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Have I over reacted? DH not home ( again) but is on his way.

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Iatetotheparty · 23/12/2019 19:59

We can’t be together for Christmas as DH working. We have this evening and most of tomorrow together. We don’t get much time to ourselves so I was looking forward to this evening.

We agreed we would cook a meal together after I finished work and have a quiet evening in.

He texted me at lunch time to say he was going out for a few drinks and getting a kebab . I didn’t reply.

As I arrive home and he phoned to say he’s on his way. I’m sure he was but I flipped and told him not to bother. I don’t doubt he meant well and would be home with his kebab in hand expecting me to settle down to an evening with him.

That was an hour ago. Because I shouted I’m guessing he’s staying out now , ie reverting to his normal default behaviour. He has form for this. It’s not a Christmas one off.

I’m thinking of getting in the car and driving to my Aunts 500 miles away for Christmas even if he does come home any time soon. I’ve had enough. I am supposed to be staying at home to sort out his needs between his long shifts.

OP posts:
Rachelfromfriends1 · 25/12/2019 13:56

The lowercase “L” might be a capital “i” instead?

l vs I

Pretty identical?

Ellathechristmasfairy · 25/12/2019 14:06

Brilliant op, Merry Christmas!

BumbleBeee69 · 25/12/2019 14:08

OOh weird.. 2 Latetotheparty's....... Merry Christmas OP Xmas Grin

Iatetotheparty · 25/12/2019 14:10

Oh my, LateToTheParty.
I recently rejoined after a break and name changed I will do a name change. It was yours first.
Merry Christmas and apologies. Xmas Shock

OP posts:
TisaDetamble · 25/12/2019 14:12

¡El tiempo debe ser apreciado por otra persona!

LateToTheParty · 25/12/2019 14:54

@latetotheparty no worries! I was just a bit baffled and had no recollection of starting the thread Grin. Best wishes Xmas Smile

Motoko · 25/12/2019 16:09

Yay!

Have a lovely Christmas!

FatBlobbyBob · 25/12/2019 16:13

Enjoy seeing your Aunt Wine

DecemberDays · 25/12/2019 21:17

Hi OP, I hope you are having a lovely time at your Aunts, thank you for updating

Iatetotheparty · 25/12/2019 21:50

I have another slightly amusing update. We spoke this evening on face time. He was faffing about trying “to find anything to eat” in our well stocked kitchen Grin. Then he asked me to leave early enough to have an evening together tomorrow before he switches to nights. I said no. ( actually I said No Way! )
Merry Christmas , it means a lot to me that people are listening. Xmas Smile

OP posts:
Tistheseason17 · 25/12/2019 22:06

OP, Bravo!!! 👏👏👏

NumbersStation · 25/12/2019 22:57

I take my Santa hat off to you @Iatetotheparty Xmas Grin

Your dh can think on while you and your aunt have a wonderful time. I dare say he will keep to his plans in christmases yet to come. 🍷

MyMajesty · 26/12/2019 10:57

I hope he is having a good think to himself.
Xmas Smile

ASimpleLampoon · 26/12/2019 18:13

Well done OP. Don't rush home!

candative · 26/12/2019 20:32

Well done OP. I hope you had a lovely Christmas and that your DP has learnt a lesson on why it's not a good idea to take you for granted.

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