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OH never travelling abroad

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sarahjnm · 05/09/2022 03:40

So after a tricky spring waiting for passports... I suggested at beg of summer for us to go away. OH not keen. So we did UK break. I try again for Oct half term and after a long discussion this eve he says he's not sure what's different about travelling abroad and why it's so great and he's not as keen anymore on going away! Would rather UK.

In the past before pandemic we've travelled a lot and I would say it's a big thing I love doing (when finances allow!) exploring new places and sharing them with the kids. I'm gutted he feels like this. I have a big suspicion that he is turning into my dad, happy to sit at home and drink beer and settle on sofa when he has time off.. Getting to be a home bird .. And I'm just not here for it! I suppose there's the argument of that's how he feels and I should respect that.. But I'm in the opposite camp, how do we get around this?

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littlemisscreative · 05/09/2022 03:42

would you consider going without him? and have some quality mother child time ?

Aquamarine1029 · 05/09/2022 03:43

You and the kids go on some lovely holidays, he stays home, and it saves money. Everyone wins.

Fuzzyhippo · 05/09/2022 15:17

Go without him. Mines never been on holiday, either abroad or in this country and I've been away several times without him with my family.

user1474315215 · 05/09/2022 15:21

My DH isn't at all interested in going abroad, so I go with the DC. It suits us all.

Iwonder08 · 05/09/2022 15:50

I couldn't live with a person like that. There is no curiosity, sense of adventure etc. However if he has some important redeemable features you should just go without him

Coffeesnob11 · 05/09/2022 16:23

Go on long city breaks without him to start with. If nothing changes just go without him longer haul.

Ponderingwindow · 05/09/2022 16:33

Neither of you is right or wrong. It’s just a different perspective that is unfortunately mismatched. It’s important to remember that as you find a plan that works for both of you.

FreddyHG · 05/09/2022 17:52

He seems to be taking a sensible option in reducing his carbon emissions.

ExtraOnion · 05/09/2022 19:00

i’m still a bit worried about traveling abroad .. especially with all the chaos at the airports (currently scouting cruises from Southampton)

DrMadelineMaxwell · 05/09/2022 19:01

He stays, you go with the dc. It's worked for us for the last 7 years.

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