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To think that *Some men steal the joy

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Vodkaandpepsimax · 08/12/2024 21:49

Out of life?

I see it around me, with friend’s husbands and then often have it at home with mine and also grew up with a dad who veered between super fun, very imaginative and funny to very grumpy…It would feel like a lot revolved around his mood, whereas mum stayed pretty constant (or pretended to be at least)
Yesterday, trying to get all christmassy (I enjoy it all and especially for dd, 6’s sake) went to a christmas event, Dh silent in the car, me singing along awkwardly with dd to a Mr Tumble xmas cd. It was very busy when we arrived, lots of time to park, yes annoying, but dh so moody about it, I offer to drive/park, he snaps back. Complains about queues for the hot chocolate…just takes the joy out of the experience. I’ve booked for just dd and I to go to see The Nutcracker as I know it will be a much nicer, special experience just us, but obviously need to do things as a family.
Anyone else in this situation

OP posts:
Saz12 · 08/12/2024 21:53

Its a great compliment to say "he/she could make being in a multi storey carpark fun".Some people can make a holiday miserable.

user1471517900 · 08/12/2024 21:51

That's quite the extrapolation from him not enjoying a packed and stressful event. A lot of people can enjoy things but not an event like you describe.