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To be SO fucking hurt by this

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BelleSauvage9 · 10/11/2024 00:27

Just been at a birthday party for my nephew in laws partner. At the end of the night dp made a big point of telling nephew to get up in the morning with their kids (because he never does). Dp NEVER gets up with our kids. Not on my birthday, mother's day, just never. I feel so unbelievably hurt that he thinks nephews partner is worth that effort and I, the mother of his children, his partner, the hub of our home, is not.

I expressed this to him. His response was that he tells me to wake him up. I've told him many times there's no point in doing that because if I'm awake enough to wake him, then I'm awake and I won't be able to go back to sleep. And it just feels like a bloody cop out, and puts the responsibility onto me. How the hell does being responsible for your own lie in make you feel valued and appreciated and cared for. I just despair :(

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Coolasfeck · 10/11/2024 07:19

So I assume he suddenly changed and became unappreciative after DC3 was born? Before that he was the perfect gent? Otherwise why did you have DC1 or any DC beyond this? Make it make sense!

ssd · 10/11/2024 07:15

@BelleSauvage9 , if you are waiting for him to step up and read your mind you'll be waiting a while.

Tell him what you want and what he can do about it.

I know its shite but men are a different species and sometimes they just need told.

Bettyfromlondon · 10/11/2024 07:12

I suggest you stop making him coffee from today! He probably does not even notice the thoughtful.kindnesses you extend to him and just takes them for granted. They should go in both directions!

ElfAndSafetyBored · 10/11/2024 07:10

Yupppp · 10/11/2024 01:01

I’d be homicidal alright, but rather than him thinking his nephew’s partner was worth the effort of getting up for and you aren’t, I think he was trying to sound like a top husband in front of other people.

I agree with this.

And I would have called him out there and then in front of everyone with a loud ‘What???? You never do that! You just blissfully snore away whilst I get up. Every single morning. Even on Mother’s Day’.

SandyY2K · 10/11/2024 06:57

The fact that he realises it's a good think for his nephew's partner to have a lie in is positive. Many men wouldn't say that to their own family especially.

You just need to enforce things with him, as he is willing (as he should be) to do if himself.

He manages to wake up to go to work, so he can do this this.
Don't just stay there being resentful. Hold him to his word.

historyrepeatz · 10/11/2024 06:52

I probably would be kicking myself for not having found a way to call him out at the time. I know OP said she wouldn't do that. I also think if she had he probably would have come home seething about it and she would have had to deal with that too.

ClytemnestraWasMisunderstood · 10/11/2024 06:46

BelleSauvage9 · 10/11/2024 00:37

But this is part of the problem isn't it, why should I have to tell him to set his alarm?! If he cares about me and values my contribution to our household why can't he think for himself to set an alarm?? Why can't he think to himself 'she works really hard for our family, she must be tired, I'll make an effort tomorrow and get up with the kids, I best set my alarm to make sure I wake up'. Why is it MY responsibility to make him behave like an appreciative partner?!

You cannot play relationship games if you haven't told the other player the rules.
In your mind, which you expect him to read 'because he cares about you', he should be anticipating your wishes and acting in certain ways.
He however, doesn't know this because the game, so far, has gone down a track. You've been bending the rules hoping that he will catch on and realise these are an odd set of rules (you doing the kids in the morning), but to date, he hasn't. Now you've seen someone else playing by the rules in your head and are pissed off.
Tell your partner the rules.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 10/11/2024 06:41

Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:38

Urm yes its ppssible to look after your children and work. Its hard to be unhappy and humilated. His life gets easier if he leaves. He wont because he is not with her because she provides childcare. Like have some self respect.

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Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:38

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 10/11/2024 06:34

He won't leave her, because if he did he would actually have to take care of his own children during his contact time. She might end up leaving him if he doesn't pull his weight though.

Urm yes its ppssible to look after your children and work. Its hard to be unhappy and humilated. His life gets easier if he leaves. He wont because he is not with her because she provides childcare. Like have some self respect.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 10/11/2024 06:34

Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:30

We can agree to disagree but no i dont use humilation to control or encourage behaviour changes. Its actilually crazy that you do. Been there done that left.

He won't leave her, because if he did he would actually have to take care of his own children during his contact time. She might end up leaving him if he doesn't pull his weight though.

Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:34

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Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:30

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 10/11/2024 06:27

No, what's unkind is to advise another man to make sure he gets up with his children and gives her wife a much deserved lie in from time to time in front of your wife when you know damn well you never do that for her.

If he wants to get the credit for getting up with his children and letting his partner have a lie in, the solution is actually really simple. He has to actually DO IT. And then he can show off about doing it.

We can agree to disagree but no i dont use humilation to control or encourage behaviour changes. Its actilually crazy that you do. Been there done that left.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 10/11/2024 06:27

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No, what's unkind is to advise another man to make sure he gets up with his children and gives her wife a much deserved lie in from time to time in front of your wife when you know damn well you never do that for her.

If he wants to get the credit for getting up with his children and letting his partner have a lie in, the solution is actually really simple. He has to actually DO IT. And then he can show off about doing it.

Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:27

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Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:25

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Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:24

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MissScarletInTheBallroom · 10/11/2024 06:19

ChiefEverythingOfficer · 10/11/2024 06:18

Think our point may not be hitting the mark.

Yeah, you're right about that. Good grief.

Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:19

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ChiefEverythingOfficer · 10/11/2024 06:18

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 10/11/2024 06:16

Of course I'm not her bloody partner!

I was joking that YOU must be him because nobody else would be arguing that she should be concerned with letting him look good in front of his family by acting like he's a brilliant partner and dad when in reality he does bugger all!

Think our point may not be hitting the mark.

Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:18

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MissScarletInTheBallroom · 10/11/2024 06:18

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Why do you write like that?

Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:17

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ChiefEverythingOfficer · 10/11/2024 06:17

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You are funny.

Is it school holidays? 😁

Wasityoubecayse · 10/11/2024 06:17

Read the thread, im loving this morning so far.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 10/11/2024 06:16

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Of course I'm not her bloody partner!

I was joking that YOU must be him because nobody else would be arguing that she should be concerned with letting him look good in front of his family by acting like he's a brilliant partner and dad when in reality he does bugger all!

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