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DH refers to himself as my “Dad”

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GingerBreadGinge · 29/10/2024 18:22

Weird one! DH has for a long time referred to himself as “Daddy” when it comes to me. (Not sexual!)

For example if I need his help he will say “Your Daddy will do it” “Daddy do” or “Let your Dad help you” or “Your Father will fix it” He keeps saying he should really stop calling himself my Dad.

Is this infantilising? We do have kids so he is used to being “Daddy” but he refers to himself as my “Dad”

AIBU? Is this weird?? He also says “Good girl!” When I’ve done a task etc. Or “You’re a good girl!” I’m in my forties!! DS has even begun to correct him saying “She’s not a girl, she’s a woman” Etc.

AIBU?

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Ace56 · 29/10/2024 18:25

That’s very weird if he’s doing it to you and not just when the kids are around. Has he always done this?! How did you marry him?!

StressedQueen · 29/10/2024 18:25

This is so odd and strange.

BlueMum16 · 29/10/2024 18:25

Tell him to stop. This is pathetic.

He needs to address you properly and label himself appropriately.

TheMellowFinch · 29/10/2024 18:24

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LegoTherapy · 29/10/2024 18:24

How has your vagina not clamped shut?

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distinctpossibility · 29/10/2024 18:24

Ugh that would give me the ick and would possibly be completely irreparable.

Does it bother you? If so, he needs to break the habit.