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Upset DP didn’t get off train with me

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Trainissue · 09/08/2026 20:27

Long time lurker and finally had cause to post here myself.

I went to a nearby city with my DP yesterday where we had some drinks and dinner. We travelled by train and had planned to have a drink and watch some live music when we arrived home at the pub opposite the station.

I suffer from some stomach issues which unfortunately flared up on the way home. There was an announcement on boarding that the toilets were out of use (no idea why, people were not happy and were just told of complaints procedure).

About 20 minutes from home, I told DP I’d need to get off at the next station to use the loo to avoid an accident. He just said he was sure I could hold on. No chance, I said the trains are quite regular so we could catch the next one about 15 minutes later.

He said he’d go on to the pub and meet me there. So I got off on my own and waited for the next train. It was quite late, dark and lots of drunk people around so it was somewhat uncomfortable.

I did board the next train after about 20 minutes waiting but there’s no guarantee this wouldn’t have been late or cancelled. I really think DP should have got off with me.

YABU - he was right to stay on the train
YANBU - he should have gone with you

OP posts:
PollyBell · 10/08/2026 06:00

user1492757084 · 10/08/2026 05:55

I'd never choose a DP who did not care for my well being out late at night.

I am a grown woman I dont need feel I need a chaperone everywhere I go even at night

user1492757084 · 10/08/2026 05:55

I'd never choose a DP who did not care for my well being out late at night.

Delilah26 · 10/08/2026 05:48

Calliopespa · 10/08/2026 05:12

You are making a fair point, but by using coarse language it comes across as though you are trying to belittle the op.

It is simply commonplace, down to earth language, and its intention is to prevent the OP from elevating her stomach problems to some higher level of required caregiving, and bring her back down to earth.

She is literally simply shitting, there is nothing anybody can do to help her, and it will get very old, very fast if her boyfriend is supposed to stand around outside random toilets while she has explosive diarrhoea every time they go out.

Missey85 · 10/08/2026 05:18

leonardandpenny18 · 09/08/2026 20:38

I definitely don’t agree with what he did.

However, you made out like it was only 15 mins for next train to suggest he was unreasonable but when you were by yourself, you said there was no guarantees it wouldn’t be cancelled or late? Both can’t be true.

Gotta play the victim angle when required 😂

Calliopespa · 10/08/2026 05:12

Delilah26 · 10/08/2026 00:21

So, is it a constant thing, couple of times a week occurence, that he has to rearrange his life around you shitting?

It's not your fault if so, but it's completely unfair to him to expect him to just tolerate this all the time. Every human being on the earth would get sick of this, over time. Everyone.

Whether he's just a normal person who's tired of having to rearrange his life around you shitting or a dickhead entirely depends on how often he is expected to rearrange his life around you shitting. Once a month, he's a dickhead, once or twice a week, you need to get over him staying on the train.

You are making a fair point, but by using coarse language it comes across as though you are trying to belittle the op.

WhatTheHellsGoingOn · 10/08/2026 03:45

Trainissue · 09/08/2026 21:12

He just said after that he wouldn’t have been any help and that he has confidence in my ability to go to the loo and get the train without him.

Hes an absolute prick minimising the issue so if you continue to be upset you’re the one with the problem, making it into a big deal. I’m sorry but the fact it was at night when the pissheads are lurking about and leaving you on your own in those specific circumstances regarding your health - he doesn’t care about you. I’d end it.

The fact he won’t acknowledge your discomfort or that he did anything wrong makes me think it’s not a question of if he’ll let you down again, but when. Don’t give him the opportunity.

Doingtheboxerbeat · 10/08/2026 02:50

He obviously prioritised drink and not being bored over being considerate towards you 🥺 what a guy .

Happyd · 10/08/2026 02:12

When people show you who they are believe them … a lesson I’ve had to learn many a time and wish I’d learned it earlier… this is who he is OP

canuckup · 10/08/2026 02:02

Even an acquaintance would get off and wait with you

Never mind a 'd' p

Strangecat · 10/08/2026 01:51

what a prick!!!! I would have gone home. He definitely doesn’t care much about you or your safety.

GarlicAnywhere · 10/08/2026 01:45

My last mistake would've done this. I am avoiding further mistakes by being totally, utterly and unmistakably single.

Delilah26 · 10/08/2026 01:42

Sensiblesal · 10/08/2026 01:40

Have you for a fetish for the word shit?

As always when a bizarre proposition is introduced, I assume projection. Genuinely.

So anyway, how many times a week does boyfriend's life revolve around OP shitting. That's the important question.

caringcarer · 10/08/2026 01:40

ThesecondLEM · 09/08/2026 20:29

he's not a keeper

This.

Sensiblesal · 10/08/2026 01:40

Delilah26 · 10/08/2026 01:28

Yes, she seems keen not to mention how much her boyfriend's life is expected to revolve around her need to shit.

Edited

Have you for a fetish for the word shit?

Delilah26 · 10/08/2026 01:28

Pineapplesonpizza · 10/08/2026 01:10

OP how often does your stomach flare up this way? I ask because my DH has stomach issues that would flare up frequently and, while I was sympathetic for years, it did grind me down after a while. Constantly having to make stops for the loo (when the children were asleep in the car) or get off trains or what have you. Mysteriously, his stomach seemed to have few of these flare ups when we were home and loads when we were out and about! It was hard to always stop and wait, and one couldn't help wondering if he realised the imposition it was to the family when this happened - we just had to grin and bear it. So I do have a bit of sympathy for your partner.

Yes, she seems keen not to mention how much her boyfriend's life is expected to revolve around her need to shit.

Tamtim · 10/08/2026 01:18

No decent partner would do this to the other and that goes for women too.

MyPlumHelper · 10/08/2026 01:13

Pineapplesonpizza · 10/08/2026 01:10

OP how often does your stomach flare up this way? I ask because my DH has stomach issues that would flare up frequently and, while I was sympathetic for years, it did grind me down after a while. Constantly having to make stops for the loo (when the children were asleep in the car) or get off trains or what have you. Mysteriously, his stomach seemed to have few of these flare ups when we were home and loads when we were out and about! It was hard to always stop and wait, and one couldn't help wondering if he realised the imposition it was to the family when this happened - we just had to grin and bear it. So I do have a bit of sympathy for your partner.

Mysteriously, his stomach seemed to have few of these flare ups when we were home and loads when we were out and about!

He probably had just as many at home but how would you know. He would just go to the toilet at home and wouldn't inconvenience the family at all. Possibly you just noticed it on a long journey because there isn't always a toilet available.

I do agree with everything else you've said though. It would try the patience of most people if you can't go anywhere without having to revolve it around the toilet.

Pineapplesonpizza · 10/08/2026 01:10

OP how often does your stomach flare up this way? I ask because my DH has stomach issues that would flare up frequently and, while I was sympathetic for years, it did grind me down after a while. Constantly having to make stops for the loo (when the children were asleep in the car) or get off trains or what have you. Mysteriously, his stomach seemed to have few of these flare ups when we were home and loads when we were out and about! It was hard to always stop and wait, and one couldn't help wondering if he realised the imposition it was to the family when this happened - we just had to grin and bear it. So I do have a bit of sympathy for your partner.

icingonmycupcake · 10/08/2026 01:01

How long have you been with this prince?

Longtimelurker1980 · 10/08/2026 00:38

Trainissue · 09/08/2026 21:12

He just said after that he wouldn’t have been any help and that he has confidence in my ability to go to the loo and get the train without him.

He doesn’t sound like a very caring or thoughtful partner. My husband can be a bit brain dead sometimes but there is no way on this earth he would let me get off a train by myself at night whilst unwell/in a vulnerable toileting situation. I have some tummy issues too so I totally get it, it is the most awful feeling thinking you might not make it. Hope you were ok.

how long have you been with him? Is he always selfish / thoughtless?

Anonyanonay · 10/08/2026 00:37

I'd be absolutely raging in your shoes, OP. What an absolute uncaring shit.

Calliopespa · 10/08/2026 00:32

MyPlumHelper · 10/08/2026 00:21

Fair enough. It's late and i'm tired and probably missed that.

Well I could be wrong I guess, but, as you say, it would be massively infantilising - like Mummy bringing baby's nappies.

Delilah26 · 10/08/2026 00:21

Delilah26 · 09/08/2026 23:22

Does your life generally centre around your sickness, he's regularly having to support you for being ill, and he's just tired of having to accommodate it?

It doesn't matter at all by the way how sick you are or whether it's your fault, before anyone starts, and you absolutely CAN be a decent person and just get fed up accomodating other people's illnesses - it's normal, human nature and doesn't make anyone an (insert insult here)

If not, he was being a twat. If so, well I'd cut him some slack.

Edited

So, is it a constant thing, couple of times a week occurence, that he has to rearrange his life around you shitting?

It's not your fault if so, but it's completely unfair to him to expect him to just tolerate this all the time. Every human being on the earth would get sick of this, over time. Everyone.

Whether he's just a normal person who's tired of having to rearrange his life around you shitting or a dickhead entirely depends on how often he is expected to rearrange his life around you shitting. Once a month, he's a dickhead, once or twice a week, you need to get over him staying on the train.

MarilynMerlot · 10/08/2026 00:21

Wow, he doesn’t even like you. I would end it over this.

MyPlumHelper · 10/08/2026 00:21

Calliopespa · 10/08/2026 00:20

I presumed that post was being ironic.

Fair enough. It's late and i'm tired and probably missed that.