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AIBU to think this is completely normal?

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Marycontrarygarden · 06/09/2026 09:02

So, this morning I woke up, played with my 1.5 year old for a little while, then decided a little me time would be nice this morning. Told OH l, I feel like going to get a coffee, he replied, do it. I said great, won't be long, he replied, take as long as you like, 'baby' and I may go out or do some DIY x. AIBU to think this is what most parents should expect from their OH? It seems like it is not the norm on here. BTW we both work full time Mon to Fri.

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Foughties · 06/09/2026 09:05

That could certainly be true some of the time, but if the other parent has had a shitty week then the answer could be somewhat different and that's OK. You're not entitled to go off and leave the other parent to it.

Marycontrarygarden · 06/09/2026 09:05

TeenToTwenties · 06/09/2026 09:04

Yes normal. But on MN people don't need to post normal, they post when unhappy.

Ah...you speak true. I think a lot of posts this morning about relationships were so sad when the woman is not 'allowed' these things.

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Catza · 06/09/2026 09:05

We will never find out whether this is the norm because usually people don't start threads in your position. Selection bias...
Many of my friends have partners who share childcare so it's perfectly natural for me. But of we go a generation back, it was a lot less so. I can only hope things will continue improving.

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 06/09/2026 09:05

My DH would have also vacuumed the house and ran me a bath. Are you using your "me time" to post this?

Weekmindedfool · 06/09/2026 09:04

Ok Baby.

TeenToTwenties · 06/09/2026 09:04

Yes normal. But on MN people don't need to post normal, they post when unhappy.