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AIBU?

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To not want to go to leaving dinner after holiday

15 replies

MrsHampshire2017 · 20/09/2017 16:57

We got home at 9am after 21hr travelling back from honeymoon with only two hours sleep (Had a little nap so up to 5hr). AIBU to not want to go to last-minute dinner for YB who is leaving for uni in the morning?

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Sayyouwill · 20/09/2017 16:57

Is he going to uni far away?

bigchris · 20/09/2017 16:58

Younger brother ?
Aw if he wants you there I'd try tbh

PotteringAlong · 20/09/2017 16:59

Yes. Make the effort.

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MrsHampshire2017 · 20/09/2017 17:02

2 hours drive so far but not too far. We're hoping to visit in a couple of weeks depending on DH's shifts.

Tbh, had a sneaking suspicion this was a 'FML why cant you plan in advance' sleepy brain complaint coupled with other stuff. Guess I've gotta go wake the bear (aka. DH).

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PotteringAlong · 20/09/2017 17:03

Is the dinner 2 hours drive away or the university?

MissBabbs · 20/09/2017 17:04

I would ask DB first. If it is just the DPs wanting the grand send off and fuss don't go. If DB genuinely wants all this then go.

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MrsHampshire2017 · 20/09/2017 17:05

Sorry - uni is two hours away. Dinner is at the parent's house about 30 mins away. We're gonna go and make sure we leave before 9.

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MrsHampshire2017 · 20/09/2017 17:07

Also - guilty confession here so please don't judge - the idea of not having to go shopping for food right now has factored into this decision.

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MrsExpo · 20/09/2017 17:11

Go, eat, wish DB well, then leave as soon as is decently possible citing jet lag as your reason for leaving .... have fun.

Slimthistime · 20/09/2017 17:27

he's going to uni, not the moon.

no need for you to go. Get some kip!

paxillin · 20/09/2017 17:28

he's going to uni, not the moon

Loopytiles · 20/09/2017 17:28

Leaving at 9 would BU. It's a big milestone. Being tired from a holiday would be a poor excuse to miss it or leave that early.

Aintgotnosoapbox · 20/09/2017 17:33

Just go , it's your brother , your post seems a bit heartless

PinkHeart5913 · 20/09/2017 17:34

For my brother Yes I would! Going to uni is a huge thing and should be marked

Slimthistime · 20/09/2017 17:36

Honestly, these posts....! I love my sister to bits and when she went travelling I was emosh because a few months would pass before I could see her, but she was on the other side of the world and there was no skype etc then.

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