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Boyfriends on holiday and not speaking ...aibu here to think he should be keeping in touch?

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pinttyandcrisp · 19/06/2019 16:18

My boyfriend went on holiday on Sunday for two weeks.
He is back a week on Sunday.
He has gone with his daughter,his parents,brother and his family.
He hasn't spoke since he's been away.
We normally speak daily.
He text me Sunday before he left in the airport then he sent me a snapchat when he got to his hotel.
He snapchatted me earlier him around the pool and with a pint.
Then he said it was hot ...literally that's it
"It's hot"
I haven't messaged him as he is on holiday with his family and don't want to pester him but at the same time ...I hate no contact.
A few snaps here and there is rubbish.
I replied to his last snap saying it's raining here ...depressing.
Opened it and no reply
Aibu to be annoyed here?
The lack of effort

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Ravingstarfish · 19/06/2019 16:20

Yabu you don’t want to bother him but expect him to be putting all the effort in when he’s on holiday Confused

fernandoanddenise · 19/06/2019 16:21

I never look at my phone on holiday - he’s with his family, I get you might be missing him but I think leave him alone

Finfintytint · 19/06/2019 16:22

I can’t be arsed with phones on holiday. My phone stays in the hotel safe without a second thought.
Have you been together a long time?

pinttyandcrisp · 19/06/2019 16:22

I haven't sent him any messages
I've just replied to what he has sent me.
He is all inclusive so no doubt steaming drunk by now.

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Xmr1986 · 19/06/2019 16:23

Try sending him something a bit more lighthearted Confused

Or send him a few sexy texts or naughty but nice pics? "Missing you x" with just a towel sort of thing, before bed.

Or...I don't know, leave him alone because he's on bloody holiday?

Ravingstarfish · 19/06/2019 16:24

Steaming drunk with his daughter and parents?

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 19/06/2019 16:24

He's been snap chatting you so it's not as if he's forgotten you existed; he's just having fun with his family.

I'd leave him in peace and keep yourself busy.

pinttyandcrisp · 19/06/2019 16:24

No only a few months
That's why I want to not be clingy and let him enjoy himself but at the same time I miss chatting

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pinttyandcrisp · 19/06/2019 16:25

@Ravingstarfish yeah his daughter is 18 so he doesn't have to look after her.
His brothers kids are 17/18 too so they will be occupied.
He gets drunk a lot.
All he spoke about was the free drinks from 10.30 am till midnight

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BanginChoons · 19/06/2019 16:25

He's spending time with his family. It's pretty needy expecting him to be in constant contact. Can you find something to do to occupy your time?

Crunchymum · 19/06/2019 16:26

Does he often get steaming drunk then OP?

Lllot5 · 19/06/2019 16:26

It’s only Wednesday leave him alone. You’ve only known him a couple of months. Make him wonder what you’re doing because he sure as hell isn't moping about wondering about you.

Lllot5 · 19/06/2019 16:27

How old are you? If his daughter is 18. Thought you were about that age.

pinttyandcrisp · 19/06/2019 16:28

I wish I was Grin...I'm early 30s
He is late 30s

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pinttyandcrisp · 19/06/2019 16:29

He loves a drink when he is out but doesn't go out loads.

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Lllot5 · 19/06/2019 16:29

Ffs leave him alone. Surely you know this. Let him wonder about you.

Crunchymum · 19/06/2019 16:30

He gets drunk a lot

He loves a drink when he is out but doesn't go out loads

Make up your mind OP!!!

pinttyandcrisp · 19/06/2019 16:31

What I meant was he doesn't go out to pubs etc a lot but does like a drink in the house

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pinttyandcrisp · 19/06/2019 16:32

Shall I text him tonight ?
Saying hope your having fun?
I think he's phone signal is rubbish too
As he posted a pic last night to his Snapchat and it only went to his story 8 hours later.
I don't know what the signal is like for EE in Morocco.

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Vilanelle · 19/06/2019 16:32

He is all inclusive so no doubt steaming drunk by now

You sound resentful?

You have been together a few months, don't be ridiculous

Writersblock2 · 19/06/2019 16:34

You’re way overthinking this. Stop messaging him. Let him come to you.

Butterflyone1 · 19/06/2019 16:35

Classic example of women not being honest with themselves or others.

You message every day so I would expect that to continue whilst on holiday. May be not as much if he wants some down time and off his phone however he's been happy snapping away (which may not just be to you).

It's too late now so I'd leave it and see how he is when he's back. maybe explain next time he goes away it would be nice to be more in contact but that also means you contacting him.

He probably thinks you're being off by not messaging him. It's such dumb games.

newmomof1 · 19/06/2019 16:39

Yes YABU. You're not the most important thing in his life - let him enjoy time with his family.

I don't believe you're late 30s if you're really this needy...

pinttyandcrisp · 19/06/2019 16:41

I'm not late 30s
I'm early 30s
He is late 30s,he is 40 early next year.
I'm really not resentful,just I'm used to him messaging a lot.

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adaline · 19/06/2019 16:42

But you have spoken? He's sent you snapchats and you've responded....

But you also say you haven't bothered messaging him, you've only responded when he's messaging you!

Why not text him and say you miss him? Let him know what you're up to...it's not all up to him!

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