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AIBU?

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Was this okay or not?

38 replies

Verity35 · 28/06/2020 13:08

Please be kind and not the usual nastiness of AIBU! If you read previous threads you’ll see I’m suffering anxiety so I need to know if this was okay or if my anxiety is making this into an issue:

I’m angry at DH as his parents landed from abroad yesterday. Regarding the 2 week quarantine we decided not to see them. But on the way to park today he sprung on me that we’re seeing his parents but will stay in car so they can see the kids. Just for context I don’t like MIL and see doesn’t like me, we have had many fights in the past as she’s very critical, doesn’t respect boundaries and is a very difficult person to get along with.

We pulled up to the house and she’s saying she’s made breakfast and for us to eat it! (Take away not come into the house - so maybe not that bad?). She then started knocking on the window telling us to open them. Her face was literally cm’s from mine. I didn’t speak to her but she was talking to kids through open window. I’m really angry at DH right now and I know I’m spiralling and wrecking our day out to the park and my kids shouldn’t suffer but I keep replaying it in my mind. I’m also feeling guilty that maybe I should have been a little more polite and spoken more to them. Please tell me your opinions and stop me spiralling out of control

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dontdisturbmenow · 28/06/2020 15:22

Why should you make yourself feel uncomfortable and anxious for the sake of being polite?
That, so why did you go at all? You despise her, you didn't need to go there, your OH could have taken the kids and you could have enjoyed a bit of quiet time.

Verity35 · 28/06/2020 15:41

Thank you everyone for responses.

why did you go at all? You despise her, you didn't need to go there, your OH could have taken the kids and you could have enjoyed a bit of quiet time.

I had no idea we were going there. We were driving to the park and husband Stopped at her home which is near the park.

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Brefugee · 28/06/2020 15:56

Basically he's broken your trust. Tell him you're never going anywhere with him ever again because of that.

And when he says "that's unreasonable" (which it is) you can tell him so is springing a surprise visit to the ILs when you had agreed you wouldn't.

Andwoooshtheyweregone · 28/06/2020 16:07

The act itself is ok but what is not ok is that he didn’t run it past you and get your approval first, it shows no regard for your feelings and wishes. It shows that he has a lack of respect for you. Everyone has to set boundaries they are comfortable with in the pandemic.

Summercamping · 28/06/2020 16:17

Your husband does not respect you. No wonder you are anxious

DameFanny · 28/06/2020 17:52

"The act itself is ok but what is not ok is that he didn’t run it past you and get your approval first,"

No it bloody isn't. Have people forgotten that 14 days quarantine is still mandatory? That we're still supposed to be maintaining our distance?

Fuck's sake, no wonder the beaches are full of fuckwits Angry

CurlyMango · 28/06/2020 19:28

Your in laws are stupid just like mine, It was not fair for you husband to spring it on you and be left with out choice and made to feel awkward.

CreditCrackers · 28/06/2020 19:34

It's very rare on here that there's a post where I think the husband is actually completely in the wrong. I often find that the women on here just jump on any excuse to attack a man. This is not one of those times. Your husband and his parents are an utter, utter disgrace. How dare they conspire to put you and your children in danger! How dare they! I would have got out of the car, taken my children out and walked away.

ItsNotAGameOfSubbuteoMatthew · 28/06/2020 20:13

Your DH sprung it on you because he knew you'd say no otherwise. That's shit behaviour from a husband. One who forces you to do things you're uncomfortable with. No wonder your anxiety has got worse!

Iminaglasscaseofemotion · 28/06/2020 20:17

Well what's the point of them saying they are going to isolate for 2 weeks of they are going to give you good and stick their heads on the car. You might aswell have gone in the house!

NearlyGranny · 28/06/2020 20:20

The risks might be small, but you are entitled to decide that yourself. He made that decision for you and your children knowing you would not have agreed if consulted. He breached a massive boundary and seems not to see any problem with that. He decided to take that risk on your behalf. He is not treating you as an equal adult partner.

He's deep into deal-breaking territory.

NearlyGranny · 28/06/2020 20:21

Basically, he took you and your children hostage.

Sunnydayshereatlast · 28/06/2020 20:24

I hope you doused dh in flash bleach. Maybe suggest he goes and stays with them for 2 weeks...

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