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Am I wrong to do something I want even though he says I shouldn’t?

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DelilahDelia · 25/04/2024 13:13

I’ve been with my boyfriend for a year and a half, we don’t live together but see each other as often as we can, which can be hectic as we live 45mins apart, have 4 dc between us and both work full time.
He’s into the gym and bodybuilding and we spend a fair bit of time at the gym together.
I don’t like going to my local gym so I thought I’d quite like to try CrossFit, so signed up for a month to give it a go and see if it was for me. I plan to go when we aren’t together.
it’s caused a massive argument, he doesn’t think I should do it. His points were -
He says it feels like I’m trying to build my own life without him,
I don’t do the things I already should be doing
I don’t have time
I’ll make new friends
I’ll be even more tired when I see him.

I’ve explained that it’s not going to interfere with our time together, but I really don’t want to give it up without trying it and feel he shouldn’t be telling me what I can and can’t do in this way, it was fine for me to go to the gym and do weights. He goes to the gym 5 times a week.
I’m doing it in my spare time and paying for it out of my own money, am I being unreasonable by going and doing it?

OP posts:
AcrossthePond55 · 29/04/2024 21:05

DelilahDelia2 · 29/04/2024 19:09

@Mnetcurious I have followed everyone’s advice and after spending last night thinking about it, I ended things this afternoon.
I think I probably need to spend some time on my own for a while and focus on my DC’s

Missed your update. I'm so glad you ended it. I'll reiterate my advice to block him on all platforms.

Spending time focusing on yourself and your children is always time well spent. You and your children will be the better for it.

Newestname002 · 29/04/2024 22:22

@DelilahDelia2

I have followed everyone’s advice and after spending last night thinking about it, I ended things this afternoon.
I think I probably need to spend some time on my own for a while and focus on my DC’s

I'm extremely glad to hear this - a definite step in the right direction. Please, in future, value yourself higher than you have. You really can do better - both yourself and your DC. 🌹

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