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AIBU to expect DH to use annual leave in the holidays

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hisannualleave · 04/08/2026 07:31

DH has complained because I asked him to take a days annual leave this summer. Apparently I have asked for ‘loads’ and he will have ‘none left for him.’

I’m a teacher; the expectation is very much that I have the children for the duration of the holiday.

I don’t know why I’m posting. Just pissed off.

OP posts:
Gooseling · 04/08/2026 07:34

Did he realise that becoming a parent involves parenting his children?

Marroon · 04/08/2026 07:34

Apparently I have asked for ‘loads’ and he will have ‘none left for him.’

You married a man who thinks the children are your job and now you’re annoyed about it years down the line?

His response is pathetic, a man like that would be of no interest to me.

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 04/08/2026 07:32

Ask him when your time off just for you is.