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AIBU to think his solo holiday plans are selfish?

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Sam17062002 · 20/08/2026 23:41

For some background context, I have taken mine and my partners children on holiday twice. Once last year for a week and once this year for 10 nights. Both times my partner has opted out in coming due to personal extended family issues.
now my partner has decided he wants to go away in October for a week on his own to “somewhere with a sunbed where he can do nothing” am I being unreasonable in thinking this is selfish? Me and my partner have already been away for a weekend without the children and he has actually never been away with the kids.
I know I probably haven’t explained this the best but I am feeling annoyed that he thinks it’s acceptable to go away without even considering me or the kids

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Bluedenimdoglover · 24/08/2026 08:12

Well, carry it on doing the same old s and you'll keep in getting the same old s!
When I realised I'd become a martyr in the relationship, then I decided enough was enough and got shot. There are no living martyrs. Up to you, but you sound as if you're doing it on your own anyway.

SweetnsourNZ · 25/08/2026 04:02

Sam17062002 · 20/08/2026 23:49

This is my first ever thread so please bare with me as I’m not good at explaining things, however no I have not missed anything out it is exactly how it’s put. I don’t think I am being unreasonable but it seems that my partners reaction says otherwise and I am questioning myself

Sounded pretty clear cut to me. You do all the heavy lifting when it comes to family holidays and he holidays like a single man.

SweetnsourNZ · 25/08/2026 04:06

Sam17062002 · 20/08/2026 23:58

My partner and my children’s grandparents don’t have a relationship due to many reasons breaking any sort of relationship they had over time but just to clarify that my partners has just not wanted to go, as I asked him both times to come, although i don’t disregard that was probably part of the reason.

So you were holidaying with your parents who he doesn't get along with, or your exs parents? If your parents, major red flag flying, if you exs, understandable, but nothing stopping him from staying in nearby accommodation. Or even you all doing that. You could even let the gps babysit sometimes and go out for dinner as a couple.

Aboutlola · 27/08/2026 14:53

Have you stuck to your guns @Sam17062002

Doigoforit2 · 28/08/2026 15:14

Aboutlola · 27/08/2026 14:53

Have you stuck to your guns @Sam17062002

Sadly I would presume that once again this “relationship” is staggering on

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