Mumsnet affair hypocrisy

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WonderLandfan · 12/09/2023 17:56

Anyone else notice how when a woman posts about her DH cheating, he is the scum of the earth and should be left immediately;

When a woman posts she is the Cheater, she is just going through a rough time and the responses are much softer... especially if the poster reveals how awful her current parent is to justify the cheating.

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WonderLandfan · 12/09/2023 18:04

I notice it's always the same script as well - it starts off with how awful their current partner is to try and favour opinions

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WonderLandfan · 12/09/2023 18:03

@Curseofthenation I didn't say sexist, I said hypocritical

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PiIlock · 12/09/2023 18:02

Most do, but then there's the few who claim that you're misogynistic of you tell op to have some accountability for her actions

Curseofthenation · 12/09/2023 18:02

Well, I'm not sure you would call that sexist. A better comparison would be between a man confessing to cheating on MN as opposed to a woman.

Obviously there isn't much point in beating a remorseful cheat while they are down and looking for advice (although many will). However, a woman that has been cheated on might appreciate their partner being slammed or criticised while they're angry and coming to terms with an awful situation.

Certainlyreally · 12/09/2023 18:01

nah - i disagree - most posters who say they have had/having an affair get their arse roundly handed to them on a plate!

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WonderLandfan · 12/09/2023 18:01

@DustyLee123 not just the recent post but a lot of posts from the past - it seems on Mumsnet, it's okay for a woman to cheat but not a man

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DustyLee123 · 12/09/2023 17:58

I’m assuming you’re talking about the recent post ? YANBU

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WonderLandfan · 12/09/2023 17:57

Also, in the past, seen comments such as "you don't have to tell him"

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