My DH is extremely forgetful, to the point of it becoming a cause of arguments.
He is not forgetful in the sense that he cannot recall long term memories, but more to do with short term information. I can give a couple of examples:
DH has the task of taking the dustbin out to the end of the lane each week in his van. Every single week he forgets to unload the bin so he ends up taking it to work with him and bringing the rubbish home again which then has to be burnt.
4 weeks ago he did this but left the bin at work. Every day since then I ask him to bring the bin home and every day he forgets. As soon as he walks in the door I ask him and his face drops.
He has a direct debit he needs to send off which he keeps forgetting to do for the past 3 weeks. Last night I printed off the forms for him and left them by his van keys. I've just been downstairs and the forms are still there.
This is driving me to tears, he tells me it is just how he is.
How would he survive on his own? It's not normal is it?
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Does my DH need to see the doctor r.e forgetfulness?
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Cosmomouse · 04/06/2015 09:23
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