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To Not Make An Effort on DP and DSC holiday return

683 replies

IceColdCiderPlease · 27/07/2018 22:18

My partner of 3 years is taking his 2 children on holiday next week for 2 weeks.
The children stay with us EOW and during the holidays.
I’m not invited. It has never been discussed he just booked it.
They all arrive back on a Thursday evening and the DCs (15 & 17) will be here until the Monday.
The expectation is that I will have food shopped, made beds etc for their return.
AIBU to just leave it & let them order take away ?

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Cagliostro · 03/08/2018 12:15

You're fabulous OP well done

blackteasplease · 03/08/2018 13:25

Well done op. Glad you booked.

Still echo others that it might be time tonget rid.

LemonBreeland · 03/08/2018 13:44

Good for you OP. Apart from him being generally shitty, the one comment that stood out to me was you asking him if you'd be expected to do all of the laundry and him saying 'we'll see'. The only response to that should have been, 'of course not darling, I'll sort that myself'

Thebluedog · 03/08/2018 13:44

Been keeping an eye on this thread, I hope you are well on your way to a fabulous holiday Wine

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IceColdCiderPlease · 03/08/2018 13:56

Thanks all. Off to the airport very shortly 🍸👙

I’ve not mentioned anything to him about my plans.

Apparently his DCs asked him where I was when he picked them up & why wasn’t I going with them.

I’m so looking forward to a blissful week away. I’ve never been on holiday on my own and I’m fully intending embracing the whole experience.

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MonaLisaSimpson · 03/08/2018 14:08

So glad for you. Now you need to find somewhere else to live when you get home and not go back to him!

HolyMountain · 03/08/2018 14:09

Have a really good time, I hope you reflect on what a twat he's been to you, you're worth more than that.

TaggieRR · 03/08/2018 14:17

Hope you have a lovely time OP!

IAintEvenBovveredThough · 03/08/2018 14:18

PLEASE post as soon as he's reacted to finding out you're on holiday😂! Good on you OP, have a fab time!

runningscare · 03/08/2018 14:19

Eat your heart out shirley valentine GinThanksGin

ellav · 03/08/2018 14:26

I am SO impressed by this OP, well done you!! Have a fabulous holiday.
Only shame is not seeing the look on his selfish and immature face when he turns the key in the door to the empty house.

Returnofthesmileybar · 03/08/2018 14:27

Oh wow op you are fan bloody tastic!! Have a ball on holiday Shirley Valentine, update us with his reaction 😉

HaveSomeGrace · 03/08/2018 14:30

You have GOT to update us with everything when you get back from your holiday, OP!

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 03/08/2018 14:33

Have an amazing time and don't forget to update us when you get the 'Where are you' message. Grin

Cataline · 03/08/2018 14:33

You're brilliant! Have a fabulous holiday!

mydietstartsmonday · 03/08/2018 14:38

Have the most amazing holiday xxxx

PatheticNurse · 03/08/2018 14:40

And how did you leave the house OP?

Cuttingthegrass · 03/08/2018 14:41

Wishing you a wonderful fun and relaxing experience on your well earned holiday. Good for you for taking the initiative. Safe journey

Aprilshowersinjuly · 03/08/2018 14:53

Hopefully a sultry waiter will attend to your every need op..... Wine

rainbowstardrops · 03/08/2018 15:14

Enjoy every minute! 🍹🍦

purplecorkheart · 03/08/2018 15:15

Have a fab time!

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IceColdCiderPlease · 03/08/2018 15:25

@PatheticNurse - taxi to the station & then train.

I promise to update - I’m not even dreading his reaction- I have to keep stifling a laugh out loud laugh 😂

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historyismything · 03/08/2018 15:26

Good luck and have an amazing time!

Doingreat · 03/08/2018 15:27

Op i think patheticnurse meant what state did you leave the house in? Beds unmade, fridge empty we hope?

Have a lovely holiday!

theredjellybean · 03/08/2018 15:29

I wouldn't be stifling that laugh.. I'd be letting it out... Lovely raucous belly laughs everytime you think of his face when he realises the skivvy has vanished.
Enjoy your week alone... I have done holidays in the past on my own when I needed time to clear head and rest etc.. It's brilliant and your brilliant.. This is the best thread!