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Am I unreasonable question.. boys trip abroad

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19Notts32 · 15/01/2026 15:28

My partner has turned round and told me a couple of weeks ago he is going away for 4 nights to New York with a friend. I feel insanely upset that he wants to be that far away from our 4 young kids who are 2 6 8 and 11 not to mention I am so worried about his safety. It comes from not having a big family network around if something happens to him and having to put up with a lot of clearing off abroad before we had kids. I kinda thought those days were done. He has experienced the loss of family members in last couple of years so thinking that may be a contributing factor. His mate has been absolutely relentless about going too not caring that I have said outright im not comfortable. Am I being unreasonable? I just couldn't be that far from our babies for that long and I dont understand him. I feel almost embarrassed it prob sounds insane.

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19Notts32 · 15/01/2026 19:33

Fends · 15/01/2026 18:58

So what’s a few quid for activities got to do with anything?

You’ve mentioned him taking photos up women’s skirts (pre 2006 presumably as it was before everyone had smartphones), you’ve mentioned his ex from the same time and that was apparently problematic but it’s 2 decades ago 😵‍💫. You’ve said about his friend drinking back then, again, 2 decades ago. You’ve claim it’s because he’s unsafe (in a big city and flying which is safer than the journey to the airport) but you’re happy for him to go off in the freezing January weather on the motorways and camping? Sorry, doesn’t add up.

I can see you think it's crazy and im hoping by reading all the responses on here I will be able to have some control of my mind too even if its tough love😊

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19Notts32 · 16/01/2026 09:32

Catwoman8 · 15/01/2026 18:28

4 days isn't a long time. I have done several long weekends away with friends, my husband does a city break each year with a friend. We have also done weekends away together where grandparents have looked after our child. We miss our child when we are away, but never feel guilty for taking occasional time for ourselves. It sounds like you are too dependant on him, and also worrying far too much . New York is generally fine, what are you so worried about? Are you more concerned about him cheating or something?

What I don't agree with is booking something before discussing it with your spouse, it sounds like your partner just booked it and told you afterm Whenever we book trips , we always talk it through first and ensure the logistics work.

I think you're right the difference with is you have weekends with your partner he never bothers finding time for us to do something and the kids are old enough to be looked after by a family member which they have been before. Its like he just thinks what he wants to do all the time.

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SummerFeverVenice · 19/01/2026 16:18

19Notts32 · 15/01/2026 17:42

Not married. He has life insurance im prob not worth insuring!

You’re definitely worth insuring, you can have the beneficiaries be your children and the trustee either your DP or a sibling or one of your parents - someone you trust will look out for the kids best interest.

Life insurance is meant to cover the expenses of getting your children to adulthood and independence.

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