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

[ChickeningOut]

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?

My husband used to go camping with his family when he was a boy. When we got together he suggested we should go together I told him I would rather poke sticks in my eyes but he was welcome to go camping with his friends. I then introduced him to 5 star hotels in hot countries. 37 years later he has never mentioned camping again 😁

YANBU, i get this with:

Alcohol
TV
Camping

I used to like camping, i know how it is. I got old, i got tired, i realised putting tents up and sleeping on airbeds etc. When you are supposed to be on holiday is bollocks. Sorry guys

Actually I get this from people who Don’t Like London. Not liking London is fine - they don’t have to live there, they don’t have to visit it (unless work makes them).

However for some reason, people who Don’t Like London seem quite offended by someone who lives there and likes it. I can’t imagine giving someone a hard time for living wherever they do but for some reason it seems okay to do it to Londoners.

Bit like the people who say other people should have children because, ohh you don't know what you're missing/ I thought the same until I had children/Until you have then you won't understand. Exactly the same.

I Dont Like London but the more of you that live there the better imo, keep loving it guys stay down there !

OrangeJuice I get you about the backpacking. Funny how backpacking zealots tend to be male and therefore have no comprehension of just how much of the world is, not just unfriendly to women, but actively hostile and downright dangerous. I was very disappointed at missing out on inter-railing when I was younger but I'm quite glad now to have holidayed in civilised fashion.

And I'm with a PP on anal sex, skiing (am unco-ordinated with dodgy knees and wobbly ankles, plus my two DBs both picked up nasty injuries from it, so NOPE!) and camping.

Oh, and I'm not a dog person. I don't like their smell or their clinginess, I don't like their barks, I don't like the prospect of cleaning their mess and will never own one. (I'm OK with petting a well-behaved one - I'm not completely miserable. )

However for some reason, people who Don’t Like London seem quite offended by someone who lives there and likes it.

It's the same when I said I was going to New York on holiday "oh it's so loud/busy/dangerous/dirty"... and when I came back, "oh I bet you felt unsafe" "Nope, I didn't actually, it felt very safe" "No, it's really dangerous, I've seen it on the TV" Ok I'll take your word for it Karen, I only was there in person, so..."

People who love yoga. Saying no more

I actually like Steve Coogan's character (Alan Partridge). The whole idea of the character is that he makes you cringe at his awkwardness, a bit like David Brent. It's Mrs Brown's Boys which I can't stand.

I can't stand people like this.

Camping is my idea of hell. I don't, however, feel the need to convince happy campers (!) that they're wrong and actually hate it.

I love Father Ted and think it's hilarious. I find it perfectly fine that other people don't get any laughs from it at all.

Needing everybody to agree with your tastes just smacks of insecurity, ego issues, or just being a bit thick.

Totally with you OP.

I predicted I would hate Disney world. I’m not into cutesy fairytales, princesses and men prancing around in tights. I’m also not a massive fan of kids or crowded spaces but I was told DisneyWorld was “different” and I’d love it.

I went. I hated it. I was then told “you can’t have done it properly then ... “ no, it’s just shite! Exactly like I thought it would be.

I know what I like.

@PengAly no honestly. There was more on my post that I chopped out by accident. I had limited funds to choose my next trip. I hated heat, poverty, hostels, other backpackers, language differences, forrin food.... so I had a wonderful week in Vancouver instead. He just wouldn't understand that I was a dreadful traveller and no I wouldn't try for a third time and be disappointed.

I have broadened my horizons a bit in the remaining 30 years so I have experienced other cultures but that one example just pissed me off. It's not compulsory to travel and then keep going.

Blimey yeah. I get this ALL the time because I don't drink tea or coffee, people (MIL in particular) constantly ask me 'if I wouldn't just like to try a little bit'. Um, I'm 51 not 3, and I've tried them both, that's how I know I hate them. Why does it matter to anyone else? scratches head

And having kids, until I got old enough for people to stop trying to tell me I didn't know my own mind and 'wanted them really, deep down' (I didn't/don't). To this day I dislike holding babies, not because I mind the holding per se, but because I can't bear the awful mawkish expressions that come over people's faces as they wait to see me suddenly transformed into a melting puddle of maternal longing. Which never happens.

Other things people keep trying to 'convert' me to, when I'll never be a willing convert:

• 'Breaking Bad' [yaaaaaaaawn!];
• Going for afternoon teas [yaaaaaawn again];
• Gardening;
• Bloody 'Bake-Off'!
• Oh, and 'Strictly'.

Oh and it's not like I was asking where my next trip should be, and like with the Disney example I'm not doubting there are loads of people who enjoy that. Keep it. I don't want it. I'm not missing out or taking anything from the 'recomendee'. I'd never say to him that he'd love a spa holiday in Vancouver. His was actually Delhi - not India. I should have specified. I do know there are different parts to the country.

Yep I have never watched or read Harry Potter, i’m Sure it’s very good but my reading agebis older than 8. I’m so wrong apparently 🙄. Also camping, fuck that! I’ll stay in a caravan but that’s the least I expect.

I also hate how you can’t dislike certain foods, example of a real conversation:
Me: I don’t like mashed potatoes!
Friend:oh I makebthe best mash!
Me: yeah I don’t like it though.
Friend:you’ll like mi e it’s the best, even other people who said they didn’t like it loved mine!

No I don’t like them no matter what you do differently the texture makes me heave!!!

I used to love camping before we’ve had kids. A week spent in the tent not high enough to stand up, never ever fucking again.

I don’t get sitcoms, including most popular ones. If there’s anything funny I know when to laugh,thank you.

Beatles, Elton John, Ed Sheeran.

Miserable fucker I am 😂

Mentioned to a relatively new friend that I don't like cheesecake. "Ah but" said he "you haven't tried mine". So I tried his and it was just as vile as all the others.
I have been known to say "I'm over fifty. If I say I don't like something it's not because I haven't tried it".

Minister - with you on that one... ditto Michael Jackson/Tina Turner and other 'biggies' we're 'supposed' to rave over!

I chose the wrong thread to read and im one of those crazy and horrible "tries everything once" people! 😂

but my reading agebis older than 8

Mind you some of the PPs are quite condescending of things that other people like. No need for the above comment, just say you dont like it.

One word ... skiing!

Musicals. Dd came very close to getting a part in a big one. I was gutted for her that she didn't, but delighted for me that I wouldn't have to sit through repeated trips to see it.

I am camping this year for the first time in years, I was really looking forward to it until I read this thread (nah, I still am ).

I read half the first game of thrones book before giving up because I hated it. So I didn’t bother with the tv program. The number of people who were horrified was ridiculous

Also any program where you have to watch half a series before it gets good. Nope, if the first episode bores me I won’t be bothering. I definitely won’t be wasting my time to ‘give it a proper chance’

I have this about dogs! I hate dogs! Bloody hate dogs! Don't want one in my house ever!
People tell me how great dogs are an I'm missing out and I should understand how great they are.
Erm no thanks! I don't want a dog ever! Accept that!

If people could handle the concept that everyone likes different things, mumsnet, or at least AIBU, basically wouldn't exist. This place is full of people arguing about whether x is better than y.

YANBU people can’t understand I DON’T LIKE FUCKING CATS.