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Note: Please bear in mind that this topic encourages posters to give their opinions - i.e. they might disagree with you. That said, in line with our Talk policy elsewhere, we don't allow personal attacks no matter how unreasonable you think someone is. Do report any you see. Thanks, MNHQ.
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To object to my MIL rehoming a Rottweiler? 19 05/07/09 03:18
To think my wife is being unreasonable 236 05/07/09 02:13
Omfgg i so wanted to say something!! 105 05/07/09 02:04
to not buy shoes from this shop? 3 05/07/09 01:57
to want DH to come home early from a stag do? 26 05/07/09 01:46
for thinking that Bear Grylls is stretching the word 'survival' by using it in relation to 106 05/07/09 01:45
to be sick to death of getting conflicting information from these 'heath care proffesionals?' 72 05/07/09 01:26
To stop ex seeing DD? 31 05/07/09 00:48
To be feeling so guilty over both ds's?? I know I am probably not.. 8 05/07/09 00:44
To feel like booting people who refer to their pregnancies as 'number 2/3/5/8' and birthdays as being 'the big 3/4/5/6 O' up the jacksy? 19 05/07/09 00:24
aibu to keep a secret.... that could destroy a family 11 05/07/09 00:20
To feel so disappointed as I really thought we were getting on well? 138 05/07/09 00:18
to be a little bit gutted that dh really tinkgs that nose piercings are icky. 34 05/07/09 00:09
AIBU to expect the private-school-using TA at ds's primary school not to slag it off? 178 04/07/09 23:48
to ask people why they don't want to be my friend? 63 04/07/09 23:33
to think that the Williams sisters need better sports bras 15 04/07/09 23:28
AIBU Books - Part 3 873 04/07/09 23:25
AIBU to have given an old lady a piece of my mind? 154 04/07/09 23:23
to be a bit peeved about this holiday being sprung on me? 17 04/07/09 22:58
tobe annoyed that the owner of our self catering cottage turns up an hour and a half early on check out day? 12 04/07/09 22:56
to hope that Andy Murray does not make it to the Wimbledon final... 190 04/07/09 22:52
Well yes I am, I know I am. But still am absolutely enraged 53 04/07/09 22:50
In thinking that I can provide material for all your judging needs.. 138 04/07/09 22:48
is it really wrong for me to think this advert is quite funny/cute? 23 04/07/09 22:35
people smoking in cars with children 98 04/07/09 22:33
to think this is a bit, well, tight? 49 04/07/09 22:25
to be upset with my treatment?? 7 04/07/09 22:20
AIBU to think that some companies are making the most of the recession 6 04/07/09 22:05
to want to superglue DH's foot to the floor 17 04/07/09 22:04
to think that being a new mum is really quite shiteous? 69 04/07/09 22:01
to regret giving my dd a gay packed lunch? 417 04/07/09 21:50
to not want to go out on the p1ss and leave my 11 week DD at home 28 04/07/09 21:47
To feel a bit judged? 56 04/07/09 21:40
to want to line dh and dc up against the wall 11 04/07/09 21:35
to think that unless you are obviously old and haggard... 16 04/07/09 21:20
to stick anonymous note through neighbours door about BBQ? 29 04/07/09 21:16
To not understand why children need a TV in their room? 362 04/07/09 21:14
AIBU to want to make a bonfire in the garden... 10 04/07/09 20:26
to truly believe that a vegetarian diet is the way to go from a health point of view? 169 04/07/09 20:25
To not really care if I am boring, thank you very much!! 304 04/07/09 19:08
To be fed up how often the word 'bully' is thrown around? 8 04/07/09 19:05
AIBU to have walked out of this job interview? 147 04/07/09 19:04
to think that anyone who does things in the slightest bit differently to me 115 04/07/09 18:25
Or is the council being unreasonable? 10 04/07/09 18:07
to be really cross with sil for sending dp a birthday card? 12 04/07/09 17:37
to boycott tesco over this? 77 04/07/09 16:58
Pregnant women smoking quite a lot of weed - just wondered where others stand on this as I judged my arse off but am interested to hear the other side? 90 04/07/09 16:55
to think parents could actually park somewhere designed for cars? 8 04/07/09 16:51
to worry about my next job and not accept going on benefits 59 04/07/09 16:49
to be annoyed about other people not minding their kids 31 04/07/09 16:39
to be annoyed at the pecking order of the breaking baby news? 60 04/07/09 15:56
to expect nursery to take *some* care of DS's clothes? 103 04/07/09 15:20
to judge: toddler at A&E with severe sunburn 95 04/07/09 12:22
to want all you clever mn-ers to make the decision as to whether I should have another baby or not? 18 04/07/09 11:57
To be upset by this, I keep trying not to be 96 04/07/09 11:46
To not do a party for my DDs fourth b'day. 18 04/07/09 10:43
to think that the people on netmums would take a good ear bashing with the same good humour as you do here on mumsnet!!!?? 109 04/07/09 10:40
to just want a fucking job? 15 04/07/09 10:39
to insist DD stays in own bed? 3 04/07/09 10:30
to really really want to murder my XP? 30 04/07/09 09:47
To be fed up hearing "oh s(he) is just bored at school" re badly behaved children? 67 04/07/09 09:18
To be really nervous about my wedding tomorrow? 47 04/07/09 08:49
AIBU to think our school office staff ..... 94 04/07/09 08:33
... or are the locals really rude? 124 04/07/09 08:28
is this totally weird behaviour or what? 38 04/07/09 08:13
to not be remotely concerned that there is a case of swine flu at ds's school? 22 04/07/09 07:39
To wish that dp could make the slightest decision without cnsulting me? 3 04/07/09 02:25
to think that my bank have been very unreasonable. 9 04/07/09 01:32
To Think Midnight is more than late enough 3 04/07/09 00:57
or is this acceptable behaviour at a school fete? 21 04/07/09 00:36
to worry about Invitations to two parties at house with giant trampoline with no net! 56 03/07/09 23:54
To assume that, at some point, we are going to get swine flu and to be really quite scared about it 66 03/07/09 23:27
- A Genuine AIBU? 41 03/07/09 22:47
to not make my 10 year old daughter wear a cycling helmet? 360 03/07/09 22:18
not to want to take the DC to their grandpa's while he dies? 25 03/07/09 22:16
to think this isn't a song... it's the world's biggest cliche collection? 20 03/07/09 22:06
To be a little sad that the shop assistant spolied dd's birthday surprise 56 03/07/09 22:00
to think that some mothers are just shit 143 03/07/09 21:59
To think the price of sun block is DISGUSTING 30 03/07/09 20:57
To think my doctor has overstepped the mark by sending me this letter? 286 03/07/09 20:34
To have spent the day looking like pippy longstockings because of the heat? 4 03/07/09 19:58
To think if you are given a duplicate gift you smile, say thank you and DON'T mention it 69 03/07/09 19:57
to think David Bowie is a genius and 18 03/07/09 19:35
to expect a buggy to last more than 8 weeks? 19 03/07/09 19:20
To think that if people keep calling me up eventually it will get round 26 03/07/09 19:12
Sexism from birth 33 03/07/09 18:28
In thinking BFing baby in a baby change with a queue outside the door is selfish and a bit mingin'. 155 03/07/09 18:16
To let my stick insects take their chances in the garden 20 03/07/09 18:09
to want to destroy evertything related to ITNG... 10 03/07/09 17:41
to refuse to take ds to play centre. 14 03/07/09 17:34
after packing LO's cups, plates, paddling pool, food etc for s/catering holiday AIBU to think a hotel would be better? 6 03/07/09 17:27
To want to F-ing SCREAM 48 03/07/09 17:18
To get annoyed at people moaning about crying kids at the supermarket? 82 03/07/09 16:39
....to feel a mite annoyed with the doctor's surgery? 7 03/07/09 14:52
To put my little miss judgey pants on today because 36 03/07/09 14:46
To want to stay natural despite looks fading fast and dds getting lovelier by the minute? 36 03/07/09 14:42
to blame MN for burnt lunch? 4 03/07/09 13:46
to have abandoned my shopping at Tesco in a huff? 35 03/07/09 12:26
To not believe there is any such condition as.... 82 03/07/09 11:49
to be livid that dh just sat there with a scowl on his miserable face while I stood (emetophobes keep out) 14 03/07/09 11:39
to think my husband is responsible for his own reversing 25 03/07/09 11:32
to feel tempted to start smoking again after nine years without? 32 03/07/09 11:26
to be shocked and disgusted with Nottingham Police 59 03/07/09 11:22
Oh my god !! has anyone else had sky high gas and electric bill yet !! 95 03/07/09 10:46
To think my Mum should *help* when she comes to stay? 92 03/07/09 10:38
Of course I'm not! I am fed up with Americanisms... 347 03/07/09 10:23
to be SHOCKED that I was attacked this morning by a 90yr old man!!!!! And they say its TEENAGERS that are the HOOLIGANS! 73 03/07/09 09:46
to want to be able to buy a pair of shorts for a small boy with a drawstring waist that actually works!! 6 03/07/09 09:11
DD got 5Bs in her SATS results and wants to celebrate, I don't 112 03/07/09 09:10
to wish tax credits would stop giving me so much money 15 03/07/09 08:38
to be unhealthily obsessed with.. 15 03/07/09 08:15
To put stickers over ex landlord's SAEs? 6 02/07/09 23:31
AIBU - to be a party pooper? 10 02/07/09 23:17
to want people to congratulate me on finding out DC2's gender instead of... 57 02/07/09 23:15
AIBU to think that BFing is not 'the *most* natural thing in the world'? 63 02/07/09 23:12
The Experiment - advice please 50 02/07/09 22:39
To wonder where my swine flu leaflet is? 13 02/07/09 22:38
to be trying to work out how we can live without using any gas/electricity cos I can't afford to use the little we do!?!?! 11 02/07/09 21:58
to get annoyed when people are determined they are right 10 02/07/09 21:57
To be puzzled that the "heatwave" is such a big deal? 6 02/07/09 21:34
to think that an identical twin (or triplet) can never really know which one it is 62 02/07/09 21:06
To be peed off that some people can be so rude..... 41 02/07/09 20:54
To think a 7yr old should NOT have a mobile phone or Laptop 59 02/07/09 20:52
In wanting my fiance to have some enthusiasm/involvement in planning our wedding? 28 02/07/09 20:51
to not want to dress DS in blue 'cheeky monkey' clothing? 45 02/07/09 20:21
to think that my daughter prob saved a life today? 24 02/07/09 19:46
to want to hit a mum at playgroup? 57 02/07/09 19:29
To think the deliver guy was a rude ****** 19 02/07/09 19:23
Another Tesco's rant 12 02/07/09 19:22
To think Bob Marley would sound utterly ridiculous with a British accent 2 02/07/09 18:55
to tell my bro to F off re: my mums birthday present? 10 02/07/09 18:30
To find people who ignore you on MSN, but then expect you to reply right away when THEY contact you rude?? 7 02/07/09 17:44
to not send DS to football training tonight as it is so hot? 10 02/07/09 17:42
to hate the bloody heat? 27 02/07/09 16:59
To be annoyed with xDP for taking off the condom 84 02/07/09 15:58
To vomit, well gage, in front of my class of 7/8 year olds?? 10 02/07/09 14:52
to be a bit disappointed in my children's spoilt attitude? 62 02/07/09 14:24
AIBU about suncream? 31 02/07/09 13:34
To be really narked that on a hot day like this I cannot dry my washing 6 02/07/09 13:24
To think that DP should have proposed by now. Long ranty post 98 02/07/09 12:01
to think that the tango adverts are asking for trouble? 4 02/07/09 11:49
Parent & child car parking spaces... 64 02/07/09 11:45
to dislike the mn talk links on the home page 33 02/07/09 10:27
to have misgivngs about moving into a house at no.13 ...... 18 02/07/09 10:27
in being annoyed with Boots for not doing a favourite product any more? 14 02/07/09 10:08
to really dislike the Little Dish advert. 10 02/07/09 09:42
to wonder why my friend doesn't use the library? 106 02/07/09 06:59
Taking his friend out on a 'date', but not me 15 02/07/09 00:47
AIBU for underestimating my husband.... 13 02/07/09 00:32
to want o go back to my original MN name even though 96 01/07/09 23:40
to be miffed at MIL sending DH a Father's Day card and Present on DD's behalf ...? 65 01/07/09 23:18
to think sex education in school needs updating? 12 01/07/09 23:11
To "forget" to send ds in full uniform tomorrow 13 01/07/09 22:56
to hate summer evenings/nights 10 01/07/09 22:41
the children are doing my head in and THEY WONT GO TO BED [angry] [stressed] 18 01/07/09 22:35
to be very, very glad that Jo Whiley isn't one of the mums at our school's gates? 134 01/07/09 22:15
to think that people who drop litter are worse than pondlife? 19 01/07/09 22:06
to want to tell people to cover up their cracked heels and acres of hard yellowing skin? 310 01/07/09 22:06
to not read Books? 206 01/07/09 21:53
AIBU or have I lost perspective on things? 27 01/07/09 21:24
to shit my pants because.... 10 01/07/09 21:22
To think WTF when I see people feeding their kids chocolate in this heat! 19 01/07/09 21:15
to think that they should all b@*%$r off back to where they came from? 39 01/07/09 20:43
to not know the best way to "despatch" a mouse when it is glued to the inside of a baited cardboard box 30 01/07/09 20:30
To kill the rat? 47 01/07/09 20:24
To have a large G&T with ice in becasue it's hot and Murray is wobbling? 21 01/07/09 20:17
worried about mum 4 01/07/09 20:03
to be so excited I might pee!!!! 8 01/07/09 19:41
Letting DS2 stay off nursery? 9 01/07/09 19:40
...to be annoyed that one parent hogged the classroom tour? 13 01/07/09 19:09
To Be A Pointless Emotional Lump 11 01/07/09 18:11
untitled 8 01/07/09 17:50
To want to lob a brick through the windscreen of the car whose alarm keeps... 3 01/07/09 17:40
to anyonymously send a mate some Flexitol 35 01/07/09 17:19
Ok so following on from this 3 01/07/09 17:15
To feel completely devastated by having forgotten to collect a friend's dd from an activity? 43 01/07/09 17:02
to go and pick up the kids in my bikini? 48 01/07/09 17:00
To be annoyed about this? 7 01/07/09 16:17
to think that children should do a bit more than preparing for sports day for the entire summer term? 42 01/07/09 16:16
To Fancy Charlie Brooker and hope he's on Mumsnet? 63 01/07/09 15:05
in asking for my ex's girlfriends address when my kids stay there? 164 01/07/09 14:56
Am I being unreasonable or is this verbal abuse? 86 01/07/09 14:44
for wanting to blow Peppa Pig's nose! 22 01/07/09 13:58
To have had a massive row with my colleague because she was reading my sister's email 14 01/07/09 13:47
to be very frank with dd WWYD? 22 01/07/09 13:30
DH has a temperature, should he watch the baby whilst I take DD to Montessori?? Quick... 9 01/07/09 12:40
to think the school might have warned me about swine flu in ds2's class 5 01/07/09 11:20
to get really annoyed with people who call Tesco "Tescos'? 187 01/07/09 10:09
To be mumsnetting on my ipod in my pool? 8 01/07/09 09:59
To think that the cover of OK this week is a bit sick? 20 01/07/09 09:55
to think some schools take things too far part2!!! 33 01/07/09 08:54
To think that dog owners should take the responsibility and worm their dogs? 5 01/07/09 08:36
To want to give these cats a home? 34 01/07/09 08:31
AIBU to aid the needless suffering of an animal? 5 01/07/09 04:20
to be horrified by dreadful use of the apostrophe in signage. DH says nobody else notices. 79 01/07/09 01:56
to be steamingly furious at the Post Office.. 16 01/07/09 00:28
To think that Paul McCartney is unbearably annoying? 58 30/06/09 23:30
to want ds (3) to not always try and sabotage the "quality" time I'm trying to spend with his sisters after school? 3 30/06/09 23:12
to have told dp that this dress was innapropriate for our dd and to ask him not to shop for her in that shop again but to let her keep the dress. 128 30/06/09 23:05
to worried about DC's getting sunstroke at their Sports Day 8 30/06/09 22:41


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