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AIBU to feel fed up with my husband on holiday?

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Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 08:39

My god I need to vent! On holiday, OH just cannot come around in the mornings. I know it’s supposed to be a holiday for everyone but how much sleep does one person need? Technically the kids aren’t up so he doesn’t need to be but it’s hard to find a man attractive that needs 10 hours sleep every night and that sets an alarm to sleep through! He also would be upset to miss breakfast (I wouldn’t) so I’m making sure he’s up (I know I should leave him but I can’t stand the grumbling if I didn’t)

And if he tells me he’s sweating and red hot one more time so help me god! Constantly telling us what food he’s had like we can’t see.

I don’t like him, being this close has made that more obvious 😭

If he asks me if I’m having a nice time is it cruel to say no?

OP posts:
thetinsoldier · 23/08/2026 19:58

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 09:36

It’s not. He’s fat and lazy. Anyone sleeping 10+ hours on holiday (whilst setting an alarm that wakes their non fat / non lazy partner up) is selfish.

You don’t like him.

Why are you with him?

He deserves better.

ToddlerMum4748282 · 23/08/2026 19:47

You're just being a martyr now. Leave him to it. If his alarm is waking you up, hide his phone or somehow silence it. I wouldn't hepp him with anything.

And after you come home, make sure you never go on holiday with him again.

BunkBedsArePeopleShelves · 23/08/2026 19:44

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 16:19

We wouldn’t be friends then. I like my friends with a dark sense of humour. No Disney fairytales here I’m afraid. You keep your pleasantness and I’ll keep my realism, none of your colleagues / friends / family said to you ‘I’m going to chuffing kill him when I get in!’ What a charmed life you lead. Hold on to your hubby, if he’s so good you’ve never felt murderous towards him he must be a catch, I’ll take his details.

It's not Disney fairytale to not be a nasty bitch to the person you're supposed to live. .

I share dark humour with my partner, I don't use it against him. Just admit that you can't stand the poor bastard and end it.

ihatecoffee · 23/08/2026 16:37

Do you work?
Does he work?

I find when I’m on holiday my body relaxes and I need my sleep. I seem to make up for all the days when I’m up at 0330 to go to work.
Cut him some slack and let him
sleep .
Jeaus - I’d stay in bed to just avoid you too!

BoredZelda · 23/08/2026 12:55

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 08:54

I think it’s lazy 🤷🏻‍♀️

That’s a judgement. And not yours to make.

My mum was one of those “up and at ‘em” people. It was a nightmare on holiday, and in daily life as a kid. It seeped into my adulthood and I find it impossible to relax, because in my head I have her voice telling me how lazy I am and it’s such a waste. There is no rule that says an adult can’t sleep as much as they want on holiday, absent any other responsibilities. It doesn’t make a person lazy, just as someone who always has to keep themselves busy isn’t necessarily restless and incapable of letting themselves be in their own mind.

I can understand how the moaning and other stuff is annoying, especially as you said you don’t like him so it’s obvious you will latch on to his annoying habits, but it is clear you are two very different types of people and you feel your ways are superior. Just leave him and be done with it.

Ohcrap082024 · 23/08/2026 12:51

What’s he doing now?

VelvetCashew · 23/08/2026 12:36

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 09:36

It’s not. He’s fat and lazy. Anyone sleeping 10+ hours on holiday (whilst setting an alarm that wakes their non fat / non lazy partner up) is selfish.

You should leave him. Sounds like he'd be better off without you

Frazzledfringe · 23/08/2026 10:53

You said he’s fat and sleeping 10+ hours, does he snore as well? Maybe he’s got sleep apnea? It would explain needing all that sleep and sleeping through an alarm all the time.

5128gap · 23/08/2026 08:57

Unless you want to ruin the kids holiday with the big talk, I'd suggest if he asks if you're having a nice time you just say yes. Keep the peace and keep your thoughts to yourself.
Then when you get home tell him that you want a divorce.
Living with a man you dislike and despise to this extent is very bad for all of you, him and your children included so you need to do the decent thing.

SALaw · 23/08/2026 08:55

I’m up and at em on a holiday but I get that other folk prefer a lazy pace. I wouldn’t go on holiday with those people though! Can you say to him that the choice is you wake him up at 9, say, and he doesn’t get to moan about getting up, or you leave him to sleep regardless of breakfast and he doesn’t get to moan about missing the breakfast - his choice?

Packofsix · 23/08/2026 08:44

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 16:19

We wouldn’t be friends then. I like my friends with a dark sense of humour. No Disney fairytales here I’m afraid. You keep your pleasantness and I’ll keep my realism, none of your colleagues / friends / family said to you ‘I’m going to chuffing kill him when I get in!’ What a charmed life you lead. Hold on to your hubby, if he’s so good you’ve never felt murderous towards him he must be a catch, I’ll take his details.

We deffo would not be friends and I think you will find that the majority of women have never felt murderous towards their partners, nor called them fat and lazy, nor wished them to fall off a cliff, nor wished that they had an underlying health condition that would kill them. You sound like a psychopath.
I hope he kicks you out and gets custody of the kids as you sound unhinged

Packofsix · 23/08/2026 08:40

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 09:39

I’m actually very popular, you just don’t like what I said to you so you can only resort to insulting me. I know what I am and I am happy with it.

Hahahaha this whole post has to be a wind up. He’s fat and lazy and you are ‘actually very popular’. Hahaha. Straight out of Mean Girls

Packofsix · 23/08/2026 08:37

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Packofsix · 23/08/2026 08:32

If this is real, WOW. What a bit*h you are. You clearly cannot stand the man but you went on holiday with the poor bloke? I hope he divorces you asap

Bluebeast · 23/08/2026 07:45

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 22:50

Hahahaha stalker… I’m far too interesting obviously. Who could be arsed to look into a stranger on the internet?! Loser.

Interesting people don't go on holiday and sit on mumsnet to bitch about their DH so nastily.

Popular people dont tend to recieve so much loathing.

Are you quite certain you're as interesting and popular as you so claim to be OP?

Astra53 · 23/08/2026 07:35

Unless you have planned to go out for the day and need to be somewhere at a set time, why are you worrying about who gets up when? You are not joined at the hip. Go and do your own thing and get together later when he has surfaced. It's a non issue.

Clydebuilt · 23/08/2026 06:06

ThatBreezyScroller · 22/08/2026 20:08

So you weren't actually planning to get up at 8am?

You are jealous because his alarm woke you up and you couldn't get back to sleep.

If his alarm hadn't woken you up you would have still been asleep and been 'as lazy' as him and your kids.

Sounds like you can't do anything wrong - I can guarantee that a lot of people would not like you in RL.

You had to wakened up by an alarm at 8am???!!! On holiday?? However late were you wanting to sleep?

maxslice · 23/08/2026 05:42

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 08:54

I think it’s lazy 🤷🏻‍♀️

Holiday is the time to sleep in, if you’re inclined that way. If you’ve not set up something that you must be on time for, what difference does it make when you show up at the pool? He absolutely should do his part of looking after DC. He can set an alarm to get up in time for breakfast. It’s your holiday too. You are free to announce, “I’m going to be leaving the hotel at something o’clock to see/do the things. The children have fresh clothes in the drawer, they’ll need a snack around 3:00. Be sure you put sun cream on them. I’ll see you all at dinner.” Luckily, DH and I both love to sleep late on vacation, love to take naps. It’s a delicious rare treat.

Brunolarge · 23/08/2026 04:43

I am currently on holiday having the opposite problem. Husband is ready for bed at 9pm because he’s up at 5am and waking me up every morning too early. I’m lucky to be achieving 5 hours sleep a night. I can’t wait to go home. I feel like he gets a kick out of it.
being woke up is not on. I just want to sleep

MildlyMoist · 23/08/2026 02:59

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 22:50

Hahahaha stalker… I’m far too interesting obviously. Who could be arsed to look into a stranger on the internet?! Loser.

‘I’m very popular’.

Hmm.

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 22:50

BirthdayTrash · 22/08/2026 19:25

So you’ve gone somewhere where it’s too hot to do anything after dawn with someone you clearly despise but can only be bothered to complain about it rather than take any positive actions. Mind you, at home you spend the week seeing people you don’t want to see and just carry on who going about that as well.

You can’t be that old if you have young children (but I think you also have adult children). And I doubt you’re actually that popular given the way you post on here.

You can carry on being the modern day Sisyphus if you like of course…….. or you can woman up and sort your life out.

Edited

Hahahaha stalker… I’m far too interesting obviously. Who could be arsed to look into a stranger on the internet?! Loser.

OP posts:
Hanksness · 22/08/2026 21:43

Turn the alarm off.
So selfish to put it on an wake you unnecessarily.

Clemmie92 · 22/08/2026 21:02

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 17:35

I can’t even believe you could be bothered to type that. Not changing a title that makes zero
difference to the post is not lazy and you know it. It could be my wife, husband, partner and it would still be the same issue.

Only difference it would make is I just read if you did leave him it’s “your house”.. obviously, if you were married it wouldn’t be the case, so if you’re not then makes things easier in that sense.

ThatBreezyScroller · 22/08/2026 20:08

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 16:09

His alarm woke me at 8am, I had to wake him at 10am snd he struggled to ‘come round.’ You won’t catch me out here, I’m not lying 😂

So you weren't actually planning to get up at 8am?

You are jealous because his alarm woke you up and you couldn't get back to sleep.

If his alarm hadn't woken you up you would have still been asleep and been 'as lazy' as him and your kids.

Sounds like you can't do anything wrong - I can guarantee that a lot of people would not like you in RL.

Bo1978 · 22/08/2026 19:40

Itsa10fromLen · 22/08/2026 09:36

It’s not. He’s fat and lazy. Anyone sleeping 10+ hours on holiday (whilst setting an alarm that wakes their non fat / non lazy partner up) is selfish.

You sound really awful 😭

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