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To feel pissed off with DH?

81 replies

LemonyMarathon · 04/11/2024 18:04

This issue is niggling. Am I being a sulky perimenopausal cow, or do I have a point?

DH does lots of day to day stuff round the house (e.g., cooking, laundry), because he works very PT. I'm the main earner and work FT. He could earn more, but doesn't work many hours and very much values time not working. Fine. I knew he was like this when I met him (although it was pre-kids and I didn't understand implications).

He hates DIY, and it takes YONKS to get him to do anything, although he is also really reluctant to get someone in. He recently took 18 months to fit a curtain rail.

Anyway, this week, he announces he's spending most of a weekday (one of the few in which he usually works the full day) helping a mate out with some DIY. Fitting a curtain rail, in fact.

I'm just... fucked off. I feel like a right bitch - he's helping out a lovely mate. I just think this kind of takes the piss. AIBU?

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LemonyMarathon · 04/11/2024 18:10

MariMari2023 · 04/11/2024 18:09

Does he do the main share of childcare?

He used to. The kids are teenagers now, and if anything, I do more.

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MariMari2023 · 04/11/2024 18:09

Does he do the main share of childcare?

Devilsmommy · 04/11/2024 18:08

Yanbu. 18 months to fit a curtain rail is taking the raving piss. Especially as he works PT and you're FT. Does he do it on purpose, kind of like strategic incompetence? I'd be having words, shape up or fuck off

LemonyMarathon · 04/11/2024 18:08

He is a lovely bloke, and he's always helping people out.
I just feel like I'm the one funding his generous hearted deeds, but don't get any of the satisfaction myself.

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LittleLadyCece · 04/11/2024 18:07

this would piss me off too!

Whatifitallgoesright · 04/11/2024 18:07

Next time you just have to get someone in. He will be annoyed, it will hurt his manly pride. Big deal, maybe he'll get round quicker to the next thing.