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AIBU?

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To have said no to this?

34 replies

fernie3 · 03/02/2010 16:51

My husband just called to say they have had some kind of computer based disaster and he would be late home (he normally gets home about 7:00-7:30) he has no idea how late just late as they need to fix it tonight.
He then said "oh and I will probably have a guest with me". One of the other guys who works there gets the train quite a long way to work and would likely miss the last train if he stayed late.

Now normally I would probably have said ok BUT today is just awful timing! I had to run up to the school to get my daughter at lunch time as she has suddenly developed a high temp, awful cough and sore throat she has been crying and wanting to be hugged most of the afternoon. The house is a TIP because I started some reorganization and decorating this morning before the school called which I havent been able to finish because of my daughter being ill. We dont have a spare bedroom so the sofa bed is in the playroom, for him to sleep on it I would have to tidy up and clear the room to pull it out. He also seemed to expect me to whip up a meal a meal for everyone.I told my husband he would have to stay somewhere else either at someone elses or a bed and breakfast. My actual words were "no way is that happening".

but now I feel unreasonable - was I being unreasonable?

OP posts:
KimiLivesInStarbucks · 03/02/2010 20:14

Sorry I think you are being a bit unreasonable.

Would you not like someone to show your husband some kindness if he was stuck somewhere?

kslatts · 03/02/2010 20:35

I think YABU, if dh had phoned with a similar request I would of said that it was fine but friend would have to accept the house is a bit of a mess. I wouldn't be happy if I phoned dh and he said that I couldn't bring a friend home to stay.

Pancakeflipper · 03/02/2010 20:51

I understand you... Your kid is sick, probably be a sleepless night. I know when one of mine is sick being the hostess with the mostest ain't top of my daily agenda.

You've had a rough day and usually you'd say yes that's fine honey and stick some beers in the fridge.

Don't beat yourself over it.

SpeedyGonzalez · 04/02/2010 00:01
Spannerweb · 04/02/2010 00:08

See, I wouldn't ever agree to having someone stay over at my house under any circumstances. EVER.

I think you deserve a medal for having done this in the past to be quite honest.

tiredfeet · 04/02/2010 00:46

YANBU, if his girlfriend can come and pick him up they should have explored that option first. And an ill child etc is a reasonabe reason.

DH does this a bit as we live close to his work but a lot of people have long commutesand the job can occasionally involve long hours ('meetings' in the pub normally ) generally I am happy with this even at short notice, as it is nice to get to know them. but DH knows that sorting out their bedroom, food etc is his responsibilty!

StealthPolarBear · 04/02/2010 07:11

Reallt Spannerweb, why? I'm the least sociable person I know biut wouldn't go that far!
you're forgiven if you live in a studio flat and genuinely don't have the room

majafa · 04/02/2010 10:11

It would never happen in our house, thats because my husband is the unsociable one and wouldnt invite anyone to stay, ever!!

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 04/02/2010 16:00

YANBU - I wouldn't have said yes and I wouldn't feel bad about it.

A friend yes, a work collegue who I don't know - no, especially if you've got a sick child.

If this situation was to arise at DH's work then they would all book into a hotel which work would expense, and order pizza which work would also expense. Bizarre that your DH's company are just expecting them to sort themselves out tbh.

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