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To be angry at my ex and his gf

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inthedarkx · 26/03/2020 13:41

So I found out my ex and his gf have been going in their cars and going for walks away from their home putting everyone at risk!! He comes to see my children and one was Born prem and he could then put my kids at risk!! Why can't people just stay in!! I'm planning not to let him see the kids if he can't just stay indoors and going for fancy walks!!

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Qwertygert · 26/03/2020 13:42

So he is going for a walk? Is he actually coming into contact with people? On the news the guy was saying travel to avoid people is not ideal but makes more sense than a walk on the street if loads of people are there?

Nicknacky · 26/03/2020 13:43

How is a walk “fancy”? It’s perfectly fine to go for a walk or out in the car.

FuckingTuiles · 26/03/2020 13:45

It's fine to go for a walk as long as you keep a 2m distance from other people.

Igotthemheavyboobs · 26/03/2020 13:46

I want to go on a fancy walk! Do I have to wear heels?

OldEvilOwl · 26/03/2020 13:47

No it's not! It's unnecessary travel. They should be walking from home, not driving anywhere. What if the car broke down or they had an accident? They are risking coming into contact with people and putting more strain on the NHS

Nicknacky · 26/03/2020 13:48

How do you know it’s unnecessary?! You have no idea where they were going?

arethereanyleftatall · 26/03/2020 13:48

Walking is fine

Washyourhandsyoufilthyanimal · 26/03/2020 13:48

BJ says it’s we can go for walks. Just stay away from people. Not sure about what makes the wall fancy? Is it the style in which he is walking that is fancy? hopping on one leg perhaps?

Bluntness100 · 26/03/2020 13:49

Well you’re not supposed to travel to exercise, but other than the risk of them breaking down or whatever, I’m not seeing the increased risk to you.

I’m also not sure what a fancy walk is, versus a walk, but they are allowed to go out for exercise.

Helmlover1 · 26/03/2020 13:49

Walking is fine, they are doing nothing wrong.

BubblesBuddy · 26/03/2020 13:50

Yes, but they are social distancing so not posing a health risk. People are allowed to exercise and sometimes it is ok to drive to a quiet spot. You are not really being fair. Also old people are over 98% of those that died in Italy so you are a bit ott with your fears.

Techway · 26/03/2020 13:52

A walk is fine. Does he see the children at his house?

MummyGoingItAlone · 26/03/2020 13:52

I read how to mean that ex and girlfriend live In Separate houses and are meeting up for walks?

MiniTheMinx · 26/03/2020 13:54

Social distancing includes: Going for a walk
Boris said once a day for exercise and avoid being within 2m of other people
Social distancing doesn't include: visiting non resident family which would include your children.

So, what has it he has done exactly? because you have allowed visitors to your home?

I'm not judging, do as you wish, but FFS you need to take responsibility not blame others.

redwinefine · 26/03/2020 13:56

If they live together, YABU, they're going for a walk (fancy or not)
If they don't live together, YANBU

Cheesepleas3 · 26/03/2020 13:57

loling at the idea of a walk being "fancy" GrinGrin

PawPawNoodle · 26/03/2020 13:57

@OldEvilOwl by the same logic you could go for a walk round the block, trip over and break your leg. You could fall down the stairs in your own home and break your back. A short drive on emptied roads to a quiet place for a walk isn't prohibited and is no more inherently risky than any multitude of things that can happen at home.

BruceAndNosh · 26/03/2020 14:00

With all the shortages about , it's good to see there are still enough exclamation marks to go round.

Frankenheimer · 26/03/2020 14:01

Don't worry, OP.

The Ministry of Fancy Walks will track them down in no time.

sar302 · 26/03/2020 14:02

@Frankenheimer I know what I'm adding to my "to watch" list Grin

inthedarkx · 26/03/2020 14:03

They don't live together. He has a flat. 40 min drive from her. How do I know who her kids have been in contact with them they travel to each other and he comes for kids it could be passed around. If he's not at his gf he's either at work or with our children

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JuanSheetIsPlenty · 26/03/2020 14:03

Fancy walk!! 😂😂😂

Bluntness100 · 26/03/2020 14:04

Groups of two are also allowed to exercise if you don’t live together.

As said, you are supposed to not travel to exercise, but past that they are doing nothing wrong.

Although clearly it depends on what’s occurring during a fancy walk.

Op, is there something else going on, are you jealous or bitter about their relationship?

If so, don’t use your kids as a weapon here.

OldEvilOwl · 26/03/2020 14:04

This!!!

Bufferingkisses · 26/03/2020 14:05

Why is he visiting you?

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