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AIBU?

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to not know how to cope without my beautiful DP for two weeks

119 replies

chubsasaurus · 03/04/2011 18:15

I'm going on holiday with my lovely, widowed and ageing father tomorrow which is great, looking forward to it etc, but in 3 hours I have to go back to his house leaving DP in our house for the next 15 days. AIBU to be totally grateful to lovely father but already feeling a bit of loss and sadness... it's only 2 weeks... but 2 weeks of the sort of fun DP and I together would adore... sad face :( (he's at the shop buying wine, i'm not just wasting our final couple of hours for weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeks)

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Ormirian · 03/04/2011 19:03

'beautiful DP' Shock

I didn't know you could get beautiful ones. They only had ordinary ones when I was looking.

Bugger! Missed out again. Tsk!

BitOfFun · 03/04/2011 19:03

I'd miss my DP horribly- two weeks feels like a long time when you usually see each other every day. But I agree that we need a picture to judge...

BluddyMoFo · 03/04/2011 19:03

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doonhamer · 03/04/2011 19:05

2 Weeks?
Is that all?
Lucky you

muffinflop · 03/04/2011 19:06

Haha hahahahaha seriously? Get a grip. I'm assuming you have no children? Mine sob on me regularly when their dad has to work away for weeks at a time but they're 6 and 4.

Flowerpotmummy · 03/04/2011 19:07

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SnapFrakkleAndPop · 03/04/2011 19:10

YANBU to miss him especially if it would be fun for him too but please, get a grip, it's 2 weeks and you're going on holiday.

Some people cope with extended separations, literally left holding the baby at a moment's notice. Some people don't get to choose when that separation will be, let alone who they will spend that time with or where or how. Some people don't have the certainty their DP/H will come back unscathed.

So really a 2 week holiday, whilst it might seem like forever, is bait ridiculous to be wailing about missing him for.

vinestein · 03/04/2011 19:12

I am very envious that you get to spend 2 weeks on holiday without your DP. I would amputate some vital organ/limb for this privelege. Get a grip.
Do not waste your holiday pining for your DP either, show some respect to your father and have a great holiday.

nocando · 03/04/2011 19:15

Ok my dh goes into hosp for op to remove cancerous tumour, he'l be in for a minimum of 2 weeks unless there's complications. At least you'll see him again

RightUpMyRue · 03/04/2011 19:17

Not know how to cope? Bit strong there maybe OP? You might miss him but not be able to cope, sob, wail and give up on living?

Bit ridiculous really.

fit2drop · 03/04/2011 19:23

Oh ffs Get a grip! Im sure your DP will cope without you fawning over him for a few days.

sheeplikessleep · 03/04/2011 19:23

okay. i am going to give the benefit of the doubt and assume the title was just worded without thinking much.

to be a bit sad about not seeing your dp for 2 weeks, fair enough. you should feel some degree of missing a partner who is away from you.

but 'to not know how to cope' is just quick typing without really thinking about it.

NorthernGobshite · 03/04/2011 19:23

YABU and sound like a teenage girl.

mrsbumbledosem · 03/04/2011 19:25

Why is he so great? Come on, I want to know. And yes a photo would really help your cause.

forwantofabetter1 · 03/04/2011 19:27

Well I'm with you OP and I'm not 12 or in the first Flush of Love.

I've been with my husband for 15 years and I know that if I had to take my
mum (who is also widowed maybe we could put them together) I would on one hand be happy to spend some time with my mum but would also miss my husband dreadfully and yes I would be thinking of the things we'd do together if we were away.

But chin up and enjoy and think of the lovely reunion you can have x

taokiddy · 03/04/2011 19:29

YANBU!
I'd be the same :). After 17 years in a bad relationship I've met my soulmate and have been with him about a year and a half. I don't know what I ever did without him. I don't think I could manage 2 weeks without him so I'm sympathetic!

taokiddy · 03/04/2011 19:30

And my DP is beautiful too! Inside and out :)

gordyslovesheep · 03/04/2011 19:32

oh but think of the endless hourse you can spend on the phone arguing over who is going to hang up first Hmm

2 weeks wont kill either of you - get a grip Grin

gordyslovesheep · 03/04/2011 19:32

hours! even

ladyintheradiator · 03/04/2011 19:34

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aStarWithHerOwnWays · 03/04/2011 19:36

Pack your vibrator, job done.

usualsuspect · 03/04/2011 19:37

bless you its nice to be in love

I wouldn't even notice my dp had gone though Grin

HHLimbo · 03/04/2011 19:37

Dont worry OP, we'll look after him for you. Where do you live? Ive always wanted a beautiful one :)

d0gFace · 03/04/2011 19:37

Lets hug it out!

Lizzylou · 03/04/2011 19:39

I'd miss DH if we were apart for 2 weeks as well op.

I would enjoy eating what I liked, no snoring and the TV remote Grin

Enjoy your time with your Dad.