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Would this upset you or am I being silly?

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ChangeyMacChangeName · 22/04/2024 13:13

Whilst cooking dinner I told my aunt a cooking tip. Perhaps everyone knows about it, and it seriously is a tiny thing, but something that works well in a recipe. I'm probably the last to know!

My husband leaned over and smirked at my aunty and uncle and said "for my next tip, I'll be teaching you all to suck eggs".

Everyone thought it was hilarious and laughed loudly.

I know its a just little thing but I felt upset and stupid. Face went red and hot. My husband said there's nothing wrong work what he said.

Am I overreacting? I can laugh at myself normally and do. I dont know why this upset me, DH doesnt normally poke fun at me in front of others - which is what it felt like. I'm being silly right?

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nervousweddingguest · 22/04/2024 13:21

RichardsGear · 22/04/2024 13:17

Yes, you're being silly. You've told him you didn't like it; he doesn't think it was a big deal. Just forget about it.

oh but this is Mums Net... what has to happen now is the 'leave him' brigade have to turn up and begin the witch hunt! by the end of this post the OP should be divorced and living in a comune for singel abused wome!

if i got upset about every jokey or negative comment my other half made about me.. i'd be in a loony bin by now.

i think i must be the only person that has only just learned the tecnique to open an oxo cube.. but i still tell everyone and his dog about it.. cos its new to me

Maddy70 · 22/04/2024 13:19

It's a throwaway comment I wouldn't have been upset by that

WallaceinAnderland · 22/04/2024 13:19

We have to know the tip OP

TheChosenTwo · 22/04/2024 13:19

I’m not the right person to ask, me and dh regularly take the piss out of each other in front of other people, no harm intended, just being silly.
I think you’re being incredibly over sensitive but that’s because we operate a high level of ridiculous banter in our house and it’s what we’re used to!

Stripeysocks1981 · 22/04/2024 13:17

pongy · 22/04/2024 13:15

What was the tip?! I think it was a bit mean of your DH but he might have been trying to rescue a situation where you seemed to be patronising his aunt. All depends on his tone of voice, and his aunt’s reaction to what you said.

Yeah I agree with this.

RichardsGear · 22/04/2024 13:17

Yes, you're being silly. You've told him you didn't like it; he doesn't think it was a big deal. Just forget about it.

HelloWorld68 · 22/04/2024 13:16

I also want to know what the tip was. Although admittedly was a bit mean of your husband.

pongy · 22/04/2024 13:15

What was the tip?! I think it was a bit mean of your DH but he might have been trying to rescue a situation where you seemed to be patronising his aunt. All depends on his tone of voice, and his aunt’s reaction to what you said.