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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:
ninetynineonehundred · 01/10/2014 09:47

Op are you jealous because other people are able to retire early? This sounds like an excuse to bash the more fortunate.
Not attractive imho

Jill2015 · 01/10/2014 09:02

'MN was much better in the old days...'
'I've name changed for this, but naice ham, Pom bears, penis beaker' (WTF does that prove... Confused)

MrsSquiggle · 01/10/2014 08:17

'URGENT: AIBU to ask if anyone has a Zatchels discount code?'

(Posting here for traffic.)

Elemental · 01/10/2014 08:10

Grrr! My neighbour's moved into my spare bedroom without asking and is blasting loud music all through the night. I'm just nodding and giving them a terse "hello" as I see them. Not sure what else I can do about it?

Elemental · 01/10/2014 08:08

I'm wearing Converse today but not sure if I'm too old for them at age 30?

Elemental · 01/10/2014 08:01

AIBU to be slightly miffed at this wedding invitation from my sister?

There's no children invited,
The bridesmaids have all dieted,
You can come to the evening do,
As long as you give us your money too.

Jill2015 · 01/10/2014 07:57

Have a shower and a bath, every hour, on the hour. Wash all towels, sheets and curtains daily.
Otherwise you are minging, and you know it.
Oh and clean jammies three times a night, for every one, in the house. Anything below MY standards is unacceptable. I care about the environment and worry about it a lot. (In between all the washing).

claraschu · 01/10/2014 07:51

Just don't let ANYONE shit in your toilet. Your house, your rules.

Shockers · 01/10/2014 07:46

Oh darling, it's so sad that your wedding night was ruined.

Here's a little tip I picked up as a newly wed. Chew a chilli before you retire. He won't ask for that service ever again... trust me!

The nutmeg grater I'd taken in on my warm milk saucer was a bonus. I did purchase a new one for the actual purpose of grating nutmeg, but the original looks lovely box framed on our bedroom wall. Keep one handy, even if warm milk and nutmeg aren't your thing.

Chillies were hard to come by all those years ago, but the schlep to the dockside was well worth it as Harold and I are approaching our diamond wedding anniversary next month.

That ugly business never came up again my dear. A nod toward that little box frame sorted it every time.

Shockers · 01/10/2014 07:04

Night Nurse. DH says it makes me snore, but it's worth it to get a full night's sleep.

Cherub1066 · 01/10/2014 06:55

How are you this morning OP? Hope you managed to talk it over with someone in RL

sherlocksteacup · 01/10/2014 04:33

hmmm interesting. Did you join mumsnet just to post this OP?
Or did you NC because you knew you would be in for a well deserved flaming. Maybe you should go back to netmums. They don't swear over there. Are you certain MN is the right forum for you?

Staywithme · 01/10/2014 03:19

First world problem! Hmm

moxon · 01/10/2014 02:26

Frankly, I'd immediately try an amber teething neckless, OP. I don't know about all this 'science' malarkey, I just know it works.

Sapat · 01/10/2014 02:08

I was wearing a vest the other day and did a really really big stretch and yawn, revealing hairy pits. One person looked at me. The nerve!

My tits fall out of my top and my carers have told me it makes them feel uncomfortable, but since they are coming to my house to help me I don't see why I should wear appropriate clothing.

MissSingerbrains · 01/10/2014 01:04

Oh god, not another FB thread! There's been about 15 thousand of them since 1pm! I don't ever want to see a single FB thread as they need to go into the FB section, yes we do have one!

FB is a waste of time anyway. I deleted my account and my life is so much better now; I'm so chilled and laid back all the time...

happygirl87 · 01/10/2014 00:49

Have you tried meal planning?

CatWitch · 30/09/2014 23:40

Well don't you sound charming! I really feel sorry for your children.

Hth

puntasticusername · 30/09/2014 23:35

I think it is more concerning that you are encouraging the child to think of unhealthy food as treats Hmm

(blatantly c&p off another thread, sorry, it was just too good...)

Cherub1066 · 30/09/2014 23:22

And cocklodger doesn't even cover it. That text he sent about you getting the sauce on the way home says it all.

Cherub1066 · 30/09/2014 23:20

This isn't playing out the way you expected OP so just thank the posters that agree with you because all you want is validation. You sound like one of those people who only invite DC's friends home so you can go through their book bag. Those cakes were not home made btw so your friend had every right IMHO.

NerfHerder · 30/09/2014 23:18

But will your sisterwife be retiring at the same time? Hmm

SouthernComforts · 30/09/2014 23:18

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

Beckyboo2 · 30/09/2014 23:12

..or was she an EKL, I can't remember :D

Beckyboo2 · 30/09/2014 23:10

Well OP, EKW would RTFT

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