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Partner hasn’t paid our holiday and now cancelled …would you be angry ?

311 replies

inkyspells · 24/03/2026 14:54

We had a holiday to Mexico booked.
It cost £3,900
Every month i have been transferring him £300 for 6 months for my half.
He has told me today its been cancelled as he only paid the £500 deposit
He said he was borrowing in to the money and was going to pay it back but before he knew it he had to find the £3,400 and could only pay £2,000 off it so Tui have cancelled it.

Im so angry
He’s told me he will just book it last minute in June and we can still okay.
He said from next month he’s putting away £1,000
Im so mad

OP posts:
rainbowunicorn22 · 24/03/2026 15:35

That is stealing.
You surely cannot __have any trust in him?
he has let you down big time
waste of space

Holdmybeermoment · 24/03/2026 15:36

So he’s been spending your money? Gambling?

Oh dear, OP. Wrong man. You’ve really picked the wrong man. Get your money back from him and leave the relationship. Before your life is ruined.

JLou08 · 24/03/2026 15:36

I think anyone would be angry. Not only from the disappointment around the holiday. Essentially he has stollen from you, he has lied, he has betrayed you. He isn't reliable or trustworthy, not someone I would want to build a future with.

Anewerforest · 24/03/2026 15:36

We can't say anything OP. You are unreasonable to be angry or even surprised, since you know he is addicted to gambling and can't be trusted.
You are also making it possible for him to continue gambling at an even worse rate, by giving him money.

TurnOnTheCharm · 24/03/2026 15:37

Get your money back and bin him. He's a fucking loser.

Frugalgal · 24/03/2026 15:38

He's a gambler? And you handed him money every month? I don't understand how you thought it would be any different?

You're not going on holiday in June either OP. He's not going to miraculously be cured of his addiction between now and June. In fact he has a perfect excuse to continue throwing money away - he needs to win the money to pay you back and book this holiday. He won't.

Get rid, seriously. Gambling addiction is worse than drink or drugs in many ways. You can certainly burn through a lot more money a lot faster..

Wickedlittledancer · 24/03/2026 15:39

So he’s been stealing your money every month? Wow, that’s low. I assume you’re ending the relationship ?

ForAmusedHazelQuoter · 24/03/2026 15:41

He’s stolen your money.
I would be fuming.

Wickedlittledancer · 24/03/2026 15:42

Tell him you want your 1800 now. And if you bizzarely decide to stay with him, and I can’t see why anyone would, he transfers you the 1k a month.

MyNextDoorNeighbourVotesReform · 24/03/2026 15:43

Why are you in a relationship with this useless piece of crap?

ThejoyofNC · 24/03/2026 15:44

I'm really not into victim blaming but you were unbelievably foolish for sending money to the man you describe in your other thread.

gamerchick · 24/03/2026 15:44

So you've been giving him 300 quid a month to gamble with then?

Guarantee he convinced himself he would win big and you would never know.

Drpawpawspaw · 24/03/2026 15:48

Scumbag. He can start by transferring you £1800 before putting his £1k a month aside???

once it’s retrieved, throw him in the bin.

ThejoyofNC · 24/03/2026 15:50

Oh actually now I recognise a lot of your threads. So this man is a gambler
A liar
A thief
Doesn't help around the house
Pesters you for money to gamble with
Wouldn't give you a lift in the snow

And that's from about half of your threads. I don't think there's any point advising you to leave because it's clear you're not going to.

WallaceinAnderland · 24/03/2026 15:50

ThejoyofNC · 24/03/2026 15:44

I'm really not into victim blaming but you were unbelievably foolish for sending money to the man you describe in your other thread.

As they saying goes - A fool and his money are soon parted

Itsmetheflamingo · 24/03/2026 15:51

Gambling addiction is awful and has low recovery rates. I’m sorry Op, but you should get out before you spend your life supporting him.

NFPorterkeeponkeepingonNsoul · 24/03/2026 15:51

Drpawpawspaw · 24/03/2026 15:48

Scumbag. He can start by transferring you £1800 before putting his £1k a month aside???

once it’s retrieved, throw him in the bin.

Just read from pp op DH has form for gambling.
No danger is he putting a G aside a month.
Oh look there's a flying 🐷

canuckup · 24/03/2026 15:52

Si basically he nicked £1800 off you?

canuckup · 24/03/2026 15:53

**so!!!

This android editing problem needs fixing @mn

pinkorchid1 · 24/03/2026 15:54

This is a big red flag. Have there been other instances where he has been unreliable with money or you’ve caught him lying?

mochimoons · 24/03/2026 15:55

I think this would be a deal breaker for me - it is stealing!

Sassylovesbooks · 24/03/2026 15:55

So where is the £1,800 that you have paid him over the last 6 months? He needs to transfer that money back to you immediately. I have a horrible sinking feeling, that he doesn't have your money. If that is the case, he's not trustworthy. Do not have any shared finances with him.

Sidebeforeself · 24/03/2026 15:55

pinkorchid1 · 24/03/2026 15:54

This is a big red flag. Have there been other instances where he has been unreliable with money or you’ve caught him lying?

Read the thread - many, many instances sadly.

Ive got a feeling OP wont come back.

Easterbunnyishotandcross · 24/03/2026 15:56

My exh gambled our wedding fund money and blamed my ds...

Starlight1979 · 24/03/2026 15:56

Sassylovesbooks · 24/03/2026 15:55

So where is the £1,800 that you have paid him over the last 6 months? He needs to transfer that money back to you immediately. I have a horrible sinking feeling, that he doesn't have your money. If that is the case, he's not trustworthy. Do not have any shared finances with him.

He's gambled it.

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