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DH having a rant at me

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Bettib00 · 24/12/2024 08:51

My car was in the garage and my parents' car was in front of the garage so we took my husband's car to go shopping.

My husband's car takes a while to heat up, as it's an older car (15 reg), whilst my car heats up quickly.

Whilst in the car I twice mentioned it was cold and I also expressed concern that the car is probably cold when he drops our children off at school in the morning.

He turned up the heat but I mentioned my feet were still cold. He shook his head and went on a nasty rant about how I have to complain about something every day to him, and he didn't want to listen to me anymore. He proceed to recounted everything I had complained about that was which was a complete exaggeration.

I have hyperthyroidism and a whole host of other problems and I an ND. I was really upset at DH comments. We didn't speak yesterday or today. He will apologise but I don't want to forgive him. He is always belittling me and my feelings.
Shouslnt your husband listen, just listen, without exceptation.

OP posts:
HPandthelastwish · 24/12/2024 09:17

As far as the children go, they can walk to school to warm up but being in a cold cr briefly will wake them up and not d any damage. Again you are an adult so if you thought they might be cold why not but two cheap fleece blankets to have in the back of the car? You are capable of doing things alone.

Boomer55 · 24/12/2024 09:17

You sound like a real drama queen - no wonder he was annoyed. No one wants to listen to someone constantly moaning.🙄

Holliegee · 24/12/2024 09:16

I know what the OP means, I too have thyroid issues and other auto immune stuff going on and once I get cold it’s awful, trying to get warm again and it makes me feel so poorly and sore.
i think perhaps she just wanted acknowledgment that she is struggling and was feeling the cold - of course she knew he was doing what he could, I think she just wanted a bit of sympathy and support.

Bettib00 · 24/12/2024 09:15

MatildaTheCat · 24/12/2024 09:01

You were belittling him and his much older car.

I wasn't. I commenting on how cold it was; how is this belittling him?

OP posts:
gamerchick · 24/12/2024 09:15

You know the car takes a while to heat up OP. Why on earth moan about it? You're moaning for no reason, what do you expect him to do?

Seriously dude, just stop.

Ponoka7 · 24/12/2024 09:15

"We didn't speak yesterday or today. He will apologise but I don't want to forgive him."
You are emotionally abusive. If he posted on here, he'd be told to start to make plans to leave.

HPandthelastwish · 24/12/2024 09:14

You know the car is cold.
You know you feel the cold more because of a health conditions
So why didnt you take responsibility and take a blanket or extra coat to put over your legs?

Your are an adult. He did what was in his power to do. I had to listen to another adult moan about things they could fix I'd be annoyed too

pilates · 24/12/2024 09:14

YABU

TeenLifeMum · 24/12/2024 09:14

I’m always cold but reading your post, even in your version you went on about it. Wear more layers. We have a 2014 car and it’s fine. Doesn’t have the heated seats of the newer car but does the job. You sound annoying.

Ponoka7 · 24/12/2024 09:13

We live in the UK, it gets cold. Temporary cold doesn't do children any harm (medical issues asides). It's actually healthier that children get acclimatised to were they are growing up. He couldn't get the car to heat up any faster, you don't have to verbalise every thought/feeling. Dress for the weather/have a blanket and don't rely on artificial heat.

Ablondiebutagoody · 24/12/2024 09:12

Cars are cold on a winter morning so you moaning that he is somehow mistreating the kids by ferrying them to school in a cold car is completely unnecessary. You should probably stfu

PicturePlace · 24/12/2024 09:12

YABU. Stop complaining. You will be happier, as will everyone around you.

BitOutOfPractice · 24/12/2024 09:12

You have a massive communication gulf here. And quite A lot of the problem is down to you. Not speaking to your partner for days and refusing to accept an apology (which it sounds to me like he has to do regularly to keep the peace and break the silence) is really horrible behaviour OP. I was on the receiving end of behaviour like that from my exH. It’s a miserable way to live.

Olika · 24/12/2024 09:12

I could imagine it being annoying and would get on my nerves if I had to listen to you complaining about stuff like that. What do you want him to do about a cold car? Miraculously make it heat up fast? I think you need to stop complaining about external things that are out of his control. And the kids won't die if they sit in a chill car.

kierenthecommunity · 24/12/2024 09:11

I think the DC would cope. Presumably they have coats on? If they walked to school would you want the weather to turn the temperature up?

Butchyrestingface · 24/12/2024 09:09

Shouslnt your husband listen, just listen, without exceptation.

Fuck no. I’d have opened the door and told you get out and walk. That’ll heat your tootsies up nicely. 😂

PiastriThePastry · 24/12/2024 09:09

Also saying he should just listen and listen is such a weird comment. And now you’re giving him the silent treatment. You’re not coming across well here op.

DaringLion · 24/12/2024 09:08

I think you would get on anyone’s nerves keep moaning

pinkdelight · 24/12/2024 09:08

Shouslnt your husband listen, just listen, without exceptation.

Of course not. Why should he? You're not uttering the word of god. You're moaning and it's boring. Everyone has their limit.

MrsSkylerWhite · 24/12/2024 09:08

HelplessSoul · Today 08:55

"Shouslnt your husband listen, just listen, without exceptation

No. No-one should have to do that.

Timely · 24/12/2024 09:07

Sorry but OT, I thought people with hyperthyroidism got too hot and hypothyroidism made people feel cold. Are you on the right meds?

HelplessSoul · 24/12/2024 09:07

Bettib00 · 24/12/2024 09:03

No, no, no. I am always willing to listen to him.

Hard to believe based on your opening post.

I feel sorry for him having to listen to you repeatedly moan about a cold car.

What did you expect him to do about it? Tell the car off for not heating up faster?

Or perhaps build you a log fire inside the car to warm you up and shut you up?

Poor bloke.

PiastriThePastry · 24/12/2024 09:07

‘I’m cold, I’m cold, the kids will be cold in here, my feet are cold….’ Fuck me I’d be telling you to shut up too 😅 it does sound as though he probably has a point saying you whinge a lot!

Octopies · 24/12/2024 09:07

The kids will get cold in winter when they're sent out to the playground for break time. The not speaking for days after a disagreement is not usual, why don't you want to accept his apology?

Dontwearmysocks · 24/12/2024 09:07

A cold car will heat up eventually. Did you really have to keep banging on about it? Very irritating when there’s actually not a lot the poor guy can do about it.
You could have moved your parents car and used the warm one yourself if that big a deal.

The school run thing is a nonsense btw.

and no he shouldn’t have to listen unquestionably to your ranting.

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