Buck
Through & Through
If you are married or in a long term realtionship would you be able to get way with ?
A 2 weeks holiday in the Far East with 8 of your mates, all blokes.
I am in dispute with someone I know as to whether it is normal or correct to go on a 2 week " lads " holiday for 2 weeks in the Far East whilst in a long term relationship.
I am not saying anything un toward will happen but will/would your partner " allow " or be happy with you going away on this type of holiday for 2 weeks.
I am of the opinion that is it pushing things to say the least. I am all for having your own friends and interests but I feel this is pushing it. My friend says in his circle it is normal and he is going ahead with it and has done in the past.
My friend thinks I am a pussy for baulking at this and my friends would not even consider it. Am I behind the times or is acceptable ?
Your opinions would be appreciated to clear up this point.
It never fails to amaze me how some blokes feel that being with a woman means you cannot ever enjoy yourself. I've been married 12 years and have 2 kids. We go on holiday as a family, I sometimes go on lads holidays and my wife sometimes goes away with friends. It's perfectly normal!
It is pure choice. Nobody has the right to say 'you can't go because......'
Why would any bloke want to be with a woman who said 'you're not doing this or that because it doesn't involve me'? That is recipe for disaster. If my wife ever said I couldn't do something then I'd be gone like a shot. I would expect her to do the same. I am not her 'keeper', nor she mine.
If you let a relationship start like that you will forever be doing as you're told. The woman will then leave you for a real man who will stand up for himself, not be walked all over.
Sounds like you need to grow some nuts or you'll be single for a very long time. In fact, why don't you ask if you can go with him. Might do you some good......and leave your blinkers at home.