/01/2026 19:29

You're not being reasonable, she's being a brat. Let her cut her nose off to spite her face if she wants to.