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aibu to not tell dh scan results?

31 replies

nicnacnew · 24/10/2018 21:44

Had a scan at hospital today to check for ovarian cysts. DH couldn't come as he was working, absolutely fine with me, not something I would expect him to attend. Scan was this morning and he hasn't asked how it went so I haven't told him. We talked about it last night so he shouldn't have forgotten. AIBU ?

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shapeshifter88 · 24/10/2018 21:46

sounds like your withholding telling him just to prove a point thst he hasn't asked so yes YABU . surely you would mention it to your husband in general convo..

FlibbertyGiblets · 24/10/2018 21:47

You are a bit. I reckon he's waiting, frozen with fear, for you to tell him how it went.

How did it go?

Sparklingbrook · 24/10/2018 21:48

I agree with Flibberty, he's waiting for you to say.

Scrumptiousbears · 24/10/2018 21:49

Stop playing games.

FunSponges · 24/10/2018 21:50

I disagree, I think he should have asked as soon as he got home, or messaged you in the day to ask.

How did it go OP?

Pebblespony · 24/10/2018 21:50

YABU. Seems a weird thing to play games with.

MrsPerfect12 · 24/10/2018 21:54

I’d be upset if my husband forgot an important appt. especially if it could be life changing. I’d of shouted at him about by now tho. Xx

Ohyesiam · 24/10/2018 21:56

Can’t you use say it’s disappointing that he forgot?
Far playing wil kustlead to further resentment, so Yabu.
I imagined me the results were fine or you’d focus on that?

Pebblespony · 24/10/2018 21:57

Maybe he didn't forget and thinks the OP is not mentioning it because she got bad news and can't bring herself to tell him. He's not a mind reader, neither is the OP. This is how resentment starts. Over nothing.

Ohyesiam · 24/10/2018 21:58

Sorry, I seemed to go into Dutch there.
I meant game playing will lead to further resentment.

Idontmeanto · 24/10/2018 22:01

Not unreasonable to be upset he’s not asked. Playing games about it isn’t particularly sensible though. If you need a row about it get it out of the way. Is he normally crap at this sort of thing?

nicnacnew · 24/10/2018 22:03

Results were as expected. Cyst on ovary to get another scan in a few months. I just know that if it were the other way round and he had been I hospital for tests I would have phoned or text throughout the day to see how he was. I very much doubt he is scared to ask, don't think there is much we wouldn't say to each other. Maybe AIBU though.

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skippy67 · 24/10/2018 22:04

Grow up and tell him.

fatpatsthong · 24/10/2018 22:06

My dh would assume it was all ok unless I told him it's not. His view is that if he needs to know I will volunteer the info.

He is a bit of a twat but no less loving or caring for that. Just how his brain works. Could your dh be similar?

rainbowlou · 24/10/2018 22:06

My H is the same, I’m being investigated for a medical issue and he moved his car out of the way for me to get to my appointment for more tests..even said good luck.
He didn’t ask how I got on but I figured he had probably forgotten as usual!

FlibbertyGiblets · 24/10/2018 22:10

Do tell him how today went, without rancour. I'm sending you my best wishes for the next scan.

SassitudeandSparkle · 24/10/2018 22:18

Yes he should have asked, but this game-playing by not telling him the results is only hurting you, not him OP. I think you'll feel better if you tell him.

Hope the cyst isn't causing too much pain OP, and that the time passes quickly until the next scan.

FunnysInLaJardin · 24/10/2018 22:18

Really rather childish of you tbh

Gemini69 · 24/10/2018 22:20

he didn't care enough to ask.. tell him Zilch Flowers

justaweeone · 24/10/2018 22:23

I understand where you are coming from !
My Dh is the same, can remember Radom stuff but sometimes forgets the bigger picture
Hope you are ok xx

SirGawain · 24/10/2018 22:25

Well you can go on playing silly games or you can behave like a sensible person.

upsideup · 24/10/2018 22:25

I wouldnt have married someone who I thought could genuinely just not give a shit so would assume he had somehow forgot, wanted to wait for a more comfortable time to ask or was waiting untill I was ready to mention it.
Sounds quite petty to turn this into a game and refuse to tell him.

InsomniacAnonymous · 24/10/2018 22:26

Grow up and tell him. Game playing like this has no place in a marriage.

londonrach · 24/10/2018 22:29

Stop being childish. Just act like an adult and tell him. Its what normal people do. Bet hes nervous to ask. Hope results were ok x

ArabellaUmbrella · 24/10/2018 22:31

I would have messaged him the results straight away, and he would have done the same the other way round, its called communication and really quite useful in a marriage