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AIBU to think that comprehension just isn't a strong point with some people.

559 replies

AngelsOnHigh · 29/09/2014 08:12

I've noticed this quite a lot over the time I have on MN.

Referring to a recent thread re early retirement. The poster quite clearly stated that DH wanted to retire in 14 months (when mortgage paid) and wanted her to retire at the same time. She is 10 years his junior and works part time.

OK, first answer was "So he wants you both to retire in early forties"

Second response "Can you change to part time work"

I can understand this if we were 10 pages into the thread because we don't all have time to read all responses, but come on, the first two responses?

OP posts:
APotNoodleandaTommy · 02/10/2014 15:57
Hmm Biscuit
Delphiniumsblue · 02/10/2014 15:50

YABU and you know it.

CheerfulYank · 02/10/2014 14:28

Yabvu to let your 18 year old live with you. She'll never stand on her own two feet, spoilt mare. When I was 17 I worked four full time jobs and lived on my own. The malnutrition was character building.

Yabvu to not want to sleep in a box room so your DS can have his big room. It doesn't matter that he's 35 and only needs it between jobs and girlfriends. He will feel terribly pushed out if you box up his things. I know I would. My children's rooms are theirs forever.

Shockers · 02/10/2014 14:15

I'm not sure OP.

Would you go for a swim, sauna etc with a snotty nose? I'm thinking of going now, but not sure it's wise.

Sorry for the hijack... I couldn't be faffed to start my own thread and I'd have to leave in the next 10 minutes if I'm going to be back in time for the kids.

Gruntfuttock · 02/10/2014 14:06

Does anyone fancy a hamwidge?

Fletchermoss · 02/10/2014 13:32

naice Boden, naice people, naice children, naice, naice, naice, naice retirement.

andsmile · 02/10/2014 12:30

AIBU to think the amount of active Christmas threads already is disgusting

WD41 · 02/10/2014 08:48

ODFOD

sherlocksteacup · 02/10/2014 04:51

OP? Has anyone seen the OP?????
Honestly it's true- if you pull in the string it just falls out.

CatWitch · 02/10/2014 00:53

I hate Halloween! Bunch of commercialised American crap! Just an opportunity to extort sweets from people and scare those poor old people..

JulyKit · 01/10/2014 23:43

OP, did you mean to be so rude? Hmm

( POSSIBLE TRIGGER )

LadyLuck10 · 01/10/2014 23:34

Have some Wine. It fixes everything..EVERYTHING

Shockers · 01/10/2014 23:32

If it's really that bad, buy a voucher for a back, sac and crack wax and slip it through his letterbox when he's out.

Just be warned, the true enormity of the situation will be revealed without its natural camouflage...

MackerelOfFact · 01/10/2014 23:13

If she was spayed in the first place you wouldn't have this problem. Hmm

Shockers · 01/10/2014 23:09

Gin OP, and lots of it.

Failing that, get a family bag of Kettle Chips and hope that distracts them while you hide.

Good luck x

BitchyTakesOnManagement · 01/10/2014 23:08

4

BitchyTakesOnManagement · 01/10/2014 23:07

How dare the school interfere and tell me what can and can't go into the lunch box.

Downamongtherednecks · 01/10/2014 22:44

It's ESpresso NOT EXpresso. Why won't people get it right?
blithely ignores fact that expresso is correct in the Francophone world

Bakeoffcakes · 01/10/2014 22:44

I wonder why the OP hasn't come backHmm

Bridge dweller me thinks.

LapsedPacifist · 01/10/2014 22:34

OP, everyone has been very quick to tell you to LTB just because he called you a 'fat munter' 2 days after giving birth to triplets. But ask yourself honestly, have you let yourself go? Because unless you are at least 6 foot tall, being larger than a size 14 is quite frankly VERY VERY unhealthy, you are at grave risk of heart disease and diabetes and will probably be dead before your DC start Reception. He's probably just concerned about your health! Shock

Lala83 · 01/10/2014 22:34

This too shall pass when you are both in your 50s together Thanks

Shockers · 01/10/2014 22:19

My favourite was George Harrison.

Fullpleatherjacket · 01/10/2014 21:40

It's all because of the babyboomers rattling round the massive mansions they bought for a pittance.

IrenetheQuaint · 01/10/2014 20:53

God your DP sounds just like my ex. Is he called Gary and does he live in Wolverhampton?? PM me if so.

Cherub1066 · 01/10/2014 20:39

Is that you Rosepetal?

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