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To be annoyed about partner's family's reaction?

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silversable · 19/01/2020 03:49

I don't see my boyfriend's family a lot, mainly as he isn't very close with them due to issues with his parents divorcing at an early age. However, every so often we go out with his grandma and aunty on his Dad's side. His aunty is quite strong willed, blunt and has made comments to me before that were quite rude. However, I am always pleasant and chatty with her as I know it means a lot to my partner. Today, we were supposed to be meeting them at half 2. I woke up with one of the worst migraines I've ever had, couldn't shake it by that time and was practically bed bound by it almost to the point of tears. I said I wouldn't be able to go and to apologise for me. My boyfriend returned later telling me his aunty had commented "she could have at least made the effort", and "well she obviously doesn't like us then". I messaged her to apologise and she hasn't accepted my request nor read the message. I find this upsetting as I would never act this way if any of them were ill. I feel like this has happened as the time before this when we were supposed to go out I was dealing with a recent family death and wasn't in the state to go. I just feel like I'll get the cold shoulder next time we go out. Am I being unreasonable by being annoyed at this response?

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BeyondMyWits · 19/01/2020 09:40

Why did your BF tell you something guaranteed to upset you? Did he also think you were making it up to get out of going?

WildChristmas · 19/01/2020 09:48

They are mean people and so your reasoning just signals weakness to them.

I’ve had this, I tried everything and even wrote a letter saying of course I like you etc. Exact same.

They are horrible to this day and I am no longer at all nice. Your DP sounds like mine unfortunately, not a good sign. If he ever says he’s ‘caught in the middle’ you know he doesn’t defend you.

letmebefrank · 19/01/2020 09:56

I hope your boyfriend stood up for you. Critical that he did so, frankly. He's meant to have your back.

And stop apologising to his horrible relatives. You don't owe them one after the initial,'sorry, unwell, can't make it'. People who act like this are not worth your time or energy or thoughts.

TatianaLarina · 19/01/2020 09:58

Migraines are horrible, but I can see why, with a bereavement last time, and now an illness they may think you can’t be arsed.

Why not make another date to see grandma and aunty soon?

Livelovebehappy · 19/01/2020 09:59

Guess if you don’t see them often, and this is the second time on the trot you’ve backed out, then she feels a little off that you’ve blobbed again.

saraclara · 19/01/2020 10:02

I really don't understand people who pass on this sort of comment. What's to be gained by telling someone you love that someone else said something unpleasant about them? Why make someone feel shit when there's nothing to be gained from it?

Livelovebehappy · 19/01/2020 10:02

Have you still got the migraine OP? If so, you should maybe avoid going on phone/iPad devices. The brightness makes a migraine worse. When I get them I can beardy life my head from the pillow, never mind go onto social media with a bunch of strangers discussing it.

billy1966 · 19/01/2020 10:04

OP,
Why did he tell you something that would upset you?
What was his answer?
Why are you chasing after horrible people?
What are you doing about your self-esteem?
Why are you with a man who wants to upset you?

This is what you should be focusing on.

monkeymonkey2010 · 20/01/2020 23:19

His aunty is quite strong willed, blunt and has made comments to me before that were quite rude. However, I am always pleasant and chatty with her as I know it means a lot to my partner

Yet YOU being treated with respect by his Aunt doesn't mean anything to him - so he lets her be rude to you and slag you off.
He doesn't even speak up or defend you.

He's not much of a catch is he?
He places expectations on you re his family but then accepts you being treated like a doormat.
why are you so keen to please him when he clearly doesn't give two shits about your feelings?

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