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My partner is inviting himself around tonight

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MerinoFroggie · 31/12/2020 15:08

Me and my partner, we don't live together so 2020 has been a particularly bad time. We didn't have any rows as such. The lockdown and household restrictions has definitely put a slight wedge between us. I am interested in following the guidelines as much as possible and him, not so much. Even though he would be in a vulnerable category but he doesn't want to own up to that. He has neglected his health slightly and I wouldn't be surprised if there are health conditions brewing in him. He's never able to sleep through any night with a need to wake in the middle of the night for a wee. There's definitely something there and undiagnosed. Maybe sleep apnea or diabetes. Both them conditions run in his family too.

He was laid off earlier in the yesr from his job in a bar. Then he got a new job in a bar at the start of December and now the bars are shut again. His last day of work was last week on Christmas eve. I really think he should be restricting his movements or close contacts as much as possible until a full 14 days has passed. Just in case he was exposed to the virus in his work place.

He's inviting himself around for tonight and I am not too happy about it. I never asked him to come and visit me, he said he would like to see me for new years and it's a lovely idea but given the circumstances it's not a good idea. Just in case he is infectious or just in case I am infectious with the virus and we don't know it yet.

I am actually stuck in work too until evening time and tonight just doesn't suit. I have a day off tomorrow and tomorrow would be better. We could meet up for a walk or a take away dinner. If the full 14 days pass from the end of his job, I wouldn't have a problem with him visiting.

Also he is not following the guidelines as much as he should be. He met up with several different households over the Christmas but its all within the same circle of his family. I think given the pandemic and the number of meetings they have, there will come a time when one or the others of them will be infectious with the virus.

I am not happy with him inviting himself around. If I was free from work today, we could meet for a walk but I am not free.

OP posts:
EasyPeasyHappyCheesy · 31/12/2020 15:53

You need to say no clearly. No because of x or y just gives issues he needs to overcome. I see this regularly at work, particularly with non native English speakers. A no needs to be a clear no...no. Not tonight. I don't want to meet with you.

Justmuddlingalong · 31/12/2020 15:58

Don't give excuses. Give a definite no. And mean it. If he normally ignores your decisions, now's the time to change that.

LookItsMeAgain · 31/12/2020 16:34

Just say "I don't know what time I'll be off so why not arrange to meet up tomorrow? Start the new year off fresh? Go for a lovely walk and spend time together? I just won't be up for anything tonight so see you tomorrow....will we meet up a 2pm? At the park? Does that work for you?"

Goingtogetflamed · 31/12/2020 19:10

How are you OP?

Frazzled2207 · 31/12/2020 20:21

Give a definite no.
I am definitely of the view that couples in situations such as yours have had a raw deal and I can't blame people in that situation for forming some kind of bubble even if it isn't technically allowed. But for either of you to also be socialising with other families is just bonkers right now.

Plussizejumpsuit · 31/12/2020 20:25

Off topic slightly but I'm not sure getting up to wee in the night means you have a health condition. I've done this all my life. Since childhood.

pickingdaisies · 02/01/2021 11:12

Hi OP, how are you?

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