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To be annoyed DH wants to go on a Stag do to Thailand

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FedupwithDisney · 24/04/2012 20:45

My DH has just announced that one of his best mates (was DH's Best Man) is having his Stag do in Thailand for a week later this year and he will be going.

I am pretty annoyed. Every time I ask him to book time off work to do something as a family I get "it's not a good time at work" "I'm too busy" etc. We do have some family holiday time booked, but it's been a battle to get him to do it. He hasn't even taken all his Paternity leave that he is entitled to as work is "so busy" (DD2 is 12 weeks old). He does have a good job and I understand the pressures but how come he can suddenly take off a week for this?

If he goes I will be at home with a 3yo and a 8 mo. Guess I'll cope, I don't see him much in the week as it is, but I'm annoyed that he'll be away having a ball and I'll be dealing with the kids on my own for a week.

I'm also annoyed about the money. Surely it will cost loads. We're comfortable, but certainly not rolling in it. He gets a bonus in August which he's probably planning on using but I can think of much better things we could spend this money on like trips for the DC's and stuff for the house.

AIBU to be annoyed? He knows I'm pissed off and is sucking up to me big time, making the dinner and tidying up!

OP posts:
joanofarchitrave · 24/04/2012 21:37

I'd be happy to ACCOMPANY my dh to thailand for a week, for a family holiday, with him perhaps joining his friends for ? two nights?

Except that I no longer do holidays with small children, esp ones involving flights. Therefore, I would make it pretty clear that I thought this was an unfair request with such a young baby in the house, esp one which has not had the benefit of its father taking two weeks off in its own honour yet Hmm.

Ultimately, he's an adult. Tell him it's his decision to make, you are not going to 'forbid' him and let him chunter about you to his mates, but given his attitude to taking time for his family and the age of his children, you will be pretty damn pissed off if he decides, as an adult, to go. His choice.

DialsMavis · 24/04/2012 21:45

YANBU! But, I know men who go to Amsterdam for the culture coffee shops rather than the prostitutes, Could that be the case with Thailand? No, probably not I suppose (stupid naivety on my part I guess)

thehairybabysmum · 24/04/2012 21:46

Tethersends post is possibly the best response ive ever seen on mumsnet... (Thailand? Is his best mate Gary Glitter?)

and pretty much says it all!!

Nyac · 24/04/2012 21:58

It's funny how these stag dos always go to prostitution destinations like Thailand or Amsterdam or Prague or Vegas.

Never places say like Corsica, or Madeira or Philadelphia or somewhere that isn't full of thousands of women and girls for sale.

If I was you OP, I'd be having a serious look at the kind of man you're married to. Because there's no excuse for this.

waltermittymissus · 24/04/2012 22:05

Ewww. Thailand? No chuffing way. For a variety of reasons!!! Each more sordid than the last...

carernotasaint · 24/04/2012 22:09

If it were me i would be changing the locks while hes out there.

BrightnessFalls · 24/04/2012 22:18

not on your nelly. I would be fuming. Its a recipe for disaster. I would prefer him to go to Vegas to be honest. God knows why, it just doesnt seem so seedy. I dont even think booking a holiday for yourself will compensate I mean, where could a group of girls go where a load of fit young men will be chucking themselves at you? tell me quickly please as Im in charge of booking the next girls week away

Whatmeworry · 24/04/2012 22:19

I'm surprised the bride to be hasn't nixed this already. When did Stag Nights become Stag Exotic Foreign Holidays? Next up, Stag Months?

Mrsjay · 24/04/2012 22:38

I dont know why Prewedding DO's have to be so exotic its another expense added to the wedding and for the people who go to the Do I dont get it at all , and thailand i think of lady boys and young prostitutes

Nyac · 24/04/2012 22:43

Men who go on these stag dos to prostitution destinations go to have sex with prostituted women. It's no somebody else's husband - they're all sex tourists. If they weren't they'd go somewhere else. A good half of men who have sex with prostituted women are married.

Gef · 24/04/2012 22:44

No way. God knows what the bride is thinking letting the groom go.

piprabbit · 24/04/2012 22:46

He and the groom are ripping the piss.

Mrsjay · 24/04/2012 22:46

OP if it wasnt thailand but somewhere else for a week would you be as bothered ? i guess its an exotic destination but it does have a sedy reputation but im sure loads of people to to asia and are not after anything seedy .

Nyac · 24/04/2012 22:49

The bride must be desperate to be married.

How humiliating to be the bride at a wedding where everybody knows the groom and his friends went to Thailand.

MsVestibule · 24/04/2012 22:50

If my DH told me he was spending family money on a trip to Thailand, when I normally struggled to persuade him to take annual leave to spend with his family, leaving me for a week to look after 2 young DCs, I absolutely would tell him it's not on, and I don't give a flying fuck whether that's PC or not.

Seriously OP, he is showing you so little respect and I wouldn't want to stay with a man who thinks it's OK to do this. My DH enjoys spending time golfing/holidaying (again, always golf related) with his mates, and we've had to do some serious negotiating over the last few years, but even his jaw dropped when I read out your OP.

What would he do if you told him you didn't want him to go? Have you actually told him this, or just made "I'm not too happy about this" noises?

amothersplaceisinthewrong · 24/04/2012 22:51

My how stag dos have changed over the years - what is wrong with a weekend in Blackpool, Bognor or the Lakes!

Thailand is a 12 hours flight away, OK its cheap out there (according to my gap year daughter) but still costs a bit to get to. And like others have said is a once in a lifetime holiday.

I would definitely be saying no - and I will bet you won't be the only wife/partner who is.

ilikecandyandrunning · 24/04/2012 22:53

Stag do in Thailand? And the fiancee is ok with this? Ok with her fiancee going to a place so he can watch seedy dancing and fuck prostitutes? Are YOU really ok with your husband doing this? Why does he want to go? That's what I would be asking - even though the answer is obvious I'm afraid...

ReactionaryFish · 24/04/2012 22:54

Fine, as long as he doesn;t cross the threshold before he's an HIV test when he comes back ...Thailand for a stag do? COME ON

MrsTerryPratchett · 24/04/2012 22:55

At least in Vegas or Amsterdam there is a vague hope that the prostitutes are of age and may have a way out (sometimes). In Thailand they are trafficked, forced into addiction to drugs, beaten, threatened and coerced. It's not even First World prostitution, which is horrible but this is even more horrible.

Unless you think they are all going to go to spas, Thai cooking courses and temples.

FedupwithDisney · 24/04/2012 22:56

MrsJay, yes I would be bothered if it was anywhere else because of the time/money thing, but reading all these comments, I'm now more concerned about it being Thailand. I hadn't really considered how dodgy it may be.

I know the bride, I'm sure she would be as annoyed as me. I'll find out if she even knows this is the plan.

Thanks for all your advice, will be discussing sensibly with DH tomorrow when not had so much wine.

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PurpleRomanesco · 24/04/2012 22:57

Jesus wept.

Thailand? Has he told you why the groom chose Thailand?

DP just said they sound like a bunch of saddos trying to recreate "The Hangover 2", I've never seen it but apparently it does not end well.

TheSecondComing · 24/04/2012 23:00

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GinPalace · 24/04/2012 23:01

It is wrong for so many reasons and any one of them would be an issue for me

It's a week!
I have a 8mo baby and a 3yo (dunno if the baby is born yet, but who knows if you will be having an OK time of it at 8mo - it could still be tough at that point)
It costs lots of money
Its time he won't give to his family
I wasn't consulted
It's Thailand and it could just be a nice place to go but that is being very benefit-of-the-doubty

ilikecandyandrunning · 24/04/2012 23:02

If my dh said he was even thinking about going there on a stag do I would seriously question my marriage. No way would I stay with him if he went. Dirty bastards.

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