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DP tearful again? AIBU?

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Hatbusy · 02/08/2021 17:23

DP (41) is under a lot of stress at the moment. He’s a worrier anyway but has a lot on with work.

Last night I suggested we got a curry (a five minute walk from the house). I was desperate to get out of the house for a bit, he’d been working all weekend non stop. He said no, he wanted to get back to work later on after dinner and therefore didn’t want to go out. I wasn’t wanting to paint the town red, just wanted a korma for 60 minutes in a different environment. I got annoyed, said he was unreasonable for locking himself away without even an hour to spare. Cue the tearful eyes, then the tears. He apologies, says he knows he is ‘being boring.’ But nothing changes.

Same situation when I suggested a night away next month. Similar response, he doesn’t know if he can etc etc. Tears.

Am I being unfair to think this is just ridiculous behaviour from a grown man? Or am i an unreasonable partner?

OP posts:
Flossing · 02/08/2021 19:16

I cry when I'm stressed. I just can't help it. I also lock myself away to complete work.

I understand how the situation would be annoying for you though. The unspecified time frame is concerning. He (and you) need to see some light at the end of the tunnel.

Does he need to start thinking about a new job?

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