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AIBU?

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About being told to grow up

149 replies

Stripyseagulls · 04/07/2019 07:07

I went to Glastonbury at the weekend! It was brilliant and I had a great time. I was fortunate enough to ‘glamp’ in a bell tent so it was lovely.
I am in my 40’s with 2 kids and a demanding full time career. I haven’t been away from my kids at all in over 3 years and only maybe 4 times for a couple days since they were born- they are 8 and 12.
I really needed a break actually and to have a bit of fun- I needed to feel myself for a few days & its done me the world of good- life had really got on top of me.

I got told yesterday I needed to grow up by a close friend & it’s really upset me. That it’s not adult appropriate behaviour to go to Glastonbury. It’s made me feel shit and guilty for leaving my kids now.

Aibu to be upset by it? I feel like telling them to fuck right off

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PlinkPlink · 04/07/2019 18:30

Oh I'll also add that DP is coming with me.
He's 41 this year.

Never too old for a festival 🤩

Loyaultemelie · 04/07/2019 18:50

Glamping at Glastonbury?? Tell me more!

ParrotsForLife · 04/07/2019 18:53

They need to fuck right off
My mum went in her early 60’s with her brother and sister! All of similar ages.
Took a camper van and what can only be described as a vineyards worth of wine and had an amazing time!

Sallyseagull · 04/07/2019 18:56

Your friend need a to live a little.

I'm in my early-mid 30's and I've said to my DH that I can't face it now as we have relatively young kids but I want to do it for our 40th birthdays as they are the same year. I'd do it exactly as you did, glamp or campervan it.

Socksontheradiator · 04/07/2019 19:05

You are never too old to do anything!
I am glad you had a great time OP.

SandAndSea · 04/07/2019 19:05

Your weekend sounds fab!

Your friend sounds like an idiot and a joy-killer.

LondonJax · 04/07/2019 19:26

Our DS's godfather went to Glastonbury last year. He celebrated his 67th birthday a few weeks before that.

I didn't know it was the festival equivalent of 18-30's holidays - who'd have thought eh? Thanks to your friend for pointing out.

Tell her to bugger off.

NCforanonymity · 04/07/2019 19:43

Wtf? I’m 53 and I’m always doing crazy things. I tell people I’ve got the rest of my life to grow up and I don’t intend to start yet! Your friend is a boring fart.

BlueJava · 04/07/2019 19:45

Ignore her - perhaps she's a bit jealous, perhaps she's a bit strange. Great event for you to go to, you enjoyed it, the kids were safe, that's all that matters.

Decormad38 · 04/07/2019 19:46

Is she? Your friend? I mean that sounds like a piss poor thing to say to a friend. Get rid of the hater. Live your life x

barryfromclareisfit · 04/07/2019 23:32

We pass this way but once. Do what the fuck you like. If you can avoid hurting others, fine. Your friend is a fool.

Dd’s friend won’t go to gigs where she fears the audience aren’t cool enough. She wouldn’t want to be seen near uncool people. Fool.

Thequaffle · 04/07/2019 23:33

Pah! You can do what you like. There is nothing wrong with leaving an 8 and 12 y/o for a weekend.
Friend is a poohead.

Mrsoh39 · 04/07/2019 23:47

Did you see Kylie? That's all I care about.

malteserbunnies · 05/07/2019 00:38

I hope she's no longer a friend!

AutumnCrow · 05/07/2019 00:46

People who say 'grow up' are brain-shrivelled love-desiccated thought-vacated lips-pursed joy-sucked arseholes.

JustAVoidReally · 05/07/2019 01:04

Who says that?

Freely admit I'd prbably think it, and not out of envy either, but if a friend with kids went I wouldn't rain on their parade, I'd keep it zipped and hope they'd enjoyed themselves.

RainbowMum11 · 05/07/2019 01:16

My Aunt & Uncle often go, they are late 60's/70's - it's not my thing but they love it!

theorchidwhisperer · 05/07/2019 01:35

I did this when I was 41. It was fab. I needed it for the same reasons you did.

It put a spring in my step and a smile on my face.

Live ever day of your life while you can and don't let opinionated haters hate.

Shooturlocalmethdealer · 05/07/2019 04:47

Tell your "friend" you are growing as an individual. You have every right to have fun and do things on your own. As moms I think we often forget we are more than just that. Also tell your friend that you are growing out of her as well.

Miljah · 05/07/2019 08:17

Apart from laughing at posters telling the OP to tell her friend to 'Fuck Off' and 'Do One', and 'Go Swivel' regarding needing to 'grow up'... - I would have thought Glasto is entirely aimed at 40+ year olds!

There's hardly anything 'alternative', anarchic or 'anti' anything about it, these days, is there? And the ticket prices are aimed at wealthier folks.

As someone up thread said, I'd rather stick pins in my eyes than go, but whatever floats your boat!

zingally · 05/07/2019 08:32

Fuck them.

No one is ever too old to do what makes them happy!

MyGastIsFlabbered · 05/07/2019 09:01

Some people just like to piss on other's chips. Don't know why.

OP I'm 45 next week and I'm registered for Glasto next year

grannycake · 05/07/2019 09:07

I'm planning to take my son and daughter to Glastonbury in three years the year I retire - i will be 66

squashyhat · 05/07/2019 09:14

I have just been to a festival (not Glasto). I didn't camp because it was practically on my doorstep but I loved every minute and am planning to go again next year. I can also never resist a swing in an empty playground, damming up streams and setting off fireworks. I am 58.

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