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Disappointed

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Jasmineblossom0 · 30/01/2022 12:44

My long term boyfriend took me out on our first child free weekend in a year (5 boys between us)
He had made it sound like he planned amazing things and we’d have a really special day alone. I got dressed up and couldn’t wait to see what he’d planned.
The moment arrived and I learned we would be going for a walk and picnic, then back home to watch telly and cook for him as per usual.
To say I was disappointed was an under statement. I cried and said some things I didn’t mean because I was so underwhelmed and dressed like we were going for dinner or somewhere nice, to be left standing in a cold muddy field with squashed sandwiches.
Now I know this makes me sound like a selfish brat, maybe I am, but he let me believe I’d be getting spoilt after weeks of discussing ideas. We go for picnics and walks all the time with the boys so I hoped a weekend alone would include new exciting experiences.
I didn’t let him stay the night and I haven’t answered his calls today as I’m so upset.
I’m seriously considering ending it due to incompatibility but the thought of letting him go hurts me more than a crap date.
I’m willing to accept comments that I’m unreasonable but any advice would really help right now.

OP posts:
pansypotter123 · 30/01/2022 21:44

Who made the picnic? And what was in it, apart from squashed sandwiches?

whistleryukon · 30/01/2022 22:14

@Aprilx

I never understand these threads. I find it pathetic that so many women sit around like princesses expecting to be treated and surprised and then moan when it comes up short. It wasn’t a special occasion it was just a free weekend, why don’t you discuss what you would like to do and then do it.
He did tell her he was going to plan something amazing...
TracyMosby · 30/01/2022 22:20

@Aprilx

I never understand these threads. I find it pathetic that so many women sit around like princesses expecting to be treated and surprised and then moan when it comes up short. It wasn’t a special occasion it was just a free weekend, why don’t you discuss what you would like to do and then do it.
They did. He made many suggestions if what he would arrange. Then he didn't bother.

I never understand why people comment on threads with the sole intention of knocking the op down when they werent actually even arsed to read the op’s posts.

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