Scrooge for not wanting to break the rules.

[Christmasbeach]

DP, his parents, his sister + 3 kids and his uncle +DP are all going ahead with Xmas over his parents house. Myself and DP are in tier 4 and his parents 2 hours away are in tier 3. They’re all cracking with their normal Christmas (actually the largest they had ever hosted!)

Since Saturdays announcement I’ve turned down my invitation as it’s not just slightly bending the rules it’s flat out shitting on them. There’s a lot of reasons I don’t feel comfortable breaking them from being not able to enjoy myself as I’ll be paranoid we’ll be caught to loosing a family member to covid and seeing them die.

DP and his family just ‘don’t get it’. Why I am listening to Boris - and it’s not Boris that’s ruining it it’s me.

As someone who has firmly decided to stick to the rules this Xmas, despite the pain & disappointment, I just wanted to send and say stick with it.

I don’t know anyone who is breaking the rules, I think you are doing the right thing.

I didn’t quite finish and accidentally pressed post.

I haven’t always suck to the rules 100% March - never done anything crazy like house parties but saw the odd friend inside here and there.

DP is using this as an alibi and that Boris hasn’t put the public first all year.

I think I’m just asking for some support for those living with someone who’s living with someone on polar side of the argument/opinions.

Good on you! It's the only way to stop it spreading and getting back to normal.

You’ve got your answer right there Op. you say you’ve also broke the rules. Whether you saw the odd friend inside their homes or several, it can still prove dangerous. Nothing wrong with you breaking the rules, a lot have done so since March, but you can’t then be judgemental about someone else breaking the rules, as you’re not in a position to take the moral high ground here.

You’re doing the right thing op, things have changed now this new strain spreads more easily I’ve heard of a number of families recently where social gatherings have lead to everyone catching it and a couple have almost died and now have life changing issues. I am desperate to see my mum , we usually spend every Christmas together but it’s just not worth the risk this year.

I feel your frustration, as I have been made to feel like I’m over the top when I say no to indoor meet ups.

We all have to live with the consequences of our actions and I would be devastated if a loved one became sick or died due to my bad choice.