Right b4 anyone says how dumb is that? I know~ but was so fed up with waiting 4 friends who are married/with partner/with kids/in midst of divorce ~life is frantic BUT question is I posted advert on gumtree 4 freindly travel buddy male/female 4 caribbean & had ususal fruitcakes/weirdo's & some genuinely nice replies but from teenagers SORRY teens but I am over 35 .. prefer mature travel friend. Anyway woman contacted we spoke and as we live in diffferent counties & the places were selling fast, we discussed booking prior 2 meeting, I booked then I spent 3 days not sleeping and then she paid her half in2 my bank (OK) and we spoke then more relaxed really for 1st time about life/kids/men etc but she has made no attempt to meet up and I said from day 1 would not travel unless I felt I knew person well & pointed out only 11 weeks but in phone chat ONE since booking she came across as moody and snobby kinda uppity & I am dreading it & thought of how 2 get out of it but would lose all money?
2006-10-01 10:27:44 · 9 answers · asked by demi j 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
If I paid her hald could I get airline Air France to amend e tickets and find someone else HELL I'd pay 4 family member to come rather than spend 8 days with woman with snobby views I am east end girl and really down to earth, she's like my sone name is ---- and its spelt ------ and never shortened and blah blah blah and just a horrible snob whose learnign 2 languages not for passion but potential wage boost on CV and she's taking her language tapes on flight/holiday (yawn) I never told her I speak two languages as its not something I "brag" about. I say kids and she debates calling kids kids ... call them children, plus I love kids. Can anyone advise without the "I told you so" I am climbing walls this was my forever dream vacation and now it will be hell. any good news on air flight ticket as amendements say cancellation and cancellation means all money lost is this right?? what would U advise I am staring to panic here I can tell U I won't enjoy 8 days with her & YES I made mistake!
2006-10-01 10:35:54 · update #1
by the way I am straight and advertised for male/female cos it really didn't bother me one way it was just platonic friends/travel buddy for my dream vacation none of my friends want to go past spain/italy/portugal/corfu and as pretty as they are ~ I wanted to see west indies all my life.
2006-10-01 10:50:12 · update #2
dont worry u will get over it,u will no not to do it again as they say u learn from ur mistakes,we all make them.x
2006-10-01 10:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your fault.
What did you expect meeting up with a stranger? That you'd get along with them and share all their views and opinions??!
I wouldn't want to spend time with you. I feel sorry for the other person who is obviously sensible. Wanting to futher their career.
Taking something to do whilst travelling. Something that will benefit them. You look down on that?? Jeez.
You've only had one phone call and are judging her like that. Try having more phone calls and getting to know her.
You're lucky she paid you. Don't do anything like that again or deal with the consequences. I honestly don't understand what you were expecting out of it. Some magical pairing with a soul mate? This is your DREAM vacation...this is really laughable.
If you guys are both going basically to have company and save money by having two people instead of one then you are getting what you set out looking for. Nothing more and nothing less. Your best bet would have waiting and meeting up with people over there. Maybe staying in a hostel the fist night (if you aren't already)
I also notice you have no concern for the poor woman who is going to lose out if you manage to get everything cancelled. What a horrible, selfish, deluded person you are.
2006-10-01 10:49:48 · answer #2 · answered by Fluffy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear, sounds like you've got yourself in one hell of a mess. You should really have asked your single friends or workmates before resorting to something as desperate as Internet advertising! It's as bad as signing up with a Dating Website - you'd probably have done better on Craisglist or somewhere!
Unless you force the issue with this woman, you're going to have a pretty miserable holiday. You must know where she lives? Go see her and talk to her face to face. That way you can decide if she is really going to be a pain on holiday and if you want to change things - but don't forget, she's probably looking forward to the holiday now so she's gonna be pi**ed with you for changing your arrangements.
2006-10-02 04:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by Marinersfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she's as nervous as you, so long as you are paid up separately there shouldn't be a money problem., it will be an adventure and it won't be for ever (or maybe it will) and it may be a lot of fun, tell her how you feel and say you hope she feels the same then maybe you can laugh and relax again.
2006-10-01 10:41:00 · answer #4 · answered by pink oh bother 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you made the booking you can change it. I have done this with easyjet and it is a common thing to request. Speak to this woman and explain the situation or just say that you wish to travel with a member of your family. As this woman has already paid you she may want keep the flight - you don't have to sit with her.
Don't lose sleep over it; the woman is a stranger you have no obligation to her other than to say that you no longer wish to travel with her.
2006-10-01 10:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by marmaladiator 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-15 10:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure her money clears, it's common for people to send a cheque, say they made a mistake and can they have the money back. You send a cheque and then find their cheque never cleared leaving you out of pocket.
2006-10-01 10:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe she was only like tha on the phone cos she was nervous etc, arrange a meeting and see how it goes from there before you panic too much
2006-10-01 10:34:41 · answer #8 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay....thats dumb, but life is nothing but a big lesson....you learn form your mistakes
2006-10-01 10:32:38 · answer #9 · answered by goldie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋