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girlfrien · 22/07/2022 15:59

Had a few breaks recently. Who wouldn't if they could but bear in mind also nobody went anywhere for two years.

Happened to mention to cousin that I was away next week for a few days when she asked me if I could go somewhere and she said again in a sarky tone.
Just ignored it. I would never say that to someone. I would just say great or something or have a good time.
Do I have to not mention it now if I
go away or just ignore her? Why should I feel uncomfortable about telling her?
I know lots of people who have lots of breaks good for them and some have more than me.What's wrong with her that she needs to comment? I wouldn't.

OP posts:
Ontomatopea · 22/07/2022 21:57

lancsgirl85 · 22/07/2022 16:06

OP's cousin asked OP to go somewhere with her. OP said "I can't I'm away". Cousin replied in sarky tone: "again?".

Is that right, OP?

Ah ok.

Yes just say "yes, again"

Ontomatopea · 22/07/2022 21:58

CoolAir · 22/07/2022 16:08

You just say
"Yeah isn't it great being able to get away again and finally take all the holidays we missed out on when we've all been cooped up for 2 years. We need to all make the most of it, never know what's round the corner.
Now I can do X&Y dates if that suits you". all said with a bright and breezy smile!

No don't say all that it sounds so defensive

girlmom21 · 22/07/2022 22:02

I don't get why so many people didn't get the OP. It was pretty clear!

OP just say "yeah I've been lucky this year. I free on X date if you want to do something then, though?"

Not everything has to be a drama.

blueskyeve · 22/07/2022 22:47

Is @girlfriend44 you OP? Think you've had a name change fail.

Yes of course tell her the truth, but I just thought maybe she was envious of you as she may have been unable to travel as much as you. Obviously not then if she's just got back from being away herself. If it's not jealousy then it's quite rude - ignore it!

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