Never done an AIBU before but hopefully not too contraversial.
My Dad is turning 90 next week. Still has most of his marbles if that’s relevant. I’ve taken the afternoon off to spend with him and we’re having dinner in the evening.
He rang last night to beg me not to drive but get the train - he kept saying “please agree, just for me, because I’ll be so anxious otherwise” (very much not like him to talk like this). I usually drive. It is motorways but not that far.
it takes 45 mins to drive. It takes 90 mins to 2 hours to get the train and costs me £40! Not to mention that I then have to stand in a station late at night and walk back to my car in the dark!!!
I have reluctantly agreed - he’s only 90 once but it slightly screws up my day (was going to work in the morning but this would eat into the time - but it is possible to take it off).
My brother thinks I should lie and drive. My partner thinks I should just openly refuse to get the train and should drive.
Am I being unreasonable to agree to my Dad’s request?
You are being unreasonable and should drive (tell him or lie either way)
you are NOT being unreasonable to agree to get the train just this once.