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Over Christmas both my girlfriend and I are off work from 24th December-6th January. Pretty much every day between Christmas Day and New Year's Day we have plans.
We're seeing family separately on Christmas Day and Boxing Day then going away for two nights together then seeing my girlfriends family on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. This means I'm only able to relax on the 30th and between 2nd-6th.
I mentioned it my gf that since were so busy all week, I'll need the last 3-4 days to just relax and stay home. I said I'd probably spend it playing video games, reading and watching tv. I mentioned that I'd be fine going out for a meal on the evening on one of the nights but I don't want to do much else.
She said she understood then a couple of days ago she mentioned her friend who lives out of town is coming to town to see family over Christmas and new year. She said she's invited her friends and her friends boyfriend over for food, drinks and a games night on the 2nd and said they're fine staying on the sofas.
I asked my gf why she hadn't bothered asking me if I was okay with it first since it's not fair to invite guests over without both of us agreeing. She said she doesn't see the big deal and hasn't seen her friend in a while.
I pointed out her friend doesn't need to stay since she's already staying with family. I said I might be up for going for a quick drink with them but that's it.
I said I don't want a games night and don't really want guests when I'm going to be drained and wanting to relax.
She said I was being unreasonable and said I should be fine with it since it's just one night but I just said no and said again tbat she should have discussed it with me before inviting them.
She said she doesn't ant to cancel but I said she'll just have to say that plans have changed and they can't stay over but we'll still get a drink with them.
My gf just said again I was being unfair and should be fine with them staying.
AIW for refusing to have guests when I manned to relax?
NW for wanting time to relax during your time off. It's completely reasonable to ask for downtime, especially after a busy holiday schedule. Your need for rest is valid, and it’s important that your girlfriend consults you before committing to plans that affect both of you. Inviting guests without your agreement, especially when you’ve already expressed a need for peace, isn’t fair.
While compromise is important in relationships, your request for quiet time isn’t unreasonable, and it’s essential that she respects your boundaries. You’ve communicated your needs, and it's not unfair to ask her to reconsider the overnight guests.
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