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AIBU in worrying that my son’s trip with his “friend” isn’t so innocent

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JosieMay1970 · 01/06/2026 17:19

My son (26) who never goes out, has told me he is going on a trip to London over the weekend to watch a show with his friend, he says they’ve booked separate rooms but I’m worried. He’s never talked about a girl before and claims they’re just friends.

My main concern is they’re going to be in a hotel together, albeit in separate rooms as he claims… does this trip sound like it’s just so he can get together with her intermittently?

AIBU in thinking this is more than just a friend and more than an innocent hotel stay?

OP posts:
Fridgemanageress · 01/06/2026 17:22

Does he call his Mummy and ask for silk pjamas to match his friends Tarquins?

TigerRag · 01/06/2026 17:22

Unless there's a massive drip feed and he has a disability that makes him vulnerable to being taken advantage of, I don't get the issue

HoppityBun · 01/06/2026 17:22

What is it you’re worried about?

LittleRedButton · 01/06/2026 17:21

Sometimes, it's better to not know what your adult children are up to.

Rollercoaster1920 · 01/06/2026 17:21

I'd hope so at 26!

LimbOnTheTreeTheTreeInTheHoleTheHoleInTheGround · 01/06/2026 17:21

And what's the concern if they are shagging exactly? He's 26 ffs.

TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 01/06/2026 17:20

WTF are you worried about? He's 26! Keep your nose out!

Harriet36 · 01/06/2026 17:20

Does it really matter? He's 26 not 16. Leave the poor man alone, let him have a bit of fun.

SerendipityCat · 01/06/2026 17:20

He’s 26! Loosen your apron strings, for God’s sake.

Blarn · 01/06/2026 17:20

26!?

AmITotallyBonkers · 01/06/2026 17:20

None of your business, respectfully.

Annie202 · 01/06/2026 17:20

He is 26. It isn’t any of your business!

TamarindCottage · 01/06/2026 17:20

He’s 26: untie the apron strings and leave him alone. He’ll be fine

Squirrelsnut · 01/06/2026 17:20

He's 26.

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