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Boyfriend away for the night and posted a photo of himself on whatsapp group but didn't contact me personally

32 replies

Petals23 · 08/02/2019 22:04

My boyfriend is away for the night with a male friend for an activity tomorrow. At the moment they're in a pub and he's posted a photo of himself supping his pint on a whatsapp group that I'm also on saying "enjoying my pint... wish you were all here". I felt a little upset because he didn't contact me personally - it wouldn't have bothered me if I hadn't heard from him otherwise. Am I being silly?

OP posts:
Whisky2014 · 08/02/2019 22:07

Yep

BackforGood · 08/02/2019 22:07

Well, I don't know about 'silly' but it wouldn't bother me.

Justmeagain123 · 08/02/2019 22:08

Yes

3boysandabump · 08/02/2019 22:09

Yes you are

NoBirthdayHugs · 08/02/2019 22:09

More than silly, ridiculous.

Sohardtochooseausername · 08/02/2019 22:09

Is he in a big group of your mutual friends male and female having a great time without you? Then you wouldn’t be unreasonable to be upset.

If he’s out with just his friends then yes you would be a bit silly to be upset.

SandyY2K · 08/02/2019 22:31

Yes you are being silly.

Caucho · 08/02/2019 22:36

Wow

pollypockett · 08/02/2019 22:37

You sound very needy and childish I’m afraid

EstrellaDamn · 08/02/2019 22:39

Yes you're being very silly and needy.

wishywashy6 · 08/02/2019 22:41

Yes you're being silly

PierreBezukov · 08/02/2019 22:41

He'll probably contact you later. Or why don't you contact him?

ilovesooty · 08/02/2019 22:42

Yes, a bit silly.

Caucho · 08/02/2019 22:47

NOOOOO Pierre ha ha. I believe your sincerity in being helpful but talk about trying to ruin a catch up with your mate. Is is impossible to have one day away from your other half / partner? Used that term deliberately as is not confined to any sex, gender or sexuality

MumsyJ · 08/02/2019 22:47

At least he's alive and have made contact in the group. All you need do is just reply in the group, something light hearted. Just allow him to enjoy his night out with his mates.

ShesABelter · 08/02/2019 22:51

You are being silly yes.

Caucho · 08/02/2019 22:55

It’s more nuts than I thought originally. He did message you. You were included in the message. As previously wow. This man has a tough life ahead of him

WendyCope · 08/02/2019 22:55

Ridiculous!

Redglitter · 08/02/2019 23:00

Seriously? Youre being ridiculous

SilverySurfer · 08/02/2019 23:38

Yes, absurd. I don't understand the current need to be in constant contact, it's so claustrophobic.

PrismGuile · 08/02/2019 23:45

Honestly wouldn't give a shit. Stop being pathetic and pull yourself together woman

NameChangeNugget · 09/02/2019 08:02

If this is genuine, then you are being silly

Tucobenedicto · 09/02/2019 13:38

I bet you have more issues than him not messaging you..be honest...it's not only that what's bothering you.

chestylarue52 · 09/02/2019 20:14

If you're in the WhatsApp group.. You've included in the message 'wish you were all here'.. Or am I confused?

theworldistoosmall · 09/02/2019 20:21

Honestly, you sound like hard work.
When I was with ex I never contacted him when I was out. Enjoying myself far too much to be on the phone, which I would often leave at home anyway.
Then of course, pre-mobile days there was no contact then either.

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