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Unpaid nanny to DSD Part 2

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seasonofthebitch · 18/01/2026 16:18

Just wanted to update the previous thread…

I’m about to get on the train home after lovely weekend with my sister. I’m more certain now of my boundaries and what I will and won’t accept. I expect this will lead to the end of the marriage.

DP called me this morning and said he was “so tired, with another full on day”. He’s taken DSD AGAIN to his gym for 3 hours and will be going to take her again tonight for 2 hours as I’m “not back in time”.

Youd think for one weekend he’d have sacked off the gym. Poor DSD.

When I was sick after Christmas, he spent everyday in doors with her. Didn’t take her the park, shops, walk, play centres, swimming - no where. Because I was not doing it too!

Im having a conversation with him tonight about our future. Feeling ok about it but also prepared for some backlash… coming back here to keep me focused!

OP posts:
Alpacajigsaw · 18/01/2026 20:43

seasonofthebitch · 18/01/2026 20:39

I am done. Im not standing for this.

I don’t blame you OP. It’s really sad for the wee girl but you can’t give up your own happiness for someone else’s child that her own parents can be arsed with.

theonlygirl · 18/01/2026 20:42

VickyEadieofThigh · 18/01/2026 16:30

I'm curious - what is this 5 year old doing when she's with him at the gym?

He's probably found a female staff member to mind her. Poor kid.

Good luck OP.

Whyherewego · 18/01/2026 20:42

Good for you OP. I exercise a fair bit, used to be a lot (1-2 hours most days). I still managed to parent my kids, cook dinner, get the shopping, tidy up and all that other stuff.
He's got his priorities all wrong here

Ionlymakejokestodistractmyself · 18/01/2026 20:41

You're so much better than this

TheDaringFawn · 18/01/2026 20:41

Following

seasonofthebitch · 18/01/2026 20:39

I am done. Im not standing for this.

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MrsLizzieDarcy · 18/01/2026 20:38

Of course he can't cope, the nanny has had the weekend off and she's expected to sort out his inadequacies.

I have to say OP that you don't stand a prayer with this man.

Coaly · 18/01/2026 20:37

I am so sorry, but at least you can see very clearly that he actually is refusing to parent his child.
That mess is to punish you.

If you have ANYWHERE to go tomorrow, I strongly suggest you pack a bag and take extended space.

This is a bad man.
Extract yourself and consider contacting social services about both this childs parents.
I also think taking photos is an excellent idea.

They are a disgrace.
This is Jeremy Kyle territory.

AudreyHepburnseyes · 18/01/2026 20:36

seasonofthebitch · 18/01/2026 20:23

Walked into a shit heap of a house - toys everywhere, crumbs, dishes piled up in the sink. No toilet roll or bread/fruit for DSD packed lunch. Clothes from bath time still in the (full) bath tub.

I can’t even look at him. I’ve said he needs to go the shop to sort out DSD lunch and clean up from today. In spare room seething.

Jesus, what a pathetic man child. Surely you must have the ick now with this "man"? You are an intelligent woman with a great job who could go it alone without this millstone of a selfish prick around your neck. You're a catch. Why are you with him? If he's like this with his daughter, he'll be like this with any shared children too. Please consider your options carefully and get the hell out while you can.

arethereanyleftatall · 18/01/2026 20:36

seasonofthebitch · 18/01/2026 20:23

Walked into a shit heap of a house - toys everywhere, crumbs, dishes piled up in the sink. No toilet roll or bread/fruit for DSD packed lunch. Clothes from bath time still in the (full) bath tub.

I can’t even look at him. I’ve said he needs to go the shop to sort out DSD lunch and clean up from today. In spare room seething.

He’s fucking awful op. Absolutely fucking awful. I’m sorry for you because you havent had much time to process how very awful he is.
in his mind, this weekend was teaching you a lesson. How dare you not look after his kid, and do his housework for him.
he must take you for an absolute fool if he thinks you would fall for that.
I would remain in the spare room, and I would apply for divorce.

Blondeshavemorefun · 18/01/2026 20:36

Are 4/5yrs allowed in the gym while he trains ?

poor kid. He couldn’t just spend a day caring and playing for her

unless things change @seasonofthebitch you know this can’t continue and it will be splitting up

Reallywhatonearth · 18/01/2026 20:35

StrawberrySquash · 18/01/2026 20:16

I don't think it's terrible for a child to sit quietly with a book or an iPad for an hour, amusing themselves while an adult does a class. Obviously in this case he's not bothering to do the actual entertaining of the child the rest of the time which is where the issue comes in.

The occasional hour is one thing but this lazy self obsessed f**ker is happy to do it for hours on a regular basis

thestudio · 18/01/2026 20:34

Op, youve got to tell him he’s being a shit father. Surely he knows that is terrible parenting?

it sounds like he never puts himself second in anything.

Apillthatmakesyousayalltherightstuff · 18/01/2026 20:33

seasonofthebitch · 18/01/2026 20:23

Walked into a shit heap of a house - toys everywhere, crumbs, dishes piled up in the sink. No toilet roll or bread/fruit for DSD packed lunch. Clothes from bath time still in the (full) bath tub.

I can’t even look at him. I’ve said he needs to go the shop to sort out DSD lunch and clean up from today. In spare room seething.

So sorry for your and the girl, but glad you reached out here and to your sister.

I would have taken photos of the mess and lack of food to go with the report I'd be making to Children's Services.

Freesiapleaser · 18/01/2026 20:32

I read your last thread but am just catching up. I guess I wanted to say don't fall for the guilt trip. Cos that's what he will do next to try to guilt trip you into taking on DSD. Also you have a full on career (even PT it's hard!) you don't need to have to look after another man child. (And believe me, theres alot of them in medicine!) Just take a deep breath and concentrate on yourself for once. Taking a breather from him (even just a break, or at least tell yourself that now if you need to) doesn't mean you can never ever be in this child's life ever again. Just pass your number to her mum and say - if you ever need a bit of help or if she asks when she's a teen. I'm here. But I'm here for me and her not because of him.

Iamnotalemming · 18/01/2026 20:30

That poor little girl. I am really cross on behalf of her and you.

WhyamIinahandcartandwherearewegoing · 18/01/2026 20:30

99bottlesofkombucha · 18/01/2026 20:29

I think you’re done. What a selfish bastard he is.

THIS.

99bottlesofkombucha · 18/01/2026 20:29

I think you’re done. What a selfish bastard he is.

Isthisit22 · 18/01/2026 20:27

I just can’t imagine why an intelligent, independent, caring woman like you has ended up married to a misogynist bore. What kind of life must you both have with him going to the gym between 3-5 hours a day? Sounds absolutely mind numbingly dull.
Then to top it off it sounds like you do all the housework even though you’re a doctor?
Have you lost your senses??
You deserve so much better. Get the hell out of there and thank your lucky stars you don’t have children to tie you to the loser forever.

Scarydinosaurs · 18/01/2026 20:27

In his life, having a child has changed nothing: he is still the most important priority.

Having a child means SHE needs to be put ahead of him.

What seems to have happened is that he sees that she needs to be put ahead of you, but is totally resistant to sharing the load.

I’m sad your relationship is over, but I’m pleased you have realised this before having a child with him.

Chisbots · 18/01/2026 20:27

Beyond weaponised incompetence.

He clearly can't parent or adult alone.

I would go heavy with the "aren't you ashamed of yourself?"

TheMorgenmuffel · 18/01/2026 20:27

seasonofthebitch · 18/01/2026 20:23

Walked into a shit heap of a house - toys everywhere, crumbs, dishes piled up in the sink. No toilet roll or bread/fruit for DSD packed lunch. Clothes from bath time still in the (full) bath tub.

I can’t even look at him. I’ve said he needs to go the shop to sort out DSD lunch and clean up from today. In spare room seething.

What more do you need to know?
He will not change.
As far as he's concerned, you have to do all this stuff.
I bet he thinks it will be business as usual once you've got over your little tantrum. I expect he'll try to guilt trip you about how you are being mean to his daughter.

He wants a full time nanny, cook and cleaner with extras on the side.

What do you want?

ReadingSoManyThreads · 18/01/2026 20:26

He's not even trying. That's how little respect he has for you.

He's a shit husband, and shit father, thank fuck you have woken up to this before getting pregnant by him.

PardonMe3 · 18/01/2026 20:26

seasonofthebitch · 18/01/2026 20:23

Walked into a shit heap of a house - toys everywhere, crumbs, dishes piled up in the sink. No toilet roll or bread/fruit for DSD packed lunch. Clothes from bath time still in the (full) bath tub.

I can’t even look at him. I’ve said he needs to go the shop to sort out DSD lunch and clean up from today. In spare room seething.

He's punishing you for daring to be absent. He's also demonstrating how much he's struggled all weekend. Poor little lamb can't do the basics required to live for 48 hours. Don't touch any of it. It's his mess.

AnneLovesGilbert · 18/01/2026 20:26

God he’s pathetic. Stay in the spare room.

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