What grinds my gears is that my partner moved to the other side of the world (not my child's father). I haven't seen him in 2 years because I categorically will not leave my daughter for 2 weeks for love nor money!! Even though her father would look after her whilst I went, she would be so unsettled and sad that I'm so far away. Also, when I have enough money to go away, I always take her with me. I have had a couple of girly weekends over the years but very budget ones!!!!
It's so sad, those poor kids.
Narcissism must be the issue here ...