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Boyfriend says I'm ignorant -aibu to think I'm not?

233 replies

aaratty · 10/06/2023 10:04

Tomorrow there is a big concert in our city.
60,000 so hotels are now all full or ridiculously expensive.
A week ago a "friend "(hasn't spoke to him in 10 years ) messaged asking if he could park his camper van on our drive tonight and my partner said yes (which okay it's fine )
Now tomorrow we are also going to this concert and I'm really excited and bought a new outfit and want to look nice.
The plan is to head into town around 1pm (we are lucky it's a 5 min walk to town and 15 to stadium )
Now he is saying they are coming inside for breakfast and a chat -I said okay no worries but in the morning il be getting ready (I want to do my hair /make up nice etc -I don't feel confident without makeup and would never be out with strangers without some make up on)
Partner has said no that's ignorant come and sit with us before you get ready and have breakfast and then quickly get ready.
I said no I'm getting ready then I'll make some breakfast -he said from what he remembers his friend likes early breakfast
Oh well -
Aibu here ?
What difference does it make if I'm getting ready whilst he is chatting with them?
I don't even know the guy

OP posts:
QueenofKattegat · 10/06/2023 13:22

Why don't the people who want to debate the meaning of the word ignorant go and do it on another thread, so that the OP can get some actual useful advice?

Those of you that don't enjoy a long time to get ready - great for you. OP does. She gets up early every day and wants a leisurely morning. That's her choice.

OP tell your boyfriend to get to fuck and make his own breakfast.

You know, you don't have to waste your life on men who treat you like a maid. There are other options. (LTB).

QueenofKattegat · 10/06/2023 13:23

Riapia · 10/06/2023 13:10

Don’t have kids.
You’d never manage the school run.

That was helpful.

Did it make you feel good?

ThinWomansBrain · 10/06/2023 13:23

the only "ignorant" thing here is that you are daft enough to stay with him.

aaratty · 10/06/2023 13:25

@Riapia I get up daily for work at 5am
I can be ready in 5 mins if I want -the point is I don't want too
I want to take my time

OP posts:
toomuchlaundry · 10/06/2023 13:27

Is he expecting you to make breakfast for everyone?

MrsJHarker · 10/06/2023 13:29

aaratty · 10/06/2023 13:25

@Riapia I get up daily for work at 5am
I can be ready in 5 mins if I want -the point is I don't want too
I want to take my time

Take all the time you want, hope he doesn't spoil the day for you.

CarpeDiemCarpeDontem · 10/06/2023 13:31

I can’t believe how many people are saying it’s rude to not entertain someone you barely know and make yourself uncomfortable. It’s not!

as for the make up, I understand OP. For me, I have bad skin that makes me feel horrible about myself so am never seen by anyone other than my husband without. Just basic covering for me but still. Hope you have a good time!

SwedishEdith · 10/06/2023 13:32

ShandaLear · 10/06/2023 12:52

Literally nobody cares about your argument on the definition of ignorant. Everyone who reads the OP’s post knows exactly what she’s talking about so stop derailing the thread. This is AIBU, not Dictionary Corner.

OP, these are your DP’s friends and he should be hosting by leading the cooking and cleaning, not you. If he wants to feed them he makes the breakfast at 8am and you can join them when it’s ready for 20 minutes, before going to get ready. If you feel uncomfortable without make up then put some on and some simple clothes before you greet them, then go off and do your own thing while he catches up with them.

Judging by this thread, plenty of people seem to be obsessed with the definition. I remember it being used to mean rude when I was a child so 50 years ago. Presumably from a lack of knowledge of manners or something?

helpfulperson · 10/06/2023 13:32

Perfectly normal use of the word ignorant in much of Scotland. I presume it's short for 'ignorant of the normal social conventions'

Undisclosedlocation · 10/06/2023 13:35

Why can’t CF take your partner out for breakfast while you get ready as a thank you for saving him a shed load of dosh?

SwedishEdith · 10/06/2023 13:36

Is it because he's not seen or heard from him for 10 years that he's actually a bit worried the conversation will dry up and wants you there to help out?

Tiddlypomtiddlypom · 10/06/2023 13:36

aaratty · 10/06/2023 13:25

@Riapia I get up daily for work at 5am
I can be ready in 5 mins if I want -the point is I don't want too
I want to take my time

And you’re quite right. This is your weekend, your treat, your chance to have a lie on. Your partner is a weak little people pleaser. Does he not recognise he’s being used by this old acquaintance?! And he’s expecting you to dance to his tune, too. Pathetic.

Do what you want. It’s your day off. And you’re already letting the freeloader pitch up on your driveway.

HerRoyalHeinzness · 10/06/2023 13:36

Jesseweneedtocook · 10/06/2023 13:16

But if OP doesn't want to have 'much more interaction' that is also fine! It's her weekend too. Just because you've got guests doesn't obligate you to socialise with them. They're just using your home as a base. If I have guests over, normally because they're doing a marathon or other running thing in my city, I do always make it clear I'm not 'hosting', they're just staying at my house and I'm not gonna be having a full on weekend of socialising with them. We are all adults here. No need to force anyone to socialise or make them feel bad for not doing so when it's their downtime to use as they please.

I know, thats what I am saying. She has already had breakfast foisted upon her without discussion and is being berated for not wholeheartedly agreeing. If she has an idea of what might happen she can prepare a response or have a discussion beforehand. She may be fine with drinks or them using the shower, maybe it's just the early morning bit she's not up for, but I would imagine breakfast won't be the only interaction.

diddl · 10/06/2023 13:37

Riapia · 10/06/2023 13:10

Don’t have kids.
You’d never manage the school run.

Well then the father could take them.

Tiddlypomtiddlypom · 10/06/2023 13:37

The posters vehemently expecting the OP to bend to the will of both her stupid boyfriend and the freeloading ‘friend’ is depressing.

diddl · 10/06/2023 13:40

OP tbh if your bf is often like this, making decisions about how you spend your time, who and when you cook for - it doesn't sound as though you are compatible.

Tbf a lot of women wouldn't want to be compatible with that!

Anonymouslyposting · 10/06/2023 13:40

The word ignorant has a specific meaning. They way your boyfriend is using the word is incorrect. He is clearly ignorant of its proper usage.

YANBU for not wanting to spend time with your boyfriend’s friend who has imposed a time in you without consultation. I do think it’s a bit sad not to be willing to be seen without makeup though.

Shelby2010 · 10/06/2023 13:46

Random friend has just asked for somewhere to park his van, it’s BF who wants to show-off how good he has it with a GF who gets up to cook him breakfast. Or who is just too lazy to do it himself.

Is the friend coming down the night before? In which case you’ll have already met him/them, and just tell him you won’t see him at breakfast because you’ll be having a lie in, but he can remind BF to bring you up a cup of tea at 9 o’clock.

NoraBattysCurlers · 10/06/2023 13:47

Many posters have been quite keen to display their ignorance of the meaning of the word ignorant.

ignorant adjective

  1. lacking knowledge or awareness; not educated
  2. very bad manners; discourteous or rude
Dery · 10/06/2023 13:49

You do what you planned, OP. But also you’ve not answered the question - why can’t your BF make breakfast?

TerfIngOnTheBeach · 10/06/2023 14:03

Completely
missing the point here, but why isn’t the randomer cooking breakfast in his campervan for your DH. It’s the least he can do.

Naunet · 10/06/2023 14:04

Why the fuck is he expecting you to cook breakfast? Tell HIM to stop being so ignorant and learn to cook like a grown up, rather than expecting you to be his maid.

PicturesOfDogs · 10/06/2023 14:08

User1438423 · 10/06/2023 12:44

I am absolutely fascinated on the fixation of the word ignorant on this post. I don't live in the south west and it is absolutely used to mean rude here too (north west) had no idea it was regional. If it is used to mean rude in the south west, north west and Ireland, I'd be interested to hear where people are from who are confused by this usage.

Back to the main point, your boyfriend is ignorant to invite a friend and expect you to give up your lie in and wake up early to cook for the pair of them. If he wants to invite someone for breakfast he cooks and entertains his friend while you do what you had planned. Or he can order takeaway or take his friend our for breakfast. I am very laid back and not someone who spends a lot of time on hair/makeup but I still wouldn't want to greet anyone in my home in my pyjamas when I have just woken up. It is accomodating of you to agree to him being there while you get ready.

East London/Essex and it’s used the same way here, ignorant to mean rude or bad mannered.

Didn’t realise it was a regional thing either 🤷‍♀️

KiwiMum2023 · 10/06/2023 14:10

aaratty · 10/06/2023 13:25

@Riapia I get up daily for work at 5am
I can be ready in 5 mins if I want -the point is I don't want too
I want to take my time

Totally fair enough if you ask me. This guy sounds like a chancer. Tell him to sort his own breakfast.

Hayliebells · 10/06/2023 14:10

You should absolutely ltb. And as well as being a sexist and controlling arsehole, your boyfriend is the ignorant one, as he evidently does not know what ignorant means!

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