Not so much a question just a vent…
I had a girls trip and conference booked (through my marketing business) that I was really looking forward to! Husband said we would take our kids for the 5 days and everything was good. Then we realised his boys trip (for his work) was rebooked for the same time- unfortunately as mine was booked after I have to cancel. There is no one who is able to look after our kids while we are both away (both sets of parents are also away and all other family have other commitments). I am beyond devastated. I have actually been crying all day and now I don’t know what to do. Hubby says (with disappointment) he can cancel his but I don’t want him too. I am now starting to question what’s the point to anything (what’s the point in working so hard- what can I show for it??). I know it sounds stupid but I can’t help feel this way. I know I just need to get over it but I can’t help feeling so disappointed. I know it’s not hubby’s fault but I’m still annoyed. How do I move past it?
Note- neither trips can be moved due to the company’s organising them.
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Can you not book a weekend or a few days aways with girls trip that's not part of the conference? Shit happens in life all the time, just have to take a breath, a cry and a shower and move on. It sucks, I know! Why don't you guys book a holiday or something like that? So that you have something to look forward to?
Then go for a girls' trip after, minus the conference AND the husband & kids. Even just for a weekend.
My two cents, I don't agree with being forced to cancel just because you booked second. I don't know the exact circumstances but if your husband isn't obligated to go for work, then it should be who needs to go most (not just work wise!). I've learned even the most lovely of men will offer to cancel while standing there with keys in their hand, knowing we won't take them up on it.
If you're attending a conference isn't it work and his is leisure?
He said he'll cancel, she should just go 🙄
If he's willing to go on your trip then just do that, you're making it more difficult than it needs to be. Who cares what was booked first, you're not 12, go on the one that makes more sense. Your whole family gets a holiday v only him.