weekendbreakpotentiallyruined ·
30/03/2017 21:50
I booked a 2 night break for me and my DP as a surprise a couple of months ago. He works in the family business so I checked with his dad whether the weekend would be OK for him to have the time off and all was fine so I booked and paid for it. I then presented the break to my DP on Valentine's Day and he said it sounded really good and that he was really looking forward to it. I should also note that it is my birthday while we are away. The other reason I booked it as a surprise is that it is notoriously difficult for him to agree to take time off from his work (which is why I agreed it with his Dad first).
We are now coming up to close to the time of the break and DP is now saying that he is not sure whether he will be able to come. His reason is that the weather is going to be good on the days we will be away meaning that he will be missing time in the business when certain jobs can be done. I appreciate he cannot control the weather but AIBU to be very annoyed and think that he should still come away with me? His Dad will still be at the business and he does have a brother who works in the business too (although he does also work elsewhere from time to time too), but his brother could help out too if required.
As background he works 7 days a week, 15 hour days, so any time that we do get is few and far between, with a few hours snatched on a Sunday afternoon and from 10.30/10.45pm - midnight on other days being the only time we really see each other when he gets home from work (the late time that they work to in the business and that he then gets home from work being a whole other issue).
Whilst I could maybe find someone else to go with me, the whole point of the break was for us to spend some much needed time together away from work. It is also my birthday, so I really wanted to spend it with him rather than anyone else.
I really think he should make the effort and come along but I would appreciate other views!