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AIBU to feel hurt DH has not asked about us while away?

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Snowdrops99 · 17/05/2026 21:42

DH has gone away to pursue a hobby with some friends for 5 days and I'm looking after DC 7, 4 and 9 months. DC have had colds and baby teething, there's been the usual after school clubs and weekend clubs to take them to, as well as the usual endless tidying, washing, etc. The nights have been very disturbed but I was on board with this and knew what it might be like when the trip was planned. I actively encouraged DH to go as we all need a break sometimes! While away he's sent several pictures and X2 videos for the DC. I've sent a few pics back (maybe 6) of our activities and said baby has got X3 teeth since he left. There has been NOT A SINGLE comment on the photos, or what I've said or any questions about the DC or how I'm managing here. I'm actually pretty annoyed as I've been looking at pics of him having a great time while here on my own exhausted and feeling very unloved / unappreciated. I know if I went away for even a night I'd show a little bit more interest in what everyone is doing.

YABU - he's having a break so leave him to it
YANBU - he's being completely selfish and appears not to care what you've been up to

Thing is, I don't want him to come back and me be annoyed as that's never a nice feeling, but how to approach it?

OP posts:
Imthefunfriend · 17/05/2026 21:48

I mean you encouraged him to go. How far into the trip is he? Because if it’s day 1 or even 2 I think you are being a little unfair. Day 4 or 5, does feel a bit uncaring. Maybe he just knows you’ve got this?!

Snowdrops99 · 17/05/2026 21:48

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one! I was starting to wonder if I was just sleep deprived and this is normal behaviour but it sounds like perhaps it's not!

OP posts:
cestlavielife · 17/05/2026 21:47

You encouraged him to take a break. He is taking one.
He has sent videos.
Just arrange your break and make it a break where you dont think about everything back home all hours.

Paradoes · 17/05/2026 21:47

Oh god. He is showing who he really is.

Decacaffeinatednow · 17/05/2026 21:43

He’s an absolute selfish fucker. I have rags on your behalf