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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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timeisnotaline · 03/08/2018 15:30

Yes I hope it was beds unmade and fridge empty! Or you could leave a few things in there to rot actually? Have an awesome holiday, rather jealous of a solo trip!

timeisnotaline · 03/08/2018 15:32

Apparently his DCs asked him where I was when he picked them up & why wasn’t I going with them.
he must have told you that then? The only reason I can think of to pass that on is because he wants to say fuck you i know it’s mean and nasty of me but I don’t like you and I don’t want you on my holiday.

PatheticNurse · 03/08/2018 15:33

OP .... yes it was, what state was the house....Grin

sexnotgender · 03/08/2018 15:36

Have a fabulous holiday! Don’t give the selfish twat a second thought.

BlueisthenewGrey · 03/08/2018 15:44

Have a wonderful time. I so wish i'd done this with my ex. This is the best way of showing him you are amazing and should be treasured. Hoping you meet someone wonderful soon who will treat you as an equal.

Doingreat · 03/08/2018 15:46

I've never been so happy for anyone going on holiday. You really deserve some time away op.

Thebluedog · 03/08/2018 15:48

OP you are my hero Grin

ACatsNoHelpWithThat · 03/08/2018 15:49

Confused - you said in your earlier update you were leaving on the friday morning and that they get back on the friday afternoon, but both you and your DP are leaving for your respective holidays today? Who will be where when you get back (apologies if I'm misreading).

Anyway, have a fab time!

WhatsGoingOnEh · 03/08/2018 15:51

After 3 years, he still doesn't want you to be part of his life.

Seriously - leave.

Figgygal · 03/08/2018 15:53

Fuck that
He doesn't bviously isn't interested in a future with you

rollingonariver · 03/08/2018 15:54

You're amazing!!
Hope you have such an amazing time. He sounds nasty, well done for not letting him break you Smile

Figgygal · 03/08/2018 15:55

What are you going to do when you are all back though ? Just carry on seething?

Melstarrynight · 03/08/2018 15:56

Bloody good for you op!

JakeBallardswife · 03/08/2018 15:57

Well done OP, enjoy your hols 😁

confusedmomm · 03/08/2018 16:49

Good for you! Enjoy every minute and can't wait for an update

DeeplySleeping · 03/08/2018 17:12

Have a fab holiday I can't wait to hear about his reaction

crimsonlake · 03/08/2018 17:18

Marvellous, brilliant and well done. Keep us updated, would love to see his face when he returns to an empty house, no meal and unmade beds, made my day.

MissP103 · 03/08/2018 17:28

ACat I read that as well so a bit confused.

DioneTheDiabolist · 03/08/2018 17:32

Have a great holiday OP.

rednsparkley · 03/08/2018 17:36

Enjoy every lovely relaxing minute x

IceColdCiderPlease · 03/08/2018 17:46

@ACatsNoHelpWithThat - his mode of transport (deliberately being vague) left this morning but he travelled down yesterday afternoon & stayed near by because there has been a lot of delays in the last week.

He gets back am a week today & I return to the country late evening.
His departure time changed due to the recent delays.

Flight delayed but a glass of fizz is my friend 🥂

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Labradoodliedoodoo · 03/08/2018 18:05

Op do you have mates you gang out with sometimes?

ACatsNoHelpWithThat · 03/08/2018 18:07

Oh so he's only going for one week not two as you said in your OP? That's good then, I though you might still be alone for a week.

Hope you're not delayed for too long Smile

sparklepops123 · 03/08/2018 18:14

Have a fab time 🍸😁