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Would you think this is odd?

35 replies

WellingtonShoo · 26/07/2021 08:35

For your DP to not mention taking annual leave? We had a big chat on the phone last night and he never mentioned he was off today.

Not arsed when or what he does with his leave but I am arsed that he didn’t mention it during an hour long phone chat. I think it’s weird?

(I’ve posted in relationships with no response and I really could do with some other perspectives!)

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Jellycatspyjamas · 26/07/2021 13:27

@Jasmine11 I know he’s on annual leave as he text me very very late after our call last night - unheard of for him when he’s got work the next day. He’s also not been online this morning when I opened the message. I just know he’s taken it off.

But you don’t know he’s taken it off, you’re assuming he’s taken it off. Ask him when you speak to him next, he may have started later today, or may have taken the day off but you don’t know at the moment.

Paddling654 · 26/07/2021 13:31

Maybe he's going ring shopping.

Floralnomad · 26/07/2021 13:37

Maybe he texted you late last night because he was watching the olympics or something , for all you know he could be off sick today . Why not just call / text and ask what he’s up to .

NotYourNachos · 26/07/2021 13:37

So he doesn’t know you know but but you don’t actually know Confused

He obviously has plans and knew if he said he was off you’d want to do something?

Sparklfairy · 26/07/2021 13:39

You did get responses on your other thread. You just didn't like them so posted again with a reworded OP Hmm

thistimelastweek · 26/07/2021 13:41

I reckon this is at least the third thread I've seen in this theme.

I think you should stop trying to second guess the bloke's every move.

It's not good for either of you.

Iwastheparanoidex · 26/07/2021 13:42

Has he actually taken a day off?

I’m normally in bed fairly early but every so often I’ll have a night where I can’t sleep or I watch a late movie.

Ijustreallywantacat · 26/07/2021 13:44

So you haven't actually spoken to him and asked how his day was? You haven't actually clarified it was annual leave? You sound exhausting. He hasn't lied, just have a chat.

Itstheprinciple · 26/07/2021 16:29

Sometimes I just want a day where I have zero obligations so I have done this on occasion, booked a day off and kept it to myself. If everyone assumes you're in work, no one expects you to do anything else! It sounds like he had a crazy week last week so maybe just wanted a day once it was finished to sit in his undies watching netflix!

BackforGood · 26/07/2021 16:59

Another who thinks we are all speculating without knowing enough information.
For example about his work (sounds odd to take a week off to do work Confused ) and how much notice he has to give and how flexible they are etc etc.
For example about your working pattern- if you are at work today, then it is irrelevant that he isn't, as you wouldn't be able to do anything together either.
For example about your relationship - and how you both feel about it. You've been together less than a year, don't live together, and of course there have been big restrictions on seeing / meeting up wit people during the last year - so none of us know what stage you are at in the relationship.
My dh and I wouldn't necessarily tell one another if we'd booked a day or half day (or swapped a day) if it didn't affect the other's movements.

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