AIBU to ask what is the worst lockdown rule you have broken?

[EmJay19]

AIBU to say a lot of (but not all) people have broken the rules to varying degrees once or twice even when they generally stick to the rules?

What’s the worst thing you’ve done?

I went to the pub with a friend when I shouldn’t have done as not from same household. Sitting outside would have been ok at that point...

Bought a shirt in M & S sale, is that against the rules? I dont think so since we wereallowed by the shop to buy the shirt

Very interesting to get an insight into what other people are doing.

I find some of it sickening rather than interesting. Some of the entitled selfishness is astounding.

@rosydreams

gone food shopping with my other half and kids.I need my other half i have anxiety disorder its hard to do the food shop without him.The problem is we cant exactly use baby sitters or ask people to take the kids at the moment .

Why didn't your "other half" do the shopping by himself?

probably walk by dog more than once a day

I hugged a stranger over the summer... in front of some policemen too
The backstory is, I had lost my youngest child (I looked away for a second, he wandered off) and had been panicking trying to find him. I called the police and they had just arrived when a lady appeared holding my son by the hand). It was an instinctive reaction because I was so relieved.

@Cheeseycheeseycheesecheese

My best friend split with her husband during the first lockdown. She had a huge meltdown once she got into her own home with the children, called me in tears, I dropped everything and went over. Sometimes emotional needs outweigh guidelines.

I agree.

I lost my partner at the start of November, 2 days before the "circuit-breaker" lockdown started. I was staying with my SIL (who had been with me at the hospital to say goodbye when they turned the machines off). We formed a "support bubble", not appreciating that they were already in a support bubble with MIL, who is 82.

Since then, all 3 households have met 3 times: at his funeral, at Christmas, which we all spent together, and on New Year's day. As we are all being incredibly careful otherwise (MIL has only been beyond her garden on 3 occasions since last March, and one of those was to get her vaccination), none of us have seen anyone indoors and are strict with masks, social distancing etc when out, we think this is ok.

If I hadn't been able to go and stay with SIL in the immediate aftermath of DP's death, I don't think I would have got through it. And I'm really struggling now, I haven't had a face-to-face conversation with anyone for over a week.

@missymoomoomoomoomoo

These restrictions have really highlighted how so many people could not cope with being a single parent who has no family support

yes, but as someone who was already a single parent with no family support I am finding it much harder now than before. At least before I was either working or looking after my child. Now I am doing both at the same time and neither actually stop either.

Housewife2010 Mon 25-Jan-21 09:22:31
rosydreams

gone food shopping with my other half and kids.I need my other half i have anxiety disorder its hard to do the food shop without him.The problem is we cant exactly use baby sitters or ask people to take the kids at the moment .

Why didn't your "other half" do the shopping by himself?

He's not the one who cooks ,i have tried many times to send him by himself but he never gets it right. There's always something he forgets or gets wrong hes a sweetheart and try's .But i dont want him going back to the shop over and over again over little things.I want one trip to reduce the risks .

This thread has shown that a lot of people aren't clear on what the rules are!

With the exception of the first couple of weeks of the first lockdown, I have walked the dog twice a day every day.

That's no longer against the guidelines (which place no limit on how often you can go out to exercise an animal) but this extra clarification wasn't there the first time around.

He's reactive so we always walk in a way least likely to ever see anyone else so [shrug].

Other than that, I've been compliant. But, with the exception of not seeing well loved family, I am lucky because I live with adults, wfh, get online deliveries and have a garden. I cannot imagine how hard it has been for others with different circumstances.

Went to pub with friend when not meant to meet anyone from household

Gad friend round to help me put up bookshelf

Planning film night with friend thats been postponed due to snow, but would have gone ahead

Went round another friends house on weekend for cuppa and chat

Went to sainsburys for prosecco snd yogurt (probably 'not essential')

Until they started getting stricter witu the masks, if it was cold and my glasses steamed up and i was going in for 2 mins ... wouldnt wear the mask

Met friend for walks throughout even though not technically allowed

Went in friends car fpt lift to local beauty spot, both wearing masks etc

Neither me or my friends have had covid snd were between 25 and 50. I dont see why i should need to isolate like fuck and damage my MH when certain government advisors arent soing the same thing. Its house parties causing deaths. Not walks!

@apalledandshocked so am I and lockdown does make it a lot harder, I get you. I meant more people who absolutely have had to meet countless households during lockdown just don't get that not going out or seeing many people is a reality for some, lockdown or not.

It really is quite shocking how many people are bending rules to suit them. I haven't seen anyone except my husband and colleagues since Christmas. I'd love to "pop to a friend's house for a cuppa" or visit my parents for a "film night". But I thought we were in a national lockdown...? Hmm.

What a bizarre thread. Boasting about and implicating yourself in breaking lockdown rules.

I don't like this thread at all.

And yet I can't stop reading...

@skippy67

This thread has shown that a lot of people aren't clear on what the rules are!

I'm pretty sure there was a Guardian article last week which said the rules had changed something like 64 times! So no wonder eh!

@burfordbrown

I'm not proud, I just don't agree with lockdowns and can't put into words how fucking sick I am of being forced to wear a mask, forced to "stay at home" etc. FOR A VIRUS THAT HAS KILLED LESS THAN 1000 (might be less) UNDER 60s. I wish more people would do what is best for themselves and their families rather than being terrified into following "the rules" to the detriment of their mental health.

My children have missed out on a year of their lives, they will probably spend 2 birthdays in lockdown. I am struggling to cope with work and homeschooling. These restrictions are decimating the economy and ruining peoples lives. I'm in the privileged position of having kept my job, my DH has worked throughout, we have a nice home with a garden. How the hell single parents, women with abusive partners, people living in tiny flats, people with MH problems, have coped I honestly don't know, well, many haven't.

Me and my partner went on the bus for the first time for ages to register the birth of my baby and a very frail old woman with a Zimmer frame at the front asked us to help her off so without a second thought I helped her up as she could hardly stand up and my partner carried off her Zimmer frame.

Had sex with a guy id been talking to for 6 months between Christmas and New year . Although i hadnt seen my support bubble for over 10 days so not really a rule break

Friend sometimes comes round for coffee, I do not give a shit what people think about that as I'd probably have had a break down by now if I didn't

I went to my parents' second home on their behalf because the boiler was booked in for a service and the service was still going ahead. I stayed the night and did not leave the flat or go anywhere. However when I was leaving the neighbour told me she was going to call the police on me.

[quote missymoomoomoomoomoo]@apalledandshocked so am I and lockdown does make it a lot harder, I get you. I meant more people who absolutely have had to meet countless households during lockdown just don't get that not going out or seeing many people is a reality for some, lockdown or not.[/quote]
Agreed! I just find it hard to be too down on people for relying on family (pre-covid) since if I had family near and willing to help I definately would use them! I can see how if people are used to that support adjusting to it being different is going to be a struggle. Its funny that they just introduced a curfew where I live and it makes NO difference to me whatsoever since it would be impossible for me to go out after that time anyway.

As far as I am aware, I have not broken any lockdown rules and have possibly been "better" than the actual requirements, especially with regard to masks as I have been wearing the ones which are now compulsory here from today.
This does not make me feel any better, though. I will, however, be venturing out later on to get a bottle of whisky for Burn's Night :-)

Anyone not following the rules are complete idiots who should be ashamed of themselves. I’m an OT working in ICU with a load of patients who have covid. Some of these patients are so ill and haven’t been out of bed for weeks if not months. We’re doing therapy with them constantly whilst they’re delirious, no idea what’s going on. It’s just awful. You NEED to follow the rules and stop shagging around, going for unnecessary walks and doing anything that you shouldn’t be.

Had a wake for my parent who died from Covid. 7 people indoors.

Anyone not following the rules are complete idiots who should be ashamed of themselves. I’m an OT working in ICU with a load of patients who have covid. Some of these patients are so ill and haven’t been out of bed for weeks if not months. We’re doing therapy with them constantly whilst they’re delirious, no idea what’s going on. It’s just awful. You NEED to follow the rules and stop shagging around, going for unnecessary walks and doing anything that you shouldn’t be.

Exactly. Unfortunately some of the selfish idiots on here are too busy having their hair cut or organising film nights to actually read this and THINK.