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His 'hobby' strikes again - when do mums get to have fun??

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ArtemisBean · 24/10/2020 04:58

DH has just shoved off for another full day doing his hobby. It's not every week but it's a pain in the arse being left for 14+ hours alone with a toddler and pregnant while he swans off enjoying himself. I'm keeping count of the days he owes me to go off and enjoy MYself (ha!) but I genuinely don't know what I'd do all day given half the chance, especially in these times when lots of places are closed. Anyone else feeling like a hobby widow and would like to commiserate? I know there's plenty of us out there. And ideas for fun ways to spend all these days off I'm due would be much appreciated so I can plan my revenge (lighthearted, sort of 😛).

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TakemedowntoPotatoCity · 26/10/2020 11:17

I certainly wouldn't begrudge anyone having a hobby but I think it's downright mean to swan off for a whole day and leave you at home alone doing everything, pregnant and with a toddler, without even offering for you to have the same amount of time 'off'. Does he ever even mention now grateful he is? Or does he just take it as read that you will just carry on, and leave the house each weekend without a care? If the latter he is selfish, this is not an equal partnership and as the pp said it's a slippery slope.

ERest · 26/10/2020 13:07

@Goatinthegarden

My SIL has very cleverly gotten the children involved in dbro’s hobbies. Now the children are desperate to go with him whenever it’s hobby time, so when he disappears for the day, so do they...
Your SIL is my hero, need to do this for mine! Grin
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