I'm divorced (10 years)
Been with DP 5 years
I've got DC 19 & 14
DP is generous, we enjoy a lot of holidays when the dc go to their fathers. Sometimes they'll go there for longer if we're on a longer trip.
Equally I'm happy to do the same for ExH although he doesn't go away much
Anyway last night DP said 'fuck it let's go away this week'
The DCs have a long week at their dads this week anyway (weds-sun)
They're both moody about this and consistently complain about how many hols we go on without them.
For context, dc this year have had one long haul holiday with me, a city break, and family holiday booked for new year (paid for by DP).
They will also go away with their father.
I work for the NHS so not got fancy job at all.
Would you feel bad? Guilty?
I've done years of family holidays and feel like it's my time now, I enjoy the peace when me & DP go on our adult trips
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Would you feel guilty?
TomAllenWife · 18/03/2023 17:14
aSofaNearYou · 18/03/2023 17:44
No I wouldn't feel guilty. They're getting their family holidays, this is something different and due the the circumstances of being separated doesn't affect them at all.
Summer2424 · 18/03/2023 17:40
Hi @TomAllenWife i'd be so happy if my Mum had a partner who she was happy with and did holidays. My Mum was divorced at 40 yrs old with 3 kids. She has so much love to give and i would have loved to see someone love her.
Sorry going off track, no you shouldn't feel guilty x
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