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To feel annoyed I can never have a drink because I always have to collect Dh from work?

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stripeyrain · 10/02/2026 13:01

I usually get home around 5 and Dh finishes around 9.
He isn’t allowed to park in his work car park as there is limited space and they are reserved for management.
It’s a sort of business park off a busy intersection so there’s no side roads or parking nearby.

Sometimes (not often) I really feel like coming home especially on a Friday and having a glass of wine while I make dinner but I always have to pick him up later so I can’t have a drink after work with colleagues on the odd occasion they do or with friend.
I was never a big drinker but I do resent having to drive later every night and just never being able to if I fancy ever.
He’s had this job for 6 years now and I miss sitting in the garden with a glass of wine after work, enjoying the last bit of sun of the day (in the summer) I just feel a bit restricted as his chauffeur when that should be my down time and this time of year I’d feel very unreasonable making him walk home in the dark and pouring rain just so I could have a couple of drinks after work but that doesn’t stop me from resenting that I never can.

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TheAutumnCrow · 12/02/2026 14:00

PlumDeNomNomNom · 12/02/2026 13:51

Fingers crossed I win 🤞

Although there will no doubt be thread about a trans person existing which will attract the sort of Mumsnetters who will easily snatch the crown right off my head 😢

What’s that got to do with anything?

Jack80 · 12/02/2026 21:17

I would see if he can get a lift or another way home

Gossipisgood · 16/02/2026 15:11

There's a few options to consider.

  1. Car share to work with a colleague/Manager who has a parking space
  2. Park & ride where he parks up & gets public transport/shuttle bus to work
  3. Rent a driveway nearby. Local sites advertise home owners renting out space.
  4. Get a taxi now & again if you have plans/want to make plans after work
  5. He cycles to/from work
  6. You have a non alcoholic drink on the days you are driving
  7. He buys a bottle of wine which you share when you both get home
  8. Go out for drinks together on a weekend when neither of you have to drive.
All aren't ideal if it's the restrictions of driving late in all weather that is bothering you most.
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