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DP always has to bend the rules. AIBU?

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TravellingSpoon · 22/05/2024 20:31

I find it embarrasing and so infuriating.

He sees rules as a bit of a 'challenge' and thinks I am a goody goody, but its beginning to really grate on me and it outs me off spending time with him. We have been together just over 2 years, dont live together and live 20ish miles from each other. We see each other a couple of times a week.

Recent examples include.

  • we went to an event that said no food/drink would be allowed in. He decided to take drink anyway and then when he was searched and subsequently it was removed had a bit of a strop.
  • We are going to an open air concert thats outside. Picnic blankets are allowed but not chairs. He is planning on bringing a chair and has bought one specially.
  • We are going away in the summer. The flight details are very clear on baggage restrictions under our ticket type. It says a carry on bag and one small personal item. He is planning to bring a big backpack and his cabin suitcase.
There are more, but these are the most recent. I find it so embarrasing when he gets found out. He thinks its a risk worth taking and I should just relax.

Would you be botherd by this? Its the cringe factor for me that makes it painful.

OP posts:
1offnamechange · 23/05/2024 20:26

Pallisers · 23/05/2024 00:08

It keeps life interesting and not boring.

I can't imagine having my DP forced to check his bag through or having his drink confiscated would add much interest to my life.

Someone else might like this trait, OP. I'd find it tiresome. you find it tiresome.

well exactly
"How was the big gig last night, did you enjoy it? What was the best part? The set, the special effects, the crowd, the band?"
"When Dave tried to bring a chair and the security guy stopped him! It was so exciting! I'll never forget it!"

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