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Hertsgirl1234 · 17/12/2024 11:03

My husband was on a world do last night with about 8 men and his secretary who is an old acquaintance we have known for years.
my children who are 12 called him at 11.30pm to speak to him. He was so drunk that when he put the phone down he left it up by mistake.

They heard his secretary (friend) say “why don’t you tell them you are out on a work do and you won’t be home til the morning”

They came down to tell me. I am annoyed that she is suggesting he tells his own daughters that, what has it got to do with her what he says to our children? What woman makes snide comments like that?

i am annoyed she has overstepped the mark? Does she think she is some sort of lad? Your thoughts?

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Manthide · 22/12/2024 09:14

Cosyblankets · 17/12/2024 12:22

Most kids are not allowed a phone at night.
Kids round here don't break up until Friday. Even the private schools with longer holidays don't finish until tomorrow.

Dd3 is at private school and broke up at 12pm on the 13th as did all the other local private schools.

Navyontop · 22/12/2024 12:18

Why are you holding a woman to a different standard than the men she socialised with?
would it be ok if she was a ‘lad’?

Scottsy200 · 23/12/2024 00:17

Sorry but sounds like she’s clearly his bit on the side

Kazzybingbong · 23/12/2024 08:52

Just to add in, my child has anxiety and if she was awake, panicking at this time and needed to call dad, I’d let her. However, I also know he wouldn’t be too drunk to speak and that likely isn’t the scenario here!

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