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My husband has planned our summer vacation every year since we have been together. With the exception of last year, we traveled out of state to my nephew's wedding. (He now says that was my turn at planning)

Usually we do things that I am not interested in, but I go along with it because I want the kids to have fun. At the beginning of this year he agreed I should plan the vacation. I planned on a fishing/boating trip. He agreed at the time, but has now changed his mind. He told our 12/yr old son (the older kids aren't going) we will go to World's of Fun and a baseball game. (without consulting me) I don't like the rides, and I don't like baseball. He won't take the boat due to gas prices, and besides we have the Missouri River out our back-door. I tried to work out a compromise, but he won't budge. I told them to go without me and I will find something else to do here.

He says now, thanks to me the vacation is cancelled, because he refuses to go without me.

I don't want to dissapoint my son. So now what?

So basically his whole attitude is my way or no way huh. That was wrong of him to up and change the plans without even talking to you or thinking about the fact that you dont even like the things he wants to do. Tell him hey Me and "max" are thinking about going ahead and planning the whole fishing thing. I want ya' to go. Maybe think about going to a camp grounds? Complete with swimming, camping, grilling out, fishing and boating. Most camp grounds provide boats so you wouldnt have to worry about that and I dont think there's a man out there that would say no to camping, grilling, fishing and boating? It's not even that expensive like $30.00 a night where I live (North Carolina). Sounds like a good suggestion to me to bring up to him. Hope I helped?
P.S. As far as him saying the Vacation is cancelled thanks to you! Tell him that's like you taking him (WITHOUT ASKING) to the makeup counter at Belks while you get a makeover. He should respect the fact that you dont have to like everyhing he does and I'm sure you have already put your foot out there to make a effort in making a vaction out of fishing and boating. Looks to me like you already went half way.

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