Mum livid over 'out of order' text - but many say she's being 'unreasonable'
In life everyone is different and so the way that we each react to things is going to vary pretty drastically - with some being more resilient than others.
One mum recently caused a stir online after she shared her outrage over a text message she was sent from a fellow parent, after their daughters enjoyed a play date.
The unnamed woman was left shocked by the mum's message, we she claims was "out of order" but not everyone is so sure about this.
She shared some information on the situation online and many people can't understand what the issue is.
The message was about her husband (stock photo) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)Taking to Netmums, she explained: "I was SHOCKED when I got this text - am I being unreasonable?
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"My 5-year-old has just started to have a few playdates here and there and they have been all going so well. Recently a new girl started at school and a playdate was arranged. On the day of the playdate, I was having a really bad migraine so my husband (daughter's father) dropped our daughter off at the girl's house as arranged and then picked her up.
"My daughter had a really nice time so I sent a text thanking the mum for having her. I got a really odd message back saying that in future, if I was unable to do the drop-offs and collections, could I please cancel instead because she is a single mum and for her own personal reasons, she will not have men she does not know at her house.
"It feels like she is saying that there is something wrong with my partner! AIBU to think this is out of order?"
Dozens of people have since responded to the post and some were baffled as they couldn't see a problem with the text.
One commented: "I'm afraid I do think you're being unreasonable. Whilst it seemed an obvious arrangement to you, you have no idea what her story is for being a single mum, her ex might have been abusive. Of course, not all men are abusive but she doesn't know your partner and she might be traumatised by it all. I would send a message saying you understand and respect her boundaries."
Another said: "It's not that deep. Don't be offended. It's a request from her and if you want to keep sending your child then you have to respect her wishes. Everyone has their own reasons."
A third wrote: "I do think you are being very unreasonable and quite over-sensitive. Of course, you know that there is nothing wrong with your partner but the other mum has absolutely no way of knowing that. Just like you have no way of knowing her background. Please don't underestimate what she may have gone through to be feeling like she has to be so well protected.
"Having been the victim of domestic abuse myself, I totally get where the other mum is coming from and I am very much the same. I even had to have panic buttons in my previous house to give me some sense of security."
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