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Should we cancel a family holiday after a row over a terrible argument?

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SillyPig · 19/06/2026 12:41

There is a rather large argument between my daughter and my husband, and it is proving to be a persistent issue. We are going on holiday in a week's time, and my husband and my child are refusing to cooperate. My child refuses to be around her father because she believes he is anti-LGBT, and her coming out did not go down well with him. He believes they are talking stupidly.

Now, next week, we have a 17-hour flight to Australia, where the two of them will be forced to sit next to one another unless someone gives up their seat, which I think is unlikely. I fear the best option might be to cancel/not go on the holiday, but if I do that, I won't be able to get my deposit back. I don't know whether the holiday should be cancelled or whether we should just try to power through this rough patch in our family relationship.

I was thinking that since the holiday is booked through Tui, we could do some group or team-building activities together, like going to a museum or the zoo. But if I cancel the holiday, the tension in the house will continue, though I feel it could be resolved more quickly.

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Coolclouds · 21/06/2026 00:45

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That isn’t what op stated strangely enough…

pineapplecrushed · 21/06/2026 01:27

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BeSunnyLemonSheep · 21/06/2026 07:59

Coolclouds · 21/06/2026 00:45

That isn’t what op stated strangely enough…

She didn’t need to.

JohnnieFedora · 21/06/2026 09:06

Lavender14 · 20/06/2026 23:49

It really depends on how the dd is experiencing it and how the dad is putting his views across as I stated. If he's being domineering and abusive with it then yes that would absolutely be unsafe beyond just simply disagreeing.

He's not.

Because none of this actually happened.

Bossbear · 21/06/2026 10:37

What was his response to saying she is non binary? As this is a gender identity, not a sexuality. And many people don't share a belief in gender identity.

Manthide · 21/06/2026 11:00

There's a label for everything nowadays! Definitely think I've fallen into the Aroace one but I'm not going to announce it to the world - or my dm, df, dc or gc. When did people get so needy? My youngest dd is 18 and has not shown any inclination of developing a romantic relationship with anyone. She has both male and female friends. Maybe she will, maybe she won't but it's definitely none of my business.

MagicMarkers · 21/06/2026 11:33

I've decided to come out as not being interested in jazz music.

The father is right that the daughter's announcement is ridiculous, but I guess it might have been better to ignore it.

Neverforgetwhothisisfor · 21/06/2026 11:43

Has she come out as a lesbian, or as a furry/two spirit rainbow? There is a difference….

vanessashanessa99 · 21/06/2026 15:15

PettyMare · 20/06/2026 16:57

Tui doesn't fly to Australia. Where are you flying from to make it a 17 hour flight? If its next week then why haven't you paid for the trip by now, not just the deposit?

I have no advice for you but I really want to know this!

Qantas is the only 17hr flight. It's LHR direct to Perth.

JohnnieFedora · 21/06/2026 19:06

Neverforgetwhothisisfor · 21/06/2026 11:43

Has she come out as a lesbian, or as a furry/two spirit rainbow? There is a difference….

She hasn't done anything, because this didn't happen.

aurynne · 21/06/2026 20:01

MagicMarkers · 21/06/2026 11:33

I've decided to come out as not being interested in jazz music.

The father is right that the daughter's announcement is ridiculous, but I guess it might have been better to ignore it.

From now henceforth, I declare you Ajazzic.

There you go, prepare your very public coming out.

TheCheekyCyanHelper · 22/06/2026 05:25

ForeverTheOptomist · 20/06/2026 19:41

A couple of minor things that are niggling ...

-Firstly, OP says that they are going to Australia with the holiday company TUI. I don't think Tui do Australian trips?
-It's apparently a 17 hr journey, so would this be from ME?
-OP is concerned at losing deposit but then mentions that the trip is next week. So OP has only paid the deposit and not the entire amount so far? This seems unlikely.

Just wondering if some of the above could be explained.

Its 100% ragebait.

TheFormidableMrsC · 22/06/2026 12:59

TheCheekyCyanHelper · 22/06/2026 05:25

Its 100% ragebait.

All of it is nonsense. Three threads on the go about the same thing but no responses.

Mapleleafinengland · 26/06/2026 16:54

Power through. Im sure they love each other very much are are both hurt at the moment . Husband will come to terms and they will make peace with the situation. Holiday may be good as a distraction from day to day life

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