am I being unreasonable

winterwhite Fri 12-Feb-21 11:20:23

No wonder when the elderly are so hyper-critical that the young get fed-up with being told to forego everything to protect us.

My sentiments exactly.

i think it is very sad that so many people have died and others suffered serious illness and lasting disability because the uk govt was not strict enough from the beginning.

It really irritates me. We live an hour and a half away from our son and grandchildren and we haven’t even been able to give them their Christmas presents yet.

No offense but your husband sounds like a bit of a jackass. I'd wave him off then spend a week in my pyjamas, eating chocolate and taking control of the telly!!
(On a serious note... it's illegal so first sentence not strongly worded enough!)

Oh dear. Sure he wants to see and spend some time with them. But they say 6 miles of travel, as we are even afraid of going further ourselves these days. But think it's getting a bit ridiculous on the mileage restrictions unless you have a medical appointment then you can show appointment letter if stopped.

Just because you could does not mean you should!

I think you instinct is correct. My DGCs and DDs live within walking distance but we have only spoken from the pavement and they at their doorway as we drop of bits or pass on a daily walk. At Christmas we allowed ourselves a 30 minute garden visit with each family. I know that is luxury for us compared to those who are miles away but what I am saying is we could easily spend more time but we do not want to become ill and then have them worry it was their fault!

I am sure that the OO is very aware that she is reading the rules correctly but just needs a bit of moral supplier. It can’t be easy to go against her son and husband.

My concern is for her health. What if her husband carries the virus back into their home? That is why I suggested she tell her husband that they will have to isolate from each other for a while when he gats back. Maybe the inconvenience of that might make him think again?

My partner and I have been together for nearly 7 years. Whenever we have a disagreement he always refers to his past relationship. His ex took all his assets including their property. I live in a rented housing association flat and he moved in with me. I’ve suggested that I can add his name onto the tenancy but he doesn’t want to. Yet he says that I have somewhere to live and he doesn’t. I’m so confused.

So he just wants to complain when a solution is available, then?