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That moment you realise you really do hate them

185 replies

Thetimeisno · 05/01/2025 22:32

DM is having life saving operation followed by ongoing treatment starting next week. Had a family gathering today as she was too ill over Xmas. DH knew at Xmas it was going to either be today or yesterday based on greater availability. States he didn't know it was definitely happening so booked to play golf and go for drinks afterwards.

Asks me yesterday do I want him to come. I say yes but what about golf. He says he can get out of it. I ask later is he coming and he says no he really should play golf 🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡

Also said I may need to make trips back home a day a week to help out DM and his response is 'well it depends what day it is' - we have 2 primary school age children.

He barely works, just lazes around the house doing nothing. Will save you the expletives but he's such a lazy........

Think this really is it. I couldn't despise him more.

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Bestfootforward11 · 05/01/2025 23:14

I’m sorry to hear about your DM and I hope all goes ok. I think when these painful times arise it can remind us we only have one chance at life and it’s when people really show themselves for who they are. It sounds like your DH adds little to your life and at this moment when he could actually step up he has chosen not to. You deserve much more.

Workhardcryharder · 05/01/2025 23:11

No coming back from this! Sometimes it’s easier to be by yourself than someone who drains the emotional energy from you. Leave and model a healthy partnership for your children. Good luck!

Endofyear · 05/01/2025 23:07

If he can't step up when you really need him, he's not worth your time, energy or love. He sounds like a lazy useless arse. If I were you, I'd start getting my ducks in a row - get legal advice and start making plans! I hope your mum's operation and treatment goes well 💐

Michellesbackbrace · 05/01/2025 22:43

Just get your stuff ready and go to your dm when you need to, tell him the night before. Don’t ask him. I bet he doesn’t ask your permission to go and play golf does he?

Times like this (parents being ill etc) are times when a partner who loves you would really step up and be there. It sounds like he doesn’t care and has checked out.

Get your ducks in a row as they say.

Raindropskeepfallinonmyhead · 05/01/2025 22:39

What a tosser.
Are you in a position to split up? Doesn't sound like he brings much to the table

Yellowseat · 05/01/2025 22:38

Yep when you know you know

YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 05/01/2025 22:38

Absolute bellend. He has shown you exactly who he is, you very much need to listen.

TerribleGardener · 05/01/2025 22:36

I'm so sorry, sounds like you've asked for the bare minimum support in very a difficult situation and he quite simply can't be bothered. Unbelievably selfish.

toomuchfaff · 05/01/2025 22:36

As for "well it depends what day it is' - we have 2 primary school age children.

It's a good job those children have two parents isn't it, I'm sure he will cope while you Go look after mum.

Prick

toomuchfaff · 05/01/2025 22:34

Life's to short to spend it with a dick.

If you hate him (and good reason), then get out of it and breathe free.