Page 2 | AIBU to think Mumsnetters are miserable?

coulditbeme2323 · 2026-05-22T13:36:01+00:00

Mumsnetters are miserable aren't they? Anytime anybody shows any sign they are doing well for themselves, they are pounced upon? Ask for a luxury hotel recommendation and you are insensitive in a COL. Ask for ideas for a new wardrobe and you hate the planet whilst at the same time support child slavery. Ask for ideas on a holiday home and you are scum of the earth who are stopping locals buying. These are real life examples I have seen this week. They aren't this miserable in real life are they?

SweetnsourNZ · 22/05/2026 16:00

You do get some laughs on here though. I'm still giggling about the drunk employee playing the bongo drums on his bosses head at work do on another thread.

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coulditbeme2323 · 22/05/2026 15:59

Monty36 · 22/05/2026 15:58

I think they can be. I think sometimes posts are written seeking favourable responses from readers but are scant on some key details.
I do think that mumsnet has a tendency to be down on men, mothers in law, or parents in law in general. Or anyone considered old.
And some posters love the misery. Some have a political agenda about men. Or women. Posters from America particularly so where women are concerned.
Some posters are really provocative. And enjoy it.
There isn’t much of a balance of happy posts on here no. But it is nice when there are.

Or the posters who post about going to Disney, and somebody think ICE are going to be waiting for them in Fantasy Land because they once mentioned Trump on MN.

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pinkpony88 · 22/05/2026 15:59

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 22/05/2026 14:56

You are correct. I haven't smiled in three years except when I saw a child fall into a stream.

🤣🤣🤣

Monty36 · 22/05/2026 15:58

I think they can be. I think sometimes posts are written seeking favourable responses from readers but are scant on some key details.
I do think that mumsnet has a tendency to be down on men, mothers in law, or parents in law in general. Or anyone considered old.
And some posters love the misery. Some have a political agenda about men. Or women. Posters from America particularly so where women are concerned.
Some posters are really provocative. And enjoy it.
There isn’t much of a balance of happy posts on here no. But it is nice when there are.

SweetnsourNZ · 22/05/2026 15:55

I think parenting in general can be very political with everyone judging everyone else's choices whether its about feeding, types of nappies, whether you sahm or work. Social media has made it worse.

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coulditbeme2323 · 22/05/2026 15:51

Dweetfidilove · 22/05/2026 15:50

Good one 😂😂.

Folks can be miserable @coulditbeme2323 , but it's part of the fun of MN. Hopefully it doesn't always travel into everyday life.

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I hope not!

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Dweetfidilove · 22/05/2026 15:50

VickyEadie · 22/05/2026 14:51

I don't know - you're a Mumsnetter, are you miserable?

Good one 😂😂.

Folks can be miserable @coulditbeme2323 , but it's part of the fun of MN. Hopefully it doesn't always travel into everyday life.

Weeellokthen · 22/05/2026 15:50

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 22/05/2026 14:56

You are correct. I haven't smiled in three years except when I saw a child fall into a stream.

😂

Didimum · 22/05/2026 15:48

Oh, without a doubt. It's a very negative space.

Livpool · 22/05/2026 15:48

I agree! Right load of miserable buggers 😂😂

Purplerumple · 22/05/2026 15:47

The But Olympics are quite impressive though

YourShyLion · 22/05/2026 15:45

coulditbeme2323 · 22/05/2026 15:31

I haven't even viewed it yet!

But thank you! x

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I wouldn't bother, you're not missing anything 🥱😴😁

YourShyLion · 22/05/2026 15:43

SomedayIllBeSaturdayNight · 22/05/2026 15:34

So because I don't think there is any need for someone to own more than one home I need to get a life?
Why? Because my opinion is different from yours?

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Not at all! You need to get a life because you're targeting the op by bringing her previous thread into this one.

For whatever reason it's really wrankled your undies which isn't good for your blood pressure and stress levels.

I've no doubt you gave your opinion on the other thread, I'm sure she read it and will consider your viewpoint so it's time to move on and let it go. That's not the subject that this thread is about so no need to fixate on it, it's not good for you. Now breathe.....

SomedayIllBeSaturdayNight · 22/05/2026 15:40

coulditbeme2323 · 22/05/2026 15:37

I don't think it's a different of opinion that matters, this is a forum where differences in opinion should be encouraged.

I think it's often the way its communicated.

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I agree.

Fetchthevet · 22/05/2026 15:38

The unwritten rule on here seems to be - take every comment in the worst way possible. If there is a negative interpretation to be had - go with that one. Never give anyone the benefit of the doubt. Assume all other mumsnetters are out to get you / basically evil people. Take offence wherever possible. Assume the worst of everything and everyone at all times. But consider yourSELF to be superior in every way.

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coulditbeme2323 · 22/05/2026 15:37

SomedayIllBeSaturdayNight · 22/05/2026 15:34

So because I don't think there is any need for someone to own more than one home I need to get a life?
Why? Because my opinion is different from yours?

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I don't think it's a different of opinion that matters, this is a forum where differences in opinion should be encouraged.

I think it's often the way its communicated.

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SomedayIllBeSaturdayNight · 22/05/2026 15:34

YourShyLion · 22/05/2026 15:23

Oh for goodness sake, get a grip, a life and leave her alone 🙄 🥱

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So because I don't think there is any need for someone to own more than one home I need to get a life?
Why? Because my opinion is different from yours?

Planningfortheworst · 22/05/2026 15:31

Yes! God forbid you actually enjoy celebrating your upcoming wedding or friends wedding, even worse if you're celebrating a pregnancy or a birthday over the age of about 5.
Post an average looking dress in style and beauty and it will be ripped to shreds while posters helpfully offer up horrible looking high fashion that looks like your grannies curtains!

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coulditbeme2323 · 22/05/2026 15:31

YourShyLion · 22/05/2026 15:29

So it seems! 😄

It's certainly rattled a few cages that's for sure, there's even been a whole other thread created on the back of the one before which is bonkers.

Not to worry, you enjoy your new place, If you ever want to adopt an adult with a husband and three children, give me a shout and I'll pack my case 😂

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I haven't even viewed it yet!

But thank you! x

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FeliciaFancybottom · 22/05/2026 15:30

Is this you being a little ray of sunshine?

Sorry I am going to rephrase my answer.
Yes you can make it last, but it wont be a lot of fun.
Sympathies OP

YourShyLion · 22/05/2026 15:29

coulditbeme2323 · 22/05/2026 15:24

I am worse than Stalin!

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So it seems! 😄

It's certainly rattled a few cages that's for sure, there's even been a whole other thread created on the back of the one before which is bonkers.

Not to worry, you enjoy your new place, If you ever want to adopt an adult with a husband and three children, give me a shout and I'll pack my case 😂

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coulditbeme2323 · 22/05/2026 15:27

DanaScullysLegoHair · 22/05/2026 15:27

PMSL 😀

I think you're right to a certain extent, OP. I will say that I have been guilty of 'pulling' a poster up about something that may seem trivial to others. I'd do it in real life though so it doesn't count.

It is much easier for people to say shitty things when not face to face 🤷‍♀️

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Totally agree.

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DanaScullysLegoHair · 22/05/2026 15:27

FeliciaFancybottom · 22/05/2026 15:09

It's all the massive salads they eat, it's hard to keep smiling when you have constant diarrhoea.

PMSL 😀

I think you're right to a certain extent, OP. I will say that I have been guilty of 'pulling' a poster up about something that may seem trivial to others. I'd do it in real life though so it doesn't count.

It is much easier for people to say shitty things when not face to face 🤷‍♀️

wishingonastar101 · 22/05/2026 15:25

But it's like if you say "that's a nice dress" the answer will be "oh it's old / its got pockets / only primark" it's just being a bit British.

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coulditbeme2323 · 22/05/2026 15:24

YourShyLion · 22/05/2026 15:23

Oh for goodness sake, get a grip, a life and leave her alone 🙄 🥱

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I am worse than Stalin!

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