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Partner not come home freaking out and angry

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annabel586 · 25/11/2023 00:05

My partner went for Christmas party with work last night, he was going to drive but called me about 7 saying he was getting a cab home at 10. He tried calling me twice about 9.30 but I was in the shower so missed the calls.

Been calling him back ever since and he's not answering at all- rings through to voicemail. This is VERY unlike him as he always keeps in touch and calls me back etc

I know it's only been a couple of hours but I'm going out of my mind with worry now. Sad I'm so angry but upset as well, I would never do this.

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Coffeeandchristmascake · 25/11/2023 10:05

Glad he's safe but wtf? Look after yourself op. Try and sort the practicalities. I assume he is safe and not hurt otherwise he would have been in hospital not the cells. He will loose his license. What about his job? I imagine his employer will need to be informed. What changed will need to be made to your routines etc now you're a driver down? What a plonker.

theajon · 25/11/2023 10:05

@annabel586 I am so sorry this has happened to you.
Thank heavens he didn't injure anyone.

Please look after yourself.Flowers

loobylou10 · 25/11/2023 10:07

@Wildo give over!

oakleaffy · 25/11/2023 10:07

@annabel586 Oh no!
I’m so sorry that you have to endure his appalling, dangerous behaviour!
SURELY he knows the dangers of drunk driving.
To have written off someone else’s car shows he must have been absolutely blotto.

I’m not surprised you are fuming.
Driving under influence of drink/ drugs is so utterly selfish and dangerous.

I hope you read him the riot act.

He’ll probably get a driving ban- What an absolutely idiotic thing to have done.

ChristmasShopping23 · 25/11/2023 10:07

Why was he even driving? If he went on a works do and knew he would be drinking, he could have left the car. Also he was on antibiotics. Would that have had an effect combined with the alcohol?

Pippa12 · 25/11/2023 10:08

I’m sorry op- not a good ending. I hope your ok 💐he’s a jerk and I hope he’s beyond mortified!

rainbowstardrops · 25/11/2023 10:08

What a stupid idiot!!! I'd be done!

LuckySantangelo35 · 25/11/2023 10:08

He’s gone for a night out. Got carried away. He’s an adult, it’s his prerogative. It’s really no big deal.

Damnedidont · 25/11/2023 10:09

Poor you. How stressful

PortalooSunset · 25/11/2023 10:09

LuckySantangelo35 · 25/11/2023 10:08

He’s gone for a night out. Got carried away. He’s an adult, it’s his prerogative. It’s really no big deal.

Maybe read op's update that it actually is a big deal..

LuckySantangelo35 · 25/11/2023 10:10

Just seen the update. What a prick to be drink driving.

Oxborn · 25/11/2023 10:10

No big deal 🤬

RampantIvy · 25/11/2023 10:12

LuckySantangelo35 · 25/11/2023 10:08

He’s gone for a night out. Got carried away. He’s an adult, it’s his prerogative. It’s really no big deal.

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MarryingMrDarcy · 25/11/2023 10:12

LuckySantangelo35 · 25/11/2023 10:08

He’s gone for a night out. Got carried away. He’s an adult, it’s his prerogative. It’s really no big deal.

I take it you’ve not read the updates? The guy’s been arrested for drunk driving.

Sorry OP 💐 I’d be packing his bags tbh

drivinmecrazy · 25/11/2023 10:13

While I completely understand it's natural for posters to tell OP that this would be a red line for them, I don't think it's particularly helpful.
It's almost akin to victim blaming.
If OP decides to stay in the relationship (assuming this isn't repeated behaviour and there are no other red flags) any judgment from other people isn't helpful.
I should have name changed for what I'm about to say, but don't really know how so what the hell.

I was arrested for drink driving in my very early twenties (now in late fifties so thankfully way in my past). Not an excuse in any way, but I was fleeing a potentially dangerous situation and I was just over legal limits and kind of shopped myself.
Not that withstanding, I felt utter utter shame, embarrassment and horror about what I'd done and the consequences that followed.
Had my family and friends had a firm red line that's being expressed on here I just don't know what would have happened.

I didn't even apply to have my license back for seven years because of the shame I felt.
Needless to say it's not a situation I'd EVER put myself in that place again.

So to suggest that OP should blow apart their whole life is a huge assumption.

If their DP has form for this reckless behaviour, or if their relationship has shown a propensity towards selfish behaviour, then there's no reason to ditch their whole lives over this.

It's not helpful.

We should be supporting OP during what will be an horrific time in their life while they work out themselves what is or is not a 'simple' red line.

If we condemn someone for one act of reckless, dangerous stupidity, then we are saying that redemption is never possible.

I don't want to live like that.
Had that been the case in my situation then I dread to think where I'd be.

I wouldn't have gone on to have the life I have. I'm more than thankful that redlines weren't drawn for me.

N.B. Obviously this doesn't negate the fact he's committed an horrendous crime and should be punished accordingly.

gannett · 25/11/2023 10:14

Can't help but think there's a correlation between going out and getting hammered despite knowing you've forgotten your keys, and knowing someone has to wait up to let you in, and thinking it's OK to try to drive when drunk. Entitlement is the common denominator.

LakieLady · 25/11/2023 10:15

I’d also do loads of noisy things through the day including hoovering right round where he’s sleeping - but I could well be described as extremely petty …

I did that to my ex once. It was included as evidence of my unreasonable behaviour in the divorce petition!

brunchfiend · 25/11/2023 10:16

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Wtaf is wrong with you? Blaming her for his criminal act. This is a genuinely disgusting post. And she sure as hell wouldn't 'lose out' by leaving a selfish, dangerous criminal. Jesus.

Ramalangadingdong · 25/11/2023 10:16

Wildo · 25/11/2023 09:38

My grandmother was killed by a drunk/high driver. Caused my mum to have several breakdowns. Basically had to raise myself whilst my mum was catatonic on the sofa. Your partner is lucky he didn’t ruin anyone’s life.

That is awful. Sorry to hear This.

CarPour · 25/11/2023 10:17

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He's a grown adult who made the decision to drive drunk, he has a brain and knows the potential consequences which is that you kill someone.

I could not be with someone who was prepared to kill someone. It's completely immoral. Taxis, public transport and hotels all exist.

christmasdodedodedo · 25/11/2023 10:17

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Wow. You've managed to blame the Op for this? What a shitty thing to do.

VisionsOfSplendour · 25/11/2023 10:17

LuckySantangelo35 · 25/11/2023 10:08

He’s gone for a night out. Got carried away. He’s an adult, it’s his prerogative. It’s really no big deal.

That's an interesting take on drink driving, would you say that iif you'd been involved in an accident with a drink driver?

WimbyAce · 25/11/2023 10:18

ChristmasShopping23 · 25/11/2023 10:07

Why was he even driving? If he went on a works do and knew he would be drinking, he could have left the car. Also he was on antibiotics. Would that have had an effect combined with the alcohol?

I think OP said he wasn't meant to be drinking as he had a chest infection so would have been fine to drive. Obviously things changed but awful he got in that car!

Itham · 25/11/2023 10:18

@number1barber 's post is dreadful, it says more about him than he realises.

GreatGateauxsby · 25/11/2023 10:19

annabel586 · 25/11/2023 09:46

Yep this was it. It happened at 9pm last night. 4 witnesses. Destroyed some other poor persons car.

Livid doesn't begin to cover it. And I've been sat here all night worrying about his safety he could have killed someone else!!!!!

This is absolutely horrendous.

i am so sorry OP.

like how do you even begin to unpack this.
its not just a stupid decision he could have killed someone.
totally reckless if my DH did this I am not sure I could reconcile the drink driving selfish moron with the man I married…