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Abandoned at Easter!!!

176 replies

TheFunDog · 03/04/2026 23:36

Abandoned at Easter!!!

Dp and I usually have a little break in the uk at easter with his 2dc and their families.
Last week the break was canceled by the company, so I thought we might find another break. But his 2 dc have decided to meet up somewhere else together and I thought that's OK, me and my dp can do our own thing...... but dp has now decided to join his dc and im left on my own for easter.

Aibu to feel abandoned??

OP posts:
LittleGreenDragons · 03/04/2026 23:53

I would feel the same as you. What did he say when you pointed it out, did he apologise?

TooPoor4PandaPooTea · 03/04/2026 23:57

He usually spends Easter with his children, they arranged something after other plans were cancelled so why wouldn't he go see them?

I think you are being unreasonable to expect him to abandon his children at Easter.

ILoveDaffodills · 03/04/2026 23:59

TooPoor4PandaPooTea · 03/04/2026 23:57

He usually spends Easter with his children, they arranged something after other plans were cancelled so why wouldn't he go see them?

I think you are being unreasonable to expect him to abandon his children at Easter.

His ADULT children??

@TheFunDog why weren't you invited?

Coclare · 04/04/2026 00:00

Was this discussed? Why didn’t your DP take you along - or is there only a single bed free?

FlamingoFloss · 04/04/2026 00:01

If you were originally all going together and that got cancelled, then if he is now going I would expect you should also be included

OriginalUsername2 · 04/04/2026 00:02

Abandoned? No. Pissed off, yes.

Pinkissmart · 04/04/2026 00:04

Of course you should be invited!
What was the reason you weren’t?

DiscoBeat · 04/04/2026 00:07

Why would you not also go?
But if not I would plan a really indulgent day, doing exactly what I would like to do. X

MeganM3 · 04/04/2026 00:07

It’s Easter not Christmas. Does it really matter.

AnneLovesGilbert · 04/04/2026 00:07

Why’s he done that?

AnneLovesGilbert · 04/04/2026 00:07

MeganM3 · 04/04/2026 00:07

It’s Easter not Christmas. Does it really matter.

Obviously. She’s upset. It matters to her.

TooPoor4PandaPooTea · 04/04/2026 00:08

ILoveDaffodills · 03/04/2026 23:59

His ADULT children??

@TheFunDog why weren't you invited?

Yes his ADULT children. It may be one of the few times each year he gets to spend with his ADULT children.

Couples don't have to be attached at the hip and they are not @TheFunDog's children.

TooPoor4PandaPooTea · 04/04/2026 00:10

Pinkissmart · 04/04/2026 00:04

Of course you should be invited!
What was the reason you weren’t?

At a guess, because the children who booked the break didn't invite her.

EdgarAllenRaven · 04/04/2026 00:14

I can totally understand why you’d feel hurt.
perhaps they just wanted some time with their Dad..?
I’d try not to take it to heart, and maybe find a yoga or hobby -type solo holiday… hopefully it’s just this once and things will be back to normal next year.

Deadleaves77 · 04/04/2026 00:18

You haven't been abandoned though have you? Your a grown adult in their own home, perfectly capable of spending some time alone. Adults can spend time without their partner

FlockofSquirrels · 04/04/2026 00:28

Have you been told you're not invited to join them at the new location? Or are you choosing not to? Those are two entirely different scenarios.

Fafner · 04/04/2026 00:33

Oh, I thought you’d been thrown out of the family car at a lay-by or something.

sittingonabeach · 04/04/2026 00:34

Are any partners going?

ILoveDaffodills · 04/04/2026 01:21

TooPoor4PandaPooTea · 04/04/2026 00:08

Yes his ADULT children. It may be one of the few times each year he gets to spend with his ADULT children.

Couples don't have to be attached at the hip and they are not @TheFunDog's children.

His ADULT children made other plans, he wouldn't have been 'abandoning his children'

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MidnightMeltdown · 04/04/2026 03:13

I would love to be abandoned at Easter and get a whole long weekend to myself

MyGammyEye · 04/04/2026 03:16

What a Judas...

PoppinjayPolly · 04/04/2026 03:52

Has he said “you’re not coming “ or do you not want to go?

OnceUponATimed · 04/04/2026 04:00

How long have you been together? Do you get on well with his DC? Any issues between you and their mother?
The lack of notice would be annoying if short for me.

YerMotherWasAHamster · 04/04/2026 05:35

Why didn't you go too?

gostickyourheadinapig · 04/04/2026 06:19

'Abandoned' is rather a dramatic way of saying 'having the house to myself for three days'.

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