Page 17 | AIBU for kissing DP on school run when DD dislikes it?

Werze · 2026-03-26T17:49:34+00:00

DD has had yet another massive go at me after school today. I broke up from her father when she was v young. Didn’t date for ages. Met a school run dad (now DP) in September, knew each other for a while then dated and went from there. Obviously we can’t see loads of each other so school run is one of only opportunities in week. Naturally happy to see each other and embrace/kiss as any normal couple would. DD kicking off saying she doesn’t want to see this. AIBU? She can’t expect me to remain single for ever surely ?

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 26/03/2026 18:07

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On the plus side, they probably aren’t getting it in front of everyone on the school run from someone they have only been with for 5 minutes and humiliating their child into the bargain

SpiceGirlsNeedAComeBack · 26/03/2026 18:07

Yabu, this is so embarrassing for her infront of all the other school kids it’s not appropriate.

ChickpeaCauliflowerSalad · 26/03/2026 18:07

Werze · 26/03/2026 17:54

She was extra annoyed today because DP lifted me up ,got a bit carried away we haven’t seen each other since last week due to his work. We won’t repeat that but it’s just natural to be excited to see someone surely

What a show.

its natural to be excited, it's not reasonable to act like a couple of hormone driven teenagers at your kids school.

Janesput · 26/03/2026 18:06

Werze · 26/03/2026 17:54

She was extra annoyed today because DP lifted me up ,got a bit carried away we haven’t seen each other since last week due to his work. We won’t repeat that but it’s just natural to be excited to see someone surely

Urgh. No matter who you are, who youre with and how DD feels about it, that's not Ok on the school run.

Ivyremoved · 26/03/2026 18:06

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LifeIsShambolic · 26/03/2026 18:06

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Probably more than you over the last 11 years...just behind closed doors where it should be!

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 26/03/2026 18:05

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ChickpeaCauliflowerSalad · 26/03/2026 18:05

Werze · 26/03/2026 17:50

11 sorry

At this age they don't want to see their parents kids, let alone one with a new partner (another kids Dad !!) AT SCHOOL.

school is her place, not yours, respect that.

MissingSockDetective · 26/03/2026 18:04

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Ah I see, you've had your fun now, clearly a wind up.

ButItFeelsLikeYoureFlirtingWithMe · 26/03/2026 18:04

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Or just not getting it in front of children.

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 26/03/2026 18:04

Werze · 26/03/2026 17:54

She was extra annoyed today because DP lifted me up ,got a bit carried away we haven’t seen each other since last week due to his work. We won’t repeat that but it’s just natural to be excited to see someone surely

Normally I would say she doesn’t get to dictate. However him picking you up? that is ridiculous. Performative PDAs are tacky af and it looks like your daughter is more socially aware than you or your partner. She is probably having the piss taken out of her for the way you both behave.

If I see someone making excessive PDAs, I tend to remember that the ones I know are often the most insecure.

Sirzy · 26/03/2026 18:04

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No, they simply don’t think their 11 year olds needs any idea of what they are or aren’t getting!

LifeIsShambolic · 26/03/2026 18:03

Werze · 26/03/2026 17:54

She was extra annoyed today because DP lifted me up ,got a bit carried away we haven’t seen each other since last week due to his work. We won’t repeat that but it’s just natural to be excited to see someone surely

I'm embarrassed for you and I'm 42 😳
Your poor, poor daughter having to live with her mother's embarrassing lack of self control, at the school gate no less for all of her friends to witness.
Please grow up.

WhatAPavalova · 26/03/2026 18:03

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😂 getting plenty but not getting any outside a primary school 😂

Randomlygeneratedname · 26/03/2026 18:03

It's grim, I would have hated my own parents kissing each other on the school run and they have been together for years. Surely you could contain yourself until the kids have gone in?

JumpingPumpkin · 26/03/2026 18:03

Werze · 26/03/2026 17:54

She was extra annoyed today because DP lifted me up ,got a bit carried away we haven’t seen each other since last week due to his work. We won’t repeat that but it’s just natural to be excited to see someone surely

This has got to be a windup, surely? Who is this insensitive?

Sirzy · 26/03/2026 18:02

6 months after meeting your children should hardly know your dating let alone have it being turned into a playground show

WhatAPavalova · 26/03/2026 18:02

It might be natural to be excited but it is also ok to suppress it.

I think 6 months is soon to introduce a child to your relationship and kissing outside school is way too much. Lifting you up in the air is actually making me a bit secondhand embarrassed too.

Werze · 26/03/2026 18:02

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SooPanda · 26/03/2026 18:01

Werze · 26/03/2026 17:54

She was extra annoyed today because DP lifted me up ,got a bit carried away we haven’t seen each other since last week due to his work. We won’t repeat that but it’s just natural to be excited to see someone surely

That’s quite cringe for everyone at the school gates not just your dd 🫣

bigboykitty · 26/03/2026 18:01

I'm cringing for you. Poor child. How embarrassing.

TwistedWonder · 26/03/2026 18:00

Catcatcatcatcat · 26/03/2026 17:58

You really can’t see the difference between you being able to date, and ridiculously performative PDAs on the school run?

Agree. It’s very ‘look at us we’re sooooooooooo loved up’

I bet the other kids and parents are eye rolling so hard

Nn9011 · 26/03/2026 18:00

Werze · 26/03/2026 17:54

She was extra annoyed today because DP lifted me up ,got a bit carried away we haven’t seen each other since last week due to his work. We won’t repeat that but it’s just natural to be excited to see someone surely

I'm sure you are a great mum OP but right now you're being selfish about this. I can imagine nothing worse as a preteen than my mum behaving in this way. Your daughter is not controlling your dating life, she's asking you not to have PDA on her school run which most parents wouldn't expect to do. You need to accept there have to be boundaries or you will risk ruining your relationship with her.

thisfilmisboring123 · 26/03/2026 18:00

ProfessionalTeaDrinker · 26/03/2026 17:55

Oh please tell me this is made up.

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Ffs was just about to say the same.
Surely a wind up.

On the off chance it’s not, can’t you just wait 2 mins until she’s not there. Seems like an obvious thing to do.

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Werze · 26/03/2026 17:59

TiggerAndEeyore · 26/03/2026 17:57

Could be a name change?

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Yes it is , I can’t edit OP now to say

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