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To feel sad that my bf doesn’t want me to come with him

111 replies

Mayla · 06/09/2018 18:59

Need your input mumsnetters. Apologies for the length of the post.
I’m a single mom who recently started dating. Been with someone for over 2 months intensely (known him since Jan this year) and he has decided to get a vasectomy for us.
He has a half hour to drive to get to the hospital. Sometime back, I told him I’d come with him to which he said yes and thanks. Last week, I texted babysitter to set up a time but she couldn’t come at the time I wanted. BF then said, don’t worry, not a big deal and that he’ll go alone.
Today I spoke with a friend whose husband had it done and he’d needed someone to drive him and that was only 10 minutes away.
So I called him up and said I’d organize the babysitting and that I’m coming with him. He says ok and thanks. Then 10 minutes later, sends a text saying it’s really alright and that he’ll go alone.
I text him back saying if he’s concerned about my babysitter situ, it’s all sorted out. But if he prefers to be alone, that’s fine. He then texts back saying thank you, I’m a big boy.
So obviously he feels comfortable on his own and uncomfortable with me. AIBU to feel hurt/rejected by this?

OP posts:
Marmite27 · 06/09/2018 19:21

My DH went for a consultation with his GP on 31st May and had the op done on 9th June on the NHS, so there aren’t waiting lists, and neither did he have to have counselling.

He did however need someone to drive him home, even just the 10 minutes it took.

I’m in agreement with those posters saying he’s not having it done.

Marmite27 · 06/09/2018 19:21

Aren’t always waiting lists Blush

SparklyMagpie · 06/09/2018 19:22

😂 someones chatting bull shit, I'm just wondering which one

MaryandMichael · 06/09/2018 19:24

I'm a cynic. He doesn't want you to drive him because his wife is doing that.

BlueSuffragette · 06/09/2018 19:24

Sorry but I find the whole thing very odd.

BarnabyBungle · 06/09/2018 19:24

If he’s having a vasectomy when you’ve been with him for 8 weeks, he should have been seriously thinking about having it done before you were together on the basis he really didn’t ever want to be a biological father.

If not, it’s far too hasty...

BarnabyBungle · 06/09/2018 19:25

And he’d be doing it for himself, not you as a couple.... 8 weeks is far too early for that.

LostInShoebiz · 06/09/2018 19:26

Clearly there is no vasectomy.

ApolloandDaphne · 06/09/2018 19:32

He isn't going for the vasectomy. Sorry. 2 months is much too soon for decisions of that magnitude.

mydogisthebest · 06/09/2018 19:36

My DH drove himself home and it was about a half an hour drive

viques · 06/09/2018 19:37

Don't have a celebratory shag when he gets home OP. First of all if he's had it done he will be feeling " tender" so shouldn't be up for it, and second he won't be shooting blanks for a while yet, several months I believe, so keep on using whatever contraception you are responsible for.

LilQueenie · 06/09/2018 19:37

Go along anyway and then give him hell when he doesn't show up.

eddielizzard · 06/09/2018 19:39

I also vote no vasectomy actually happening.

Imamouseduh · 06/09/2018 19:39

Yeah.. I don’t think he’s getting that vasectomy.

CrochetBelle · 06/09/2018 19:39

LOLZ

FilthyforFirth · 06/09/2018 19:40

Why an earth would you insist someone get a vasectomy after a 2 month relationship? Madness.

Paddley · 06/09/2018 19:41

Well he's either got 6 kids already or he's pulling a fast one.

DelilahandDaisy · 06/09/2018 19:42

Another cynic here who also thinks he’s probably going with his wife instead.

GoatWithACoat · 06/09/2018 19:43

This has got to be a wind up. Surely you knew everyone’s reply would be

  1. What fuckwittery is this after TWO months and

  2. He’s not actually going for a vasectomy.

Either you are very gullible or you think we are. I’m not entirely sure which.

pictish · 06/09/2018 19:43

On a basic level yabu - a vasectomy is no big deal and not really an event that requires company. It is inappropriate for you to feel rejected over this. My husband didn’t ask me to come along to his...it would have been weird if he had.

On another level wtf? Eight weeks in and he’s getting the snip for you? Alarm bells clanging all over the shop here! Someone is being played and I don’t know if it’s him, you or us.

WelcomeToShootingStars · 06/09/2018 19:46

I wouldn't really want someone I'd been seeing for 2 months to come along if I were having a medical procedure either.

Gardai · 06/09/2018 19:46

OP what’s knowing someone ‘intensely’ mean ? I find that more scarey than the imaginary tale.

McFugget · 06/09/2018 19:47

I dunno - neither of my cats were allowed to make their own way home unattended after the snip.

SheCameFromGreeceSheHadaThirst · 06/09/2018 19:48

Either you are very gullible or you think we are. I’m not entirely sure which

I'm going for the latter. No one is simple enough to believe that someone voluntarily gets a vasectomy 'for us' after 8 weeks.

Bloodylucky · 06/09/2018 19:49

He’s not getting a vasectomy for you after 2 months.