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Annoyed at partner for farting next to me

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redvelvet7 · 21/05/2025 09:41

Hi, I don’t know whether I’m just hormonal from being in third trimester or whether this is a bigger issue in my relationship. For the longest time my partner has known I don’t like farting, especially not right next to me. If it’s away from me then fine. Instead of acknowledging that, he actively tries to push them out when he’s near me. It’s disgusting. I’m at a stage in my pregnancy now where I’m really uncomfortable, not feeling myself and stuff like that tips me over the edge because it’s so disrespectful. last night he did it right next to me in bed deliberately and I left and slept in the spare room. Was trying to talk to him this morning and he did it again. There’s no respect or appreciation for my boundaries.

To add to my general annoyance with him he prioritises his mum and family members over me and the baby. We had his parents over at the weekend and he let his mum go on and on at me telling me what to do in the kitchen until I couldn’t cope with it anymore and was so overwhelmed. Instead of recognising her fault or that he should have said something, he thinks it’s all on me. I am more emotionally vulnerable now than I have been in my life and trying to stay stable each day is a challenge.

so anyway AIBU to expect some decent respect and not have to put up with that?

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redvelvet7 · 21/05/2025 09:56

I ignored what she was saying (couldn’t get a word in even if I tried as she doesn’t stop for a breath) then once she’d left the kitchen, I had a go at my partner about her and said some nasty things about her and how I wish she’d go home

So you didn't say anything to her or him until she left when you became abusive about his mother and you expect him to be happy about that?

DaisyChain505 · 21/05/2025 10:02

Doesn’t matter if it’s farting or any other thing, the point is you’ve told him you don’t like something and you’ve asked him to respect your boundaries and he’s purposely ignoring them and doing it spitefully to wind you up/get a rise from you.

It’s a lack of respect, love and kindness.

KimberleyClark · 21/05/2025 10:01

Has he been like this since the beginning of your relationship?

redvelvet7 · 21/05/2025 09:56

Finallyready79 · 21/05/2025 09:52

I can’t vote because there are 2 issues in there.

The farting - annoying and childish, but I couldn’t get this worked up over it. Start doing it back and see how he likes it. Maybe then he’ll agree to stop.

the issue with your IL’s is different. You should be his priority now. Not saying they aren’t important, but his life is with you now, his priorities should change. Especially as he’s about to become a father. You need to have a serious conversation about it. What did you do when you became overwhelmed though for him to take her side?

I ignored what she was saying (couldn’t get a word in even if I tried as she doesn’t stop for a breath) then once she’d left the kitchen, I had a go at my partner about her and said some nasty things about her and how I wish she’d go home

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Finallyready79 · 21/05/2025 09:52

I can’t vote because there are 2 issues in there.

The farting - annoying and childish, but I couldn’t get this worked up over it. Start doing it back and see how he likes it. Maybe then he’ll agree to stop.

the issue with your IL’s is different. You should be his priority now. Not saying they aren’t important, but his life is with you now, his priorities should change. Especially as he’s about to become a father. You need to have a serious conversation about it. What did you do when you became overwhelmed though for him to take her side?

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 21/05/2025 09:46

I'd ltb on the farting alone.

Yanbu, he needs to pull his finger out (pun not intended) and act like a grown man who takes care of his family.

caringcarer · 21/05/2025 09:45

If his Mum starts telling you what to do in your own kitchen again, ask her to leave. Your partner should be ashamed of himself treating you like this when you are pregnant, especially. Try to spend calm time away from him and his farting.

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