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AIBU?

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27 replies

Travelmad25 · 09/09/2025 17:10

Quick one really.

Hubby booked and paid for a holiday which was predominately for his mum who we have had a fractured relationship with over the last few years due to an issue with his brother (wont drip feed, far too much but we are NC)

Last day of the holiday which parents haven't contributed in any way as they have only SP and are constantly in their overdraft. We have recently paid for their boiler replacement, new tv, wardrobe, paid to get carpets cleaned etc.. you get the picture... suddenly she announces that she must go and buy DBIL (who's name shall not be said) some shortbread, not walkers shortbread, a really nice shortbread in a nice tin....

This is after we have bought them meals, coffees etc.. and havent had so much as a thank you or a cup of tea....

My hubby and I think this is downright rude and disrespectful (huge family rift in the background because of DBIL) so we leave.. She now isnt talking to us and we are the bad ones.

Were we unreasonable?

Now Im not saying she can't buy her son shortbread - but she could have done that privately and not announced it when her other son has spent thousands on a holiday and food/drinks...

OP posts:
BagelandEggs · 09/09/2025 18:43

Your husband should have jokily said 'And where's my shortbread then, after everything I've done for you?!' Hearty laughter! It's really sad to see this story over and over of the reliable child who is taken for granted and the piss-taker who gets given everything! Apparently these roles are set very early on in families - very sad and must be hard to change. Good luck!

Letsgoroundagainnow · 09/09/2025 18:47

YABU to leave and not discuss the actual issue.

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