Hubby and I married 5-1/2 years ago. While dating, he mentioned enjoying seeing the world while he was in the military. On our honeymoon, we bought a time share with an option to use RCI. I got the idea he shared my love of travel. We took a short trip to Spain 5 years ago. Our combined income allows us occasional nice vacations.
We made plans 3 years ago to see Hawaii, but that fizzled out.
Two years ago, we planned a trip to England, but hubby cooled off on that destination. He made me a deal, to go to Scotland in 2005 if I would wait. I agreed. In 2005, he said he wanted to wait till 2006, and talked me into waiting again. I bought Frommer's guide, was so excited, called Mom, we called our time share, and looked at hotel choices. Now, he's telling me he's developed a phobia of air travel because of terrorism, etc. Also, he says he's already seen Europe, and so why should he see it again? Well, I haven't seen it, is that fair I have to sit home in the chair too, and never see some place because he doesn't want to?
Each time, I am so let down and disappointed. He finally admitted he strings me on and has no real intention of making these trips. Our summer vacation is three weeks off, and we have no plans, no hotel, no flight. He says he's "working on it." I discovered a "Women's Travel Club" on the web, guided tours for groups of women to travel safely in Europe. There are no men, so hanky-panky isn't my ulterior motive. I told him I'm seriously about to book a trip to Rome this fall with the ladies' travel club, and he had a fit! I suspect he's stringing me on again. Am I a b*tch, for getting fed up with this? Also, is it fair for me to never see the Europe because he's already seen it? I might find myself old and very resentful of him some day, for holding me backfrom fulfilling my lifelong dreams of seeing Rome and Paris. Worse still, I do not trust his promises when it comes to taking me places any more, after he admitted tricking me. He doesn't understand why...