To be annoyed with DH's family?

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My DH is running the marathon tomorrow, and has been training really hard trying to raise money for great Ormond street, as well as achieving something he has wanted to do for years...

First his parents said 'I don't think that's a good idea.' and were totally unsupportive when he told them he'd got a place..

Then my family (parents, brothers, aunts, friends of my mums etc) all sponsored him and hardly anyone (short of his dad) sponsored him from his family. Not his mum, not his brothers, not his SIL. I know he's really upset about it.

I'm going tomorrow with some friends of ours and some of my family and his lot just don't want to know.

I'm so angry with them. Hes really upset now and it breaks my heart.

AIBU to expect them to have made a bit more of an effort and sponsored him?? It could have been a POUND for crying out loud!

Jeez, it's not like your DH was asking his relatives to RUN. THE MARATHON WITH HIM!!!

However, it's not your place to insist where people pledge their money for charitable purposes.

FTR I'd have sponsored him a small amount just to support my family member even if the charity was one that I personally tend to support. I'm making no statement on your husband's charity of choice - I know it can be an emotive subject for some.

Best of luck to your DH tomoro.

of course you are not BU - nothing to do with money IMO they could be stoney broke but it costs nothing to be supportive. ignore them and you support that marathon man! best of luck to him x

YANBU. A few years ago I went and watched the runners and I was brought to tears at their courage, tenacity and goodwill. I remember watching Frank Bruno, a big bear of a man, struggling to complete the last 3 miles for childrens' charity. He was summoning up every last ounce of physical and mental strength. We cheered him on and he replied, "Oh I'll do it.... even if I cross that line on my hands and knees, I'll do it.".

Bless the man, he did it. How anyone can is beyond me, how anyone has the courage to even try is amazing.

And so is your DH.

Sod his family, your DH is a hero in my eyes, a good, unselfish man. Have a great day, I wish him huge success.

If you are pissed off at the lack of monetary support then YABU.
If you are pissed off at the lack of emotional support then possibly YANBU but not everyone cares about running.

enjoy tomorrow and best of luck

The fact that his family aren't willing to support him with something that is important to him and that he has invested alot in is more than worrying.

Have they done anything like this before?

I wish your DH the best of luck for tomorrow, well done to him!

Just concentrate om the people who are supporting him.

yanbu x

Yanbu. Perhaps someone should ask them? But I think it is great your dh is doing this, just watching the video makes me feel emotional. Good luck tomorrow and enjoy and be proud!