I've got a significant birthday coming up later this year. My last such birthday 10 years ago was awful, I had a party I didn't really want, lots of people didn't turn up, or came late/left early, and all in all it was a real damp squib. So much so I said at the time I'd never have another party.
Anyway, birthday is approaching. Not doing a party. Was thinking of arranging meal out with 'close' friends/their partners/my DP but haven't heard from any of them since January, my messages have gone unanswered. Will do drinks with some local friends and go for a pub meal with DP and my grown up DC which is fine but what I'd do any year really.
I started thinking today maybe I should go away? I still try to do s holiday every year with the children even though they're grown up and part of me feels bad for leaving them out. We normally get s cottage somewhere for a week and I'm not sure if I could afford to do that and a foreign holiday for DP and I, as I'd have to pay the full cost of the holiday as DP is not in a good place financially. I'm also conscious that with the cost of living rises i probably could only pay for 1 break and it feels mean to just go away on my own.
The holiday I've found is about £1500 for both of us, which is about what I'd pay for our cottage holidays it's a lovely hotel in the Greek islands, 30 min transfer from the airport, premium room with its own private pool, all inclusive, for the price it seems like a good deal.
Just to add DP and I don't live together in case thats relevant, but my children do still live at home with me.
I would like a nice holiday for my birthday but I feel guilty for leaving the kids out/possibly having to forgo our UK break.
YABU - book something in UK for all of you
YANBU - book the holiday for you and DP as a birthday present to yourself.