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AIBU to feel upset he prioritised friends over seeing me?

40 replies

ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 16:34

So been seeing someone for two years ish. He cancelled seeing me yesterday and offered next Wednesday instead. AIBU to be upset . He had a busy week and won’t cancel his other plans with friends this weekend to see me

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NotAnotherScarf · 18/07/2026 16:36

How often does he see these friends? Are they doing something special, a gig, meal, show etc booked in advance? How often do you see each other?

ToKittyornottoKitty · 18/07/2026 16:36

When did he last see you/friends? Does he do this often? Not enough info basically

ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 16:37

He sees these friends twice a week and nothing special. We normally do 3 nights a week

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ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 16:38

Last saw me Thursday. Last saw friends Wednesday

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Minasama · 18/07/2026 16:38

It’s hard to say without more info.
Take the opportunity to enjoy a weekend to yourself, see how it goes next Wednesday.

If it happens again you’ll have to take a view on whether weekly dates are enough of a relationship for you.

ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 16:38

Yes often

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Error404FucksNotFound · 18/07/2026 16:39

So he chose to drop you from 3 to 2 rather than drop his friends from 2 to 1?

Its not something that would bother me but it bothers you so tell him how you feel.

Rachelshair · 18/07/2026 16:40

Is it football related? The England matches? If so, you know where you are on the priority list! He is a shit for cancelling at short notice.

Error404FucksNotFound · 18/07/2026 16:41

ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 16:38

Yes often

Oh. He often cancels on you? Thats a bit different to a one off. Does he seem that bothered about you?

ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 16:42

Not football just a pub night with mates

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category12 · 18/07/2026 16:42

Why did he cancel yesterday?

I wouldn't expect someone to cancel prior arrangements with their friends to see me.

Do you know his friends? Are you not integrated into his social circle at all?

ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 16:44

He was tired yesterday

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MixedBouquets · 18/07/2026 16:46

Are you the same poster who's in her 60s, got together with a fairly recent widower, and were upset he hadn't put you in his Fb profile photo?

(As in, I think it makes a difference what life stages you are at, and what pasts you've had, and what your future expectations for the relationship are.)

pikkumyy77 · 18/07/2026 16:47

Well sounds like he is always going to find his friends more interesting than you even uf he sees them all the time. Two years into a relationship I would want my partner to still be very excited to see me and prefer that to oub night.

I would just cut back to a single midweek date snd start seriously looking for a romantic partner for the weekends.

BlueMum16 · 18/07/2026 16:49

Did he cancel plans to stay home because he was tired?

Then disappointing but fine. As long as he's not cancelling you to see friends.

Why would you expect him to cancel them to see you?

AnnaBelIa · 18/07/2026 16:59

Depends, why did he cancel seeing you? What was his reason?

AnnaBelIa · 18/07/2026 17:00

BlueMum16 · 18/07/2026 16:49

Did he cancel plans to stay home because he was tired?

Then disappointing but fine. As long as he's not cancelling you to see friends.

Why would you expect him to cancel them to see you?

ahaha you got there just before me... I agree, we need the reason why he cancelled!

Loulou4022 · 18/07/2026 17:02

Why would you expect him to cancel seeing his friends to see you when that was arranged first? It’s sad that you missed seeing him but I wouldn’t expect him to cancel a pre arranged meet up with friends to see me.

ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 17:02

He was too tired to see me on Friday

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UniquePinkSwan · 18/07/2026 17:02

Stop being so needy

ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 17:07

Ok just a bit upset

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BlueMum16 · 18/07/2026 17:07

ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 17:02

He was too tired to see me on Friday

Yabu

Ponoka7 · 18/07/2026 17:10

What's he busy with this week? Will he expect you to meet up and have sex? Are you doing fun things, as well as sex?

ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 17:12

Not really just by and sex

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ThisHappyRubyBird · 18/07/2026 17:13

Tv

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