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AIBU?

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Uninvited from Christmas Day

384 replies

Bs0u416d · 25/09/2023 19:01

So, myself and my siblings (all adults in 30s) alternate Christmas day between our parents and our respective DP's parents. Thus, we have a big family christmas every two years. This year, my DM has asked us (me and DP) not to come because her dogs (two young dogs that have replaced now deceased family dogs) are nervous of my dog. Not only that, she was upset when I suggested we might have siblings and neice here on boxing day to compensate. My view was the dogs would just be expected to all muddle through for 48 hours for the sake of family. My dog is a great dane but very placid and uninterested in their smaller dogs. We'd also have been quite amenable to confining him to the utilty room but no such compromises were sough, just 'we'll miss and its a sad situation'. So, AIBU for being upset that my mother would choose her dogs over her child?

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Rosesandstars · 16/10/2023 11:36

Wow, I would be so hurt about this!!

Of course you don't want to leave your dog in kennels at Christmas and it sounds like he has been part of the family gathering for several years! If you talk to a sibling, can they appeal to your Mum about this? You definitely should at least have the right to a nice Boxing day with your siblings.

Rosesandstars · 16/10/2023 11:39

Oops, should have read the thread. Hope you have a great Christmas with your family OP. I don't agree with your Mum at all but glad that you're going to have a nice family Christmas and you can treat your little (or massive!) dog when you get back.

Someoneonlyyouknow · 16/10/2023 12:36

Thank you for updating. And for being able to step back and decide what was important - spending Christmas with your (human) family. I have a dog but I'm ome of those heartless people who doesn't let the dog on furniture nor think he needs presents (he'll get the giblets after I've made the gravy)

Imreallytiredandanxioustoday · 16/10/2023 18:45

Glad it's sorted. The dog is bloody gorgeous

DisquietintheRanks · 16/10/2023 21:10

Lovely dog. Good decision.

MrsRachelDanvers · 17/10/2023 10:36

What a great outcome-something lovely to look forward to. Your dog won’t know-it’s a dog. Thank you for update.

theresnolimits · 17/10/2023 17:47

That’s great news. Well done for being the bigger person. In years to come, you’ll look back and have the satisfaction of knowing you made your aged parents happy and having no regrets. I admire you immensely for your ability to put others first.

Americano75 · 17/10/2023 18:06

Bs0u416d · 25/09/2023 22:46

The offending article.

Oh, I'll look after him! Can't guarantee you'll get him back though.

overwhelmed2023 · 17/10/2023 18:38

I think that's fair. I mean your mum doesn't want your dog there and that's pretty much that.

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