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Husband made lists about what I have done ‘wrong’

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IfIwasablackbird · 27/08/2024 10:24

We were in the car with the kids recently and I opened his phone to put google maps on. He was driving.
It came up with a list of things about me ‘No food shopping left Tuesday, nothing to cook for dinner’ and it went on, chores and things.
I asked and kind of ignored it as the kids were in the car.
When I asked later he said it was in case I brought up things he hasn’t done, so he’s made lists about me!!?!? I was so shocked.
I pointed out that I am not solely responsible for food shopping, he had actually done it that particular weekend.

We both work full time and it’s fair to say I do just about all life admin, all the school stuff, Drs, dentists, school uniform etc.
I then realise there are more lists, with stuff such as ‘went for a run, had to watch child2 while she went to have hair done’.

I’m just so hurt and upset and he sees absolutely no issue, won’t even apologise.

I can’t get past it and he doesn’t care. Basically it’s more convenient for him if I just pretend I didn’t see this.

Am I being unreasonable to feel this is a dealbreaker? It just shows a total lack of respect. We’ve been together 20 years and he has always been quite selfish but this is just next level nasty.

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Investinmyself · 27/08/2024 10:39

It sounds like he’s planning to leave and divorce.
If he is at the stage of lists of your ‘ faults’ then it’s over isn’t it.
You need to have a conversation without children there and take it from there.
I’d be pointing out that 50/50 children will mean he’s responsible for them 50% of week inc making sure food, appointments, all childcare.

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IncessantNameChanger · 27/08/2024 10:38

I can see his divorce lawyer crying, shaking and advising him to get EDRM for the ptsd of having to babysit his childten while you outrageously get your hair cut. Poor man. Who wiped his bum while you was out?

lastgreat · 27/08/2024 10:38

Why is he so petty? Some of it I don't even understand. Why can't you go for a run and he look after his own child?!

It doesn't sound healthy at all. If he has a problem, why doesn't he just say.

Balloonhearts · 27/08/2024 10:37

Well God forbid he has to watch his OWN child for a couple of hours.

I'd honestly walk out over this OP.

Lulubellamozarella · 27/08/2024 10:36

WTAF is he doing? Why the hell would someone write such a list? Makes me wonder if he is planning to somehow use this against you. Else what is he hoping to achieve by doing it?

Shoe465 · 27/08/2024 10:36

That's actually insane! So petty.

Ohdearyme72 · 27/08/2024 10:35

Give him a list of jobs to do

Andwegoroundagain · 27/08/2024 10:35

That's very wierd. Do you have a history between you of confronting each other about things done/not done?
Holding a mental or physical list of grievances is not going to be constructive for a happy marriage so I'd suggest that you try sone couples counselling as clearly there's some big unresolved issues here

Trickedbyadoughnut · 27/08/2024 10:35

So not only does he not pull his weight in this relationship, he is keeping an accounting of things that you "didn't do" to throw in your face.

Yeah, that's very nasty. I'd feel it was a dealbreaker too, personally.

CrunchyCarrot · 27/08/2024 10:34

Goodness, what is he doing, making a list of things to justify leaving you?? Does sound a bit that way OP. Not surprised you feel upset.

Sisiwawa · 27/08/2024 10:32

If he likes lists so much, give him a list of life admin/ chores to equal it up a bit!

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