AIBU for kissing DP on school run when DD dislikes it?

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DD has had yet another massive go at me after school today. I broke up from her father when she was v young. Didn’t date for ages. Met a school run dad (now DP) in September, knew each other for a while then dated and went from there. Obviously we can’t see loads of each other so school run is one of only opportunities in week. Naturally happy to see each other and embrace/kiss as any normal couple would. DD kicking off saying she doesn’t want to see this.

AIBU? She can’t expect me to remain single for ever surely ?

I know, her poor DD ...

Winching at the school gates is a bit much to be fair, I'd reign it in I think

Sorry this is super embarrassing for an 11 yo. Kiss him another time ffs.

There is no way that this is real..

on the off chance it might be Imagine you're. 11 and your mom rocks up the collection and snogs another parent after only being separated from her dad a short period of time. She is absolutely having the mickey taken out of her in school. It's incredibly selfish and frankly mean Behaviour at the school gate.

I’m embarrassed for you.

Stop it.

Jesus Christ, don’t embarrass your child, it’s so inappropriate at school. Wait until after. What on earth were you thinking?

It’s great that he’s pleased to see you, but lifting you up in the playground in front of kids, teachers etc is inappropriate and a bit childish

How lacking in self awareness do you have to be to be full on snogging your partner at the school gate?!

That’s not just embarrassing for your DD. It’s embarrassing for you. I’m cringing just thinking of it. You’ve made yourself the subject of school gate gossip. Maybe you enjoy that.

Quite!
Im sure none of us are dried up hags, but at least 99% of us aren't crappy selfish parents.

oh yes, sorry, how stupid of me.

But "other times" could maybe be at the school Easter parade? Perhaps OP could sit on his shoulders (to make sure she gets a good view of all the hats, obviously)?

Most kids that age wouldn't like their actual parents kissing on the school run or anywhere near them

As an adult, I would find that cringy and performative, let alone an 11 year old!

You are embarrassing her in front of her friends. It's understandabe that she doesn't like it.

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Omg OP I’m embarrassed just reading this. Please stop, and have some respect for your DD’s feelings

You do this in school grounds? Your DD has met him and been aware of your relationship before 6 months? Wow

You're very unreasonable. No one wants to see you all loved up on the school run, least of all your child.

I remember my friends seeing my mum out with her new boyfriend when I was in year 7 and seeing them kissing I was teased relentlessly for it she will be mortified I wouldn’t do this at all, the poor girl

Christ. I’m cringing on her behalf.
As far as the other kids are concerned DDs mum (you) is snogging XXX’s dad atbthe school gates.
‘Excited to see each other’?? Save it for when you are alone.
And he’s NOT your ‘DP’.
He’s your boyfriend ffs.
You are being unbelievably unreasonable.

I am probably missing the point but why are you still doing the school run when she's 11? Surely she's old enough to get herself to school?

I wouldn't have wanted to see my own parents kiss at that age, even less so see one of them kiss someone else.

Tbh, nobody else on the school run wants to see it either.

You sound like an insufferable pair of teenagers.
Cant you just greet each other without the dramatics?

Your poor child! Who wants to see mum smooching a bloke?!

I think YABU. You’ve only known each other 6 months so it’s moved very fast. It must be a lot for your DD. You don’t have to be single forever, that’s one extreme, but I think what you’re describing is the other extreme. I think you should be able to contain yourself on the school run, at least until she’s gone inside and you’re off school premises? It must be a bit cringey for the other parents too

Just get a room.
Out of sight and earshot of your poor DD.

This FFS.

Not surprised she was annoyed.

Ps if you met the bloke in SEPTEMBER you are being VvVVV unreasonable to already be thinking of him as your “DP”.

He is someone you are seeing - and you should be doing it more discreetly on the bloomin school run! Your poor DD. Mum prioritising getting her snogs rather than just getting her to school…