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To be furious with DH for this?

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Coffeecherrymama · 25/04/2026 22:05

First night home since giving birth and DH has gone out with his mates drinking and still isn’t home and he isn’t answering any calls or messages. He didn’t give me any choice, he just said he was going out with his “mates” and then left and said he would be back before 10pm but he’s still not home! I’m so angry that he has just left me here with our newborn when he knows I’m struggling but his mum says I’m overreacting and that he’s “entitled to a night out”! I feel like I could just cry to be honest! AIBU?

OP posts:
Coffeecherrymama · 04/05/2026 09:57

horsesaanddogs · 04/05/2026 06:34

i would have blocked him. Do you own or rent?

We have a mortgage x

OP posts:
horsesaanddogs · 04/05/2026 06:34

i would have blocked him. Do you own or rent?

MJFEB2026 · 04/05/2026 00:43

This has got to be some sort of joke?!?!!?

Bridgertonisbest · 03/05/2026 13:28

Coffeecherrymama · 02/05/2026 22:52

He’s in Ibiza but he keeps calling and messaging me when I’ve said I don’t want to hear from him x

He’s gone to Ibiza when his baby is less than 2 weeks old?

How the fuck does he think there’s any coming back from this?

I’d block his number and change the locks on the house. If it’s in joint names you’ll probably have to let him back in but it will send him a message.

Divebar2021 · 03/05/2026 09:51

Is a judge going to be persuaded by a man who goes on a bender the night his wife and newborn baby comes back from the hospital then fucks off on a lads holiday to Ibiza. It doesn’t scream primary carer does it ?

LittleOwl153 · 03/05/2026 09:22

Not to scare you but you need to track what he does / has done for the 3 yr old. If he can convince a judge that he is the stay at home parent and responsible for the 3yr old care/activities he could have more of a claim. That said if the 3 yr old is in nursery and you do it all as I suspect then he has a tough gig to prove.

Daftapath · 03/05/2026 09:08

Op, do you own your home and is there much equity in it?
How long have you been married?

wrongthinker · 03/05/2026 09:02

Find a solicitor and put the wheels in motion for a divorce ASAP.

dcthatsme · 03/05/2026 07:56

He’s very immature and not ready to be a partner and dad. Sadly I’d bail out from this. It’s prob dawning on him what a mess he’s made of things. But I don’t think you can trust him not to go awol again. His mum sounds awful but at the end of the day he’s a grown up. (Although not behaving like one)

Beaniebobbins · 03/05/2026 07:18

Coffeecherrymama · 02/05/2026 22:52

He’s in Ibiza but he keeps calling and messaging me when I’ve said I don’t want to hear from him x

Just block him for now. He’s not going to be calling you with any information about the kids when he is Ibiza, so he has no information that is relevant to you. If you have information about the kids that he needs to know you can still contact him or have someone contact him on your behalf.

you can unblock the number later, or use a different way of communicating when it comes to sorting things out with the kids.

if you have messages of you asking him to leave you alone and then he keeps messaging, screen shot them, save them somewhere he can’t get to them and make you tell your solicitor about them. They see shitty men like this all the time and can provide some qualified advice.

JustMyView13 · 03/05/2026 05:16

LellyLov2 · 03/05/2026 02:51

I can’t believe he still had the cheek to go

Because he doesn’t care. In reality, it’s probably been this way for a while, but it’s more obvious to OP because a) postpartum and b) he’s slowly but surely getting worse.

LellyLov2 · 03/05/2026 02:51

I can’t believe he still had the cheek to go

Nearly50omg · 03/05/2026 00:49

Coffeecherrymama · 26/04/2026 22:52

Can I get the locks changed or not then? My sister is telling me I can’t yet? Xx

Yes you can - just do it! If he turns up on the doorstep and won’t leave call the police and tell them you are frightened of him and so are your children and tell them you’ve just given birth and separated from him and they will tell D hay it’s a civil matter but also escort him off the premises

Amybelle88 · 03/05/2026 00:48

He’s an absolute cunt!!!!!!

AlwaysGotAnOpinion · 03/05/2026 00:31

What the absolute hell is this situation? What an absolute bellend of a human being, I can’t even call him a man - I’m so sorry OP that you are married to this POS! Get out as soon as you can for the sake of you and the kids and don’t look back!

FernsInValley · 03/05/2026 00:25

You deserve much better, get his stupid mother to come clean up the vomit.

FernsInValley · 03/05/2026 00:19

Coffeecherrymama · 26/04/2026 09:31

I have sent a video to his mum and her response was “looks like he had a good night out then”!!!! I’m absolutely raging! He’s still lay on the floor because he’s so drunk!! I’m having to try and clean all his sick up out of the carpet but just feel like I want to cry

She (your mil) must be a useless drunk herself to think this is ok. No wonder he's a jerk.

SoManySliders · 03/05/2026 00:17

What an absolute peach. He’s got a newborn baby and a toddler at home and he’s off larging it up in Ibiza like a 16 year old that’s just finished his exams.

The best thing you can do right now is to block his number, and block him on any social media.

nocoolnamesleft · 03/05/2026 00:11

He really is an utter arsehole isn't he. I am so sorry you are in this position.

k1233 · 03/05/2026 00:02

Wow, I'm lost for words. Please leave him. He can go live with his enabling mother. I don't think there's any coming back from this. A decent husband would be with you, supporting you. Not out partying like a single man. He doesn't seem to add positives to your life, just more drama which you don't need.

changeme4this · 02/05/2026 23:47

If he wanted to make amends he wouldn’t have gone.

It reminds me of my younger years when unbeknown to me, a BF at the time used to follow me home to ensure that’s where I went, then he would go out clubbing etc from there. His mother ended up telling me..

your (former) partner is no prize. Out of work for so long, spending savings on himself when there’s a new baby coming into the home. He is trying to cause you anguish by threatening you into thinking you are going to be homeless.

please make an appointment with legal aid or a solicitor pronto and when you hear from the moron again give him their contact details.

I still think you should have a chat to your local community police too. They will have good contacts who can help and support you. Hinting that you are going to be homeless when you are just home with a new Bub is threatening behaviour.

sending hugs. 🤗

PyongyangKipperbang · 02/05/2026 23:46

Coffeecherrymama · 02/05/2026 22:52

He’s in Ibiza but he keeps calling and messaging me when I’ve said I don’t want to hear from him x

Because he has (finally) realised that he has gone waaay too far and now almost certainly doesnt have a home to come back to.

He either has to live with his mother (which I suspect he would rather not do, I bet she is all over him with her smothering) or get a job and pay his way.

He crashed the gravy train and is now regretting it. I would send one message "I have asked you to not contact me and you are still doing that so let me be clear. I do not wish to have any contact with you whatsoever unless it is about the children, any other messages will be ignored and calls not answered. If it continues I will be logging them with the police as harassment".

ImFinePMSL · 02/05/2026 23:33

Coffeecherrymama · 02/05/2026 22:52

He’s in Ibiza but he keeps calling and messaging me when I’ve said I don’t want to hear from him x

Don’t respond to him.

I’d bet any money that he’s taking drugs and sleeping with random girls whilst he’s out there. I’m so sorry to say.

Speak to a solicitor ASAP Take a family member with you.

Do NOT contact his parents.

Shoppingmakesmehappy · 02/05/2026 23:20

Coffeecherrymama · 02/05/2026 22:52

He’s in Ibiza but he keeps calling and messaging me when I’ve said I don’t want to hear from him x

Are you gonna take him back? Honestly a new born baby and he's in Ibiza that is beyond low

Nogimachi · 02/05/2026 22:57

“Cake and eat it” spring to mind…