People who can't accept that you don't love the things they do.

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AIBU to be annoyed when people refuse to accept that something isn't for me?

A friend adores camping and is going on a camping holiday with a small group later in the year. I said how lovely. Have a wonderful time. She says you should come with us. I said you know camping isn't my thing but I'm looking forward to hearing about it. Cue a long rant/speech about the joys of camping and how wonderful it is and that I shouldn't let my first experience put me off.

I had the same when I read a book that a friend recommended which I didn't love but said it was an interesting read. This resulted in another conversation practically demanding that I admit how wrong I was.

Does anyone else know someone like this?

I’m fairly convinced that it’s a personality disorder. My mother hates train travel; I love it. She will happily lie to me to try and prevent me taking the train (she’s lied about trains not running on a Sunday when they do, a station being closed that isn’t, the location of Woking). I just visit less now.

People like her don't appreciate that we are all different.

Camping is much like marmite. Love it or hate it. I hate it. I hate arriving at my holiday destination and even having to build my own accommodation. Not my idea of a holiday, as I'd rather have my creature comforts and don't see the point of going on holiday to be less comfortable than I am at home. I'd rather stay at home.

Some people seem to love it though.

Yep. Usually running or cycling bores. My work is full of them, they always email the whole organisation with details of their latest marathon or whatever.

Anal sex, camping and Father Ted, all on the same thread. Blimey!

I had this from ex about sunbathing. He tanned easily and loved lying in the garden in the sun - he did this as soon as the weather allowed (in the UK) and when it was sunny but a bit chilly would even sunbathe indoors behind the patio doors.

Apparently because I didn't like this (I burn easily and ... well, I just don't like sitting or lying in the sun - am I not allowed to dislike things?) I was a miserable fun sucker and spoiled his time. To be clear - I never stopped him or pulled my face about him sunbathing, I just didn't want to join him. His family weren't as vocal, but I could tell they agreed with him.

We did camping as a family when I was a teen. I hated it. 6 of us in 1 admittedly large tent that took hours to put up and hours to take down again. Sharing a sleeping space and only a cloth wall away from snorers - in our tent and in strangers' tents too! Having to wander across a field in the dark with a torch to go to the loo because I didn't fancy using a bucket. Freezing cold at night but boiling by 8 a.m. if it wasn't raining. I could go on and on about the things I hated about those holidays. I haven't been camping since and won't even entertain the idea of doing it ever again. I thought it was Cornwall that I hated but when we went a couple of years ago, I realised it's actually really nice. It was camping that ruined it.

To each their own - live and let live! Camping is not for me, I dont like slumming it, but if its your thing go for it (and dont expect me to come along)! I agree Father Ted is funny, lol!

Anal sex, camping and Father Ted, all on the same thread. Blimey! grin
It's like a game of two things I hate and one thing I love!

i don't get the appeal of any reality tv . and what is the big deal with cruising ? cheek by jowl with 1000's of others some of whom you'd just love to lob over board, fighting for sun chairs and listening to boring convos about this is their third cruise this year. yawn. i sailed on a mini cruise from southampton via bay of biscay to spain with dh. god never again, saw dolphins and whales which was fantastic but some of the humans left a lot to be desired especially when i can back from the loo and someone had removed my things from my sun chair and dumped then several chairs away. certainly gave him what for as a result and made him move. dh missed the fun as he was getting squashed at the bar trying for nearly 15 minutes to get drinks.
so where are all these cruise holidays that are advertised and show very few people on them ?? i want one of those !

I dislike
Sunday dinners
Sunday walks
Sunday DIY

camping and picnics
Coach holidays
House swaps
Half or full board on holidays
Going on holiday with other families

I’ve a neighbor who does all of the above and sends everyone the information from their activities on WhatsApp

Dh hates being around other people on holiday and loves to go road biking for miles. I get horribly sea sick. Yet mil will not accept cruising is not for us

I have the same feeling about dinner parties. I can’t stand them unless they are extremely informal/ in the garden/ pub/bbq etc. I hate the cleaning, cooking, the stress, the table plans and making sure everyone has a good time. I am exhausted for days after. I so wish I was Nigella but I am anything but.

Then I am told I must go, I must endure other people’s boring husbands or worse still the drunk ones. It is agonising. They are a big thing where we live, there is no escape!! 😂

I loathe camping and am vocal about it. No one even tries any more to persuade me that I'd like it.

I've never got Alan Partridge either, despite lots of people earnestly trying to tell me why he's the comedy bee's knees.

I second the centre parcs. Too much enforced ‘fun’ and feeling cramped for no good reason. It is usually raining.

OP, l'm with you! l've been camping and it's my idea of hell on earth. My idea of roughing it is a three star hotel. l wouldn't want to stay anywhere that wasn't at least on a par with my home comforts!

My best friend is a mad cat lady. She has no idea that l don't like cats. l wouldn't hurt one, but they're not for me, and l especially hate it that almost every time l see her she has an anecdote about how one or other of them has brought in some poor creature that they've caught.

l keep quiet because she's a lovely friend, very kind, and she's always lovely with my rabbits. l think it would be a dealbreaker!

There is nothing more that irks me than someone insisting on my trying something i don't want to for whatever reason i want. I don't want to and won't try:
-anal
-skiing
-camping
-coach trips
-liver
-whatever food or drink your trying to shove in my face F**K off
-driving a much bigger car than my own including my OH's BMW and the work transit van!

NO mean NO.

Massive bug bear of mine!

I've got a try anything once mentality so struggle with people being closed minded.

You must try Russian Roulette. Trust me, the feeling of elation when you here the trigger click and you don't die, it's just fantastic. Do let us know how you get on.

Alan Partridge really gives me the creeps.

I've never been camping but know I would hate it, too! I want to sleep somewhere that's nicer than my own home, not in a field.

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Is that camping or Father Ted then?

I'd love to know what % of introverts vs extroverts like camping. As an introvert, I can't bear the lack of privacy: ironically, considering you're in the middle of a sodding field, it feels incredibly claustrophobic.

I'm with you OP. I won't go away for less than I have at home. I live in luxury and am not prepared to slum it in a tent with dampness and "camp food" and call it a holiday. In fact, I admire but am mystified by people that say they enjoy themselves doing this. I think there is a sort of camaraderie with other campers that is the attraction perhaps? Personally I prefer a nice hotel with comfy beds, all mod cons, running hot water, spa, nice food etc! I know I sound really entitled but we work extremely hard to afford to holiday this way.

Well, my caravan has central heat/air, a wide screen telly, full bath, and a fridge, cooker, and microwave. So, yes, camping can be great fun.

But sleeping on the ground or a caravan that's really nothing more than bunks and a table? No thank you.

Mine was backpacking. DH and his mates insisted I'd love it! Nature! The wide outdoors! Weeing behind a tree! No, thank you!

Same with skiing. Just, no!

Yes, agree. Let people have their own opinions!

I find it annoying when people flat out refuse to do/watch/listen/read something because its popular. Honestly, my BIL is one of those guys that slags off and insults anything people rave about simply because it is popular and he has to be "different" for not liking what other people do. That is until his next GF recommends it and he tries it and then suddenly its a "Wow, this Show/book/movie is brilliant/hilarious1 Have you seen/tried/read it yet?".
This has happened with two major pop things in the last year and it is infuriating!!

Personally I prefer a nice hotel with comfy beds, all mod cons, running hot water, spa, nice food etc! I know I sound really entitled but we work extremely hard to afford to holiday this way

If that's your idea of being really entitled, recklessgran, I think you need to work harder at it . Nice food and hot running water sound like minimum requirements for a holiday to me.

Camping is fine if the weather is good, you have quiet neighbours and you sleep well. Too many factors at play IMHO just play it safe in a hotel