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Funkyslippers · 27/01/2020 18:22

I was reunited a couple of years ago with some relatives I hadn't seen since I was a teenager, due a falling out between my grandad and his siblings (now deceased). We exchanged numbers and one of them specifically said "pop round anytime, would be great to see you and your family". It took a good few months before I could pin him down to an actual date, but I understand people are busy. We then went round several months later, on both occasions he invited his grown up kids and their children which was lovely. Since then all I've had is a text every now and then saying "Hi Funky, hope all ok with you, we must get together soon". In the beginning I replied suggesting dates, but all I ever got was "ok will speak to the missus and get back to you". No date ever came. This has been going on now for about 18 months. My DDs loved going over to his house and meeting their extended family and were looking forward to seeing them again as they don't have much family. But all I ever get are non-commital texts from him. Every text now is "we must catch up soon, will let you know a date", then nothing. I got one of these texts last week and haven't replied. Just fed up of getting nowhere! AIBU?

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FrogFairy · 27/01/2020 18:39

If you visited them last time, perhaps they feel it is your turn to host them.

littlepaddypaws · 27/01/2020 19:01

have you offered to host ? but in reality intentions are good oh we must keep in touch but in reality it just doesn't happen.
offer a couple of future dates to host and then if you don't get a set date, let it go, at least you tried your best.

Funkyslippers · 28/01/2020 17:28

I don't think they are keen to come to me - they have a large family so logistically it's easier for me & DDs to go to them

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Dontlikeoranges · 28/01/2020 17:31

It would be polite to invite them rather than assume they aren't keen to come to you.

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