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AIBU to go to Italy on my own?

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Italiandreamer · 03/08/2026 18:28

Would I be unreasonable to go to Italy on my own for a week on a language course? I’ve been thinking about doing one once the kids were older and going for two weeks or even longer, but I really want to go sooner! Obviously I can’t go for longer right now but a week would still be amazing. Kids are 10 and 13.

OP posts:
likelysuspect · 03/08/2026 18:54

Why are you even asking!!!
#weljel

Hellohelga · 03/08/2026 18:53

Do it and can I come with you?

friedaklein · 03/08/2026 18:52

Go! I have been numerous times on my own

Original poster
Italiandreamer · 03/08/2026 18:49

Thanks everyone. Yes, there is a competent adult at home and can afford it. I don’t think DH would be bothered about me going actually, I just always thought about doing it when the kids were quite a bit older. It only just occurred to me that I could do it sooner!

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Hadit16 · 03/08/2026 18:37

Please go! Don’t let your world become small

2ndHandLou · 03/08/2026 18:35

As long as you aren't leaving the children to fend for themselves and the cost doest take up for food budget for the month what would be the reasons not to go?

FourSevenFour · 03/08/2026 18:31

Why not?
Of course if there is another competent adult who will take care of them.

SoScarletItWas · 03/08/2026 18:31

Not at all! I went abroad on my own for a writing course and it was fabulous.

We don’t have kids but Mr Scarlett has been away solo most years on a hobby trip.

It would be fair for your DH to have a week to himself without kids at some point, too - he may not be bothered.