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Misdelivered package - aibu to not let Dh return it to right address

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yarenbaren · 16/07/2019 16:25

Recently my DH decided to work as an independent contractor. He still often works for his previous employer but is paid significantly more. It's worked well for us as it has coincided with the birth of our first child. Although DH has more free time we're still adjusting to the insecurity of our situation (especially as I'm currently on maternity leave).

Dh can be miserly e.g the other day I fancied having lunch by the river as the weather was perfect. DH reminded me of our "financial situation" and suggested we go the following week as "we had already been out plenty" that week. I agreed. I reminded myself we don't know where DH's next role will be and I'd prefer not to dip into our savings (we are planning a significant extension).

Anyway, a package has been delivered today but it was supposed to be sent to an address 4 miles away! Dh says he will drive it over later. Aibu to think DH is being totally hypocritical? I would prefer to let the delivery company deal with it. Why should we spend the petrol money (heavy box)? DH says it's the polite thing to do.

I want to be able to enjoy this time with our first baby and not have to worry about money. Despite earning a good amount DH has made me cut back but will happily throw money now for no reason. I know I am being petty as it's only going to cost us a few pence but it's the principle. Aibu?

(it's mostly national speed limit/winding country roads to the address)

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Pizzacasserole · 17/07/2019 07:25

I meant to say I don’t think this is about the parcel at all this is about you being annoyed about the whole situation

Dirtyjellycat · 17/07/2019 07:25

OP why did you post this thread? You are clearly not interested in people’s views as you defend yourself against every comment. You obviously don’t think YABU as no matter what people say, you won’t give an inch.
FWIW I think YABU.

Purplejay · 17/07/2019 07:26

Given that the two things are not comparable £1 cost as against £50, you are being mean and petty. You saying its the principle is wrong when the two things aew nor remotely similar. As well as the price, one is a kindness while the other is an indulgence. Also different.

Purplejay · 17/07/2019 07:26

are not

Bloody ipad!

Pinktinker · 17/07/2019 07:33

Ahh this is so very petty. It’s an eight mile round trip, most people do at least twice that every day. It’s a kind thing to do, the parcel recipient is probably extremely irritated perhaps waiting for their £400 moisturiser .

colourlessgreenidea · 17/07/2019 07:36

Everyone: YABU

OP: NO I'M NOTTTTT

I genuinely can’t decide if she’s being deliberately obtuse to wind people up, or just isn’t all that bright Confused

WaitedForGodot · 17/07/2019 07:52

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Derbee · 17/07/2019 07:59

If he can’t handle the financial implications of being a contractor, he should have a permanent job. My DP is a contractor. He’s paid a lot of money, and we enjoy it. We spend a lot and save a lot. He’d never grumble about going out for lunch! Being a contractor is not a reasonable excuse to be tight in my opinion. If he’s feeling tight and stressed, he should go back to regular employment

thedancingbear · 17/07/2019 08:05

If it was a woman posting that a husband had stopped her from delivering the parcel whereas he'd recently spent £400 on (I don't know) a golf club, everyone would be saying, 'financial abuse, controlling, LTB etc.

Funny how this place works.

herculepoirot2 · 17/07/2019 08:05

You can’t compare the £50 you would spend on lunch with the 50p you might spend on petrol. Come on.

thedancingbear · 17/07/2019 08:07

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Cheeserton · 17/07/2019 08:45

Seems to be a mentality of 'we're comfortable and go out a lot etc, therefore we can spend what we like'. Nope, that's not how it works. Some generous spending periodically can be financed by being generally careful with the cash!

Your husband does not sound 'miserly'. Big extensions don't grow on trees either.

teddypasty · 17/07/2019 09:59

If it was a woman posting that a husband had stopped her from delivering the parcel whereas he'd recently spent £400 on (I don't know) a golf club, everyone would be saying, 'financial abuse, controlling, LTB etc.Funny how this place works

What are you on about? 99% of posters have said the op is unreasonable. But don't let the facts get in the way of an opportunity to stick up for the poor men

Jubba · 17/07/2019 10:09

Ahh. Yes one lunch would nt break the bank. You’re right. However. Lots of those little things DO break the bank. A coffee once a day is £4 or so. That’s £120 a month right there. Then £50 twice a week for food out. (You states in your post that you’d been out quite a few times that week) that’s £400. Plus a good mortgage at £1300 say a month. Bills at least £500. That’s already £2300 out of a monthly budget.

My husband is in the top 1% of earners. Yet we don’t go out more than once a week. I still count every single penny. I wouldn’t want to waste it on food that I can make at home. Coffee I can make at home. Take a picnic. Do a compromise. Marriage is about compromise. We are all only one paycheck away from being homeless. Savings count a lot.

I think you are really over reacting. Deal with it and move on.

werideatdawn · 17/07/2019 12:39

What a princess.

Ohyesiam · 17/07/2019 12:44

Yanbu for environmental reasons. Short car journeys use proportionately more fuel.

HGpg · 17/07/2019 15:26

Why did you accept a package that wasn't addressed for you or even near you in the first place? @yarenbaren

Yeahnahmum · 17/07/2019 15:51

Yabu and you know it. Now get over yourself op.

Op?

Are you too busy putting face cream on?

Op?

ninabonita · 17/07/2019 16:00

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StoorieHoose · 17/07/2019 16:01

Name change fail OP

yarenbaren · 17/07/2019 16:06

I'm aware of that.

Didn't fancy having my previous posts used against me. Again.

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Proteinshakesandovieshat · 17/07/2019 16:14

That doesnt make sense.

We know the new name is you. And the old one is you.

HeadintheiClouds · 17/07/2019 16:16

Oh dear, op. That wasn’t very well thought through!

HappyHammy · 17/07/2019 16:21

Who cares. It's his money. He can spend it on what he wants.

yarenbaren · 17/07/2019 16:29

i wasn't going to post again. it's no big deal.

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