DP still wants to go on holiday.

[CornflakesForDinner]

Hello,

I just need to figure out if I'm being unreasonable and how best to deal with the situation.

We booked flights to stay at a friends villa in Spain for just under 2 weeks in summer holidays.

In January, we booked and paid for flights and car hire for DP, 2 children and I. The friend is not charging us for staying at the villa, which he has very kindly let us stay at before without taking any payment.

I didn't really say anything about the holiday to my DP as I would wait and see what the Covid situation is like nearer to the time.

We are due to fly out in 3 weeks and I would rather not go as I don't want to take any risks and encounter any health issues abroad.

I would rather spend the summer holidays staying with family we have not seen for so long.

When I mentioned my concerns to DP he said 'well I need a break and I'll take the kids with me'

I knew he would say the bit about needing a break but I honestly do not want him taking the kids.

Can he take the kids to Spain without my permission? Will he even be asked at the airport or is it for international flights?

Do you think staying in UK is right thing to do?

Thank you for reading x

I wouldn't go

We got an email telling us our flights have been cancelled, so I guess that's the decision made. Thanks for all your replies x

Great result !

We are now going to book a week away in UK somewhere near the beach, any suggestions welcome!

Really? Which airline were you using? Are they still cancelling even now, my friend flew to Spain yesterday.

Really? Which airline were you using? Are they still cancelling even now, my friend flew to Spain yesterday.

@CornflakesForDinner

We are now going to book a week away in UK somewhere near the beach, any suggestions welcome!

Good luck with that. Everywhere’s booked solid.

@SoloMummy

Phone up passport control and border agency to get a red flag put on their passports. If no court order, both parents on bc need to consent to the children going abroad. Not having consent is abduction. He may still go. But does not mean he can sulk and manipulate you into sending the children.

Regardless of those suggesting it's as safe as being in the UK, I agree with you. You wouldn't catch me on public transport, in an airport, etc let alone in another country that's having additional lockdowns.

OMG where even to start with that one 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@epythymy

Since you're so risk averse OP I'd hope you also don't let your husband drive the children around in a car since their risk of dying in a car crash is much higher than their chance of dying from Covid. Same goes for drowning, lightening oh, and "trouser related accidents". Best put them all in a bubble and never let them leave the house! Although their chance of dying of boredom is probably still higher than their chances of dying from Covid...

Totally agree

So glad me and dh are on the same page re corona minimal risks ...I'd have divorced him by now if he was as uptight and nervous as the op . Give your kids a holiday for gods sake

Currently on holiday myself and will be going again before the summers out Sorry not sorry to piss off the fun sponges

[quote userxx]@user1486723488 You're wasting your breath - too many people are shit scared in the UK now. It's insane.[/quote]
Agree !!