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DH grumpy on holiday

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hatmatcat · 02/06/2022 22:07

My DH always moans he doesn't spend anytime with the kids and we go on holiday for half term and he's just grumpy. Doesn't do anything with the kids unless really pushed.

I do find that the balance of power is a tricky thing on holiday, as our young DC used to me being in charge, setting the day to day boundaries and DH has different tolerances. For example I know if I let the kids do something once they remember and will repeat it. So I'm quite strict really, but DC are very mischievous 😬🙄 DH also works long hours and there is some wind down time, but then there's no time off for a SAHM. I don't know what I'm asking really, not to be ungrateful for the experience of something new for the DC. Nearly home time until next time.

OP posts:
hatmatcat · 03/06/2022 12:50

Just me then? 😂 I'm so lucky

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almondflake · 03/06/2022 13:16

How about he organises a day for him and the kids to do something ? if you do a lot of the day to day running of things maybe he feels like he's a bit of a spare part ? Get him an the kids to plan a day together , an activity that they will enjoy while you go off and have a bit of alone time .

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