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DH invited my family over but our house is a tip

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jhnroirj · 02/11/2024 14:56

Am currently recovering from abdominal surgery this week and can't do much. DH has had to work and look after DC. However, he decided to invite my family over tomorrow. Our house is a tip, and I said that this is fine so long as he cleans before they come but if not, then he should uninvited them. He is now pissed off and says that I should do get in touch with them and tell them they aren't welcome. But I didn't invite them in the first place.

Yes, there is obviously a back story. My dad is quite judgy and will make comments. Dh doesn't think having a clean house when guests come is important but he also comes from a family of hoarders who never had anyone over. Am tired, sore and pissed off.

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jhnroirj · 02/11/2024 20:13

My dad is ok but he is also stuck in his ways doesnt do social niceties. Like he wouldnt keep things to himself and will say outright 'oh wow is your house a tip'. Regardless, I just don't need visitors right now...

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Caroparo52 · 02/11/2024 20:05

Do nothing... when the judgy people arrive hobble downstairs and plonk self on sofa looking in agony. Ramp up your pain play , dont offer to do anything and say you're incapacitated with post surgery pain and have been relying on dh to hold the fort..... then fuck off back to bed... let him take it from there

GivingitToGod · 02/11/2024 19:27

jhnroirj · 02/11/2024 15:13

Oh my father would clean but I don't see why he should have to. He does all the cleaning at my parents house and takes pride in it. However, am pissed off at Dh for just disregarding the fact that I don't want my parents to come to a tip.

I'm sure your husband invited them with best of intentions. Sad that your parents judge your house. You have had major surgery and young kids, they should be giving you a break
Wishing u a good recovery

Rebecccca · 02/11/2024 19:21

Anyone who truly loves and cares for you wouldn’t care about the mess

ScabbyHorse · 02/11/2024 19:09

He should be cleaning the place top to bottom and looking after you properly. Tell him he has to do this before bed tonight or tell them not to come.

GoldenLegend · 02/11/2024 17:52

If your dad were judgy, surely it would be about your OH since you're out of action at the moment.

TeabySea · 02/11/2024 17:40

You didn't invite them, you don't get on with them, and your DH is making it your responsibility to tidy or cancel?
Are you well enough to go out? Find a cafe and remove yourself from the situation until their visit is over?

Nothatgingerpirate · 02/11/2024 17:40

JFDIYOLO · 02/11/2024 16:44

The only reason anyone should be dropping in on you post surgery is to look after you.

To tidy and clean and do some laundry and cook you a nice meal.

You seem to be surrounded by men who do not get this.

I'm so sorry.

Yes.
However, I quite like a man who's a neat freak.
Daddy should clean!
👍😉

Marsh3melz · 02/11/2024 17:35

MauveCritic · 02/11/2024 14:58

Phone them up and say you aren't feeling up for a visit. You are still recovering from surgery.

This along with firm words to your DH. How inconsiderate

BCBird · 02/11/2024 17:31

He needs to uninvite them

Dishwashersaurous · 02/11/2024 17:20

Actually could this be the moment to get your husband to understand why you don't want a relationship with your parents.

Your father comes over, is rude about your house and upsets you.

Then your husband Actually gets it

Eenameenadeeka · 02/11/2024 17:19

I understand. I can't have people round if it's messy. My parents aren't mean or judge, but they keep things very tidy and im embarrassed if they see things messy even though they wouldn't be rude about it. Why can't your husband just tidy up since it needs doing

Loobyloo9 · 02/11/2024 17:14

jhnroirj · 02/11/2024 15:57

Dh invited them because my dad is retired and bored. He also invited them the day of my surgery which I was also not pleased about.. Dh is keen for DC to have a relationship with them...am less in contact with them as we don't get along.

Why is your dh not respecting your wishes towards contacting your parents
Does he usually disregard what you want

JFDIYOLO · 02/11/2024 17:07

Or simply put your foot down and say no.

You are not up to visitors at all and will let every one know when you've recuperated enough to welcome them.

lanthanum · 02/11/2024 17:03

jhnroirj · 02/11/2024 15:57

Dh invited them because my dad is retired and bored. He also invited them the day of my surgery which I was also not pleased about.. Dh is keen for DC to have a relationship with them...am less in contact with them as we don't get along.

In that case, I think what you need to say is that you're not up to visitors; you need a quiet day resting, so perhaps DH can take the DC to visit them or meet up somewhere.

JFDIYOLO · 02/11/2024 16:59

Write them ALL an unequivocal message telling them that you have just had surgery and have been instructed absolute rest.

That any physical effort whatsoever will probably result in burst stitches, excruciating pain, setbacks that will mean your recovery will take longer than expected.

That you'll be delighted to see them and thank them all so much for being there and stepping up with cleaning, cooking, tidying and childcare while you're convalescing. Send a shopping list.

Possible outcomes:

1 They'll cancel. Job done.

2 They'll come and pick up the cleaning things and get on with it - meanwhile you'll be playing up the invalid needing waiting on hand and foot. Job done.

3 They'll come and criticise you - if so, as soon as they start, your entire conversation will then be detailed descriptions of your surgery, how long it took, what they did, how much of a scar/stitches you have, what level of pain you are at, how much medication you're on and what it's for, exactly what doctor's orders you're following, in as much detail as possible.

Any future criticisms - just replay all that. 'Your house was a tip when we got there' 'doctor's orders were no housework at all because (repeat the TMI).'

And remind them that your husband, who actually invited them, will be doing all the hosting and cooking etc. Be very positive and happy about that.

You'll either get your house cleaned with them there - or if they cancel, or go early, peace and quiet with the house on your terms til you feel up to it.

FinallyMovingHouse · 02/11/2024 16:50

jhnroirj · 02/11/2024 15:57

Dh invited them because my dad is retired and bored. He also invited them the day of my surgery which I was also not pleased about.. Dh is keen for DC to have a relationship with them...am less in contact with them as we don't get along.

Wow OP, your DH is a prize.

BirthdayRainbow · 02/11/2024 16:50

Your problem is your dickhead of a husband. He invites them without asking, won't help clear up and wants you to be the bad guy saying no. Why?

JFDIYOLO · 02/11/2024 16:44

The only reason anyone should be dropping in on you post surgery is to look after you.

To tidy and clean and do some laundry and cook you a nice meal.

You seem to be surrounded by men who do not get this.

I'm so sorry.

Inertia · 02/11/2024 16:38

I’d be incredibly pissed off with this.

diddl · 02/11/2024 16:23

Would it be a good thing for your children to have a relationship with your parents?

If so, tell your husband to take them there!

jhnroirj · 02/11/2024 15:57

Dh invited them because my dad is retired and bored. He also invited them the day of my surgery which I was also not pleased about.. Dh is keen for DC to have a relationship with them...am less in contact with them as we don't get along.

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comedycentral · 02/11/2024 15:50

Call them and say you are feeling rougher than expected post-surgery and not up for visitors.

loropianalover · 02/11/2024 15:39

Is he inviting them round because he hopes your dad will clean??

HeadsAlwaysSpinnig · 02/11/2024 15:37

Has he invited them over because he knows your dad will clean up so he doesn't have to?