Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

Original poster

Things you can never say out loud in real life as you'll hurt the feelings of someone you like....

601 replies

hatetheplayernotthegame · 16/10/2022 23:01

...stop buying puppies from breeders FFS.

So sick of people popping up with the latest - inevitably moustachiod dull as fuck doodle - puppy that they've bought from some back yard breeder.

I love dogs. The people who do this never seem to really like dogs much, if they did they'd consider adopting one of the gazillions dumpbed post-lockdown (bought by moustachio-doodle loving twats just like them).

OP posts:
EndlessMagpies · 17/10/2022 16:13

To my lovely but gullible friend. Thank you for asking but no, I'm sorry, but I already have what feels like a lifetime's supply of Body Shop products, and I really really don't want or need any more.

Firstruleofsoupover · 17/10/2022 16:19

You are probably the most amazing person I've ever met. You've been so kind to me and helped me so much in my darkest hours.

What tiny part of your miracle self gets over-impressed when you meet some guy who tries to intimidate you with his qualifications? Or some bloke with an impressive job title and salary. What sensible man mentions his income on a first or second date? And why is it not a red flag to you? They seem all to turn out to be twats. I can't say anything. You mean too much to me to risk it, but my heart sinks when you tell me what his ex-wife made up about him to get back at him for XYZ including going to a refuge to "get back at him" or why his children won't see him but it's all actually very unfair and he has been very badly treated. Love you though.

Notaflippinclue · 17/10/2022 16:26

That little donkey that you are working to death and not caring for - yes that’s the one, you keep asking me to donate towards it’s care, but after hundreds of years of working with them generation after generation wouldn’t it be in you and your families best interest to learn to look after it a bit better.

reesewithoutaspoon · 17/10/2022 16:35

It's Google, not Goodle. you can read, why do you continue to say it wrong. Its irritating not cute.

Amarette · 17/10/2022 16:37

HandbagAtDawn · 17/10/2022 14:59

<Feels paranoid>

Show quote history

Pretty sure you're not my brother!

RandomCatGenerator · 17/10/2022 16:47

You were a terrible, emotionally abusive mother.

get over your divorce, it was 20 years ago.

Mangolist · 17/10/2022 16:50

I'd like to do a nice one!
To my two closest friends. We have only been close for a few years now, but you have changed my life. I used to have and lose friends all the time. I know that part of it was my past addictions and my horribly painful and confusingupbringing but I was also such a people pleaser, I would do anything they said.
You two have made me realise that actual true friendship is about listening to each other, being there for each other, supporting and caring when things are rubbish and celebrating when things are amazing. I'm not used to this but yesterday made me realise that this is what we have. I love you both dearly.

Doxiesshallinherittheearth · 17/10/2022 16:52

Stop blaming me for your adult DS’s lack of interest in you. You are a self-absorbed narcissist and you made him dislike you all by yourself.

Mumofteens2 · 17/10/2022 16:59

You are so self obsessed. I get fed up of hearing how busy you always are - you don’t work ffs! You expect others to give up their time to run clubs for your kids, never offer to help (far too busy) and complain behind the volunteers backs. Get out of your entitled little bubble.

You’ve probably been too busy to notice me distancing myself.

RiftGibbon · 17/10/2022 17:08

DillDanding · 17/10/2022 08:07

Stop telling your dead [insert relative] how much you miss them on [insert social media name]. They're dead! They can't f'ing read it 'cos they're dead!

Exactly! See also wishing dead people a happy birthday with comments like ‘I hope you’re having a pint up there with Uncle Bob…’

They’re dead, you buffoon!

Oh yes, this!

A friend of mine once posted a sarcastic one wishing a many times gt grandparent a happy 300th birthday (or something similar). Many people missed the irony.

HollyGoLoudly1 · 17/10/2022 17:37

This is quite cathartic. Another one...

Your child isn't the overachieving genius you think they are. They are a perfectly lovely but perfectly average child. They don't have exceptional academic, sporting or social skills, never mind all 3. Their behaviour actually leaves a lot to be desired in my eyes, partly due to your fawning and inability to see any flaws. I think you're both in for a rude awakening in the future.

MidnightConstellation · 17/10/2022 17:39

Mangolist · 17/10/2022 16:50

I'd like to do a nice one!
To my two closest friends. We have only been close for a few years now, but you have changed my life. I used to have and lose friends all the time. I know that part of it was my past addictions and my horribly painful and confusingupbringing but I was also such a people pleaser, I would do anything they said.
You two have made me realise that actual true friendship is about listening to each other, being there for each other, supporting and caring when things are rubbish and celebrating when things are amazing. I'm not used to this but yesterday made me realise that this is what we have. I love you both dearly.

Wow! How lovely.

Eatmycake3333 · 17/10/2022 17:52

mam0918
oh definitely! You have just summed it up how I feel. 100%agree

Shutupandsitdown · 17/10/2022 18:15

Why do you chew like a fucking camel? Also what the fuck with the clicking jaw? AaArrrgh

iRun2eatCake · 17/10/2022 18:20

stopbeingacunt · 17/10/2022 02:21

Parental grandparents are just as important as maternal grandparents. Just watch how your daughter runs up to me with a huge smile asking for stories and can we go out Nana and face timing me asking to see me. Yet you do everything you can't stop me visiting you. I don't know what more I can do? You said yourself I'm the most tolerant patient happy person ever. I neve give you advice; so why did you not let me see my granddaughter until she was 5 months old? And then you're treating me as I am some sort of wicked person? You have no idea how much you've hurt me. When your son arrives in march don't expect me to be there giving you gifts again whilst you sell them all, because I won't be.

I'm just sad I won't be having any other grandchildren

Is this to your DIL ? If so, where is your son?

BaconandCheese · 17/10/2022 18:25

You’re a spoilt selfish bitch, and I have always seen through you. You profess to love your dad, but you simply can't be bothered to pick up the phone, he’s so far down on your list is unreal, every other family/in law family member takes priority. Is it because the money tap is not available, you can’t be bothered with your dad now? Btw, you’re not the only woman ever to have birthed children, and your shit does stink.

MrsDThomas · 17/10/2022 18:28

Your mental situation is tiring. You pick and choose who you’re nice to. We’re restricted in what we talk about. You’re not pulling your weight. If you’re ill, stay home cos you’re draining the rest of us. Mistakes you make, you’re miserable on the phone. Keep saying you want a new job, well please, make the effort to look for one so the rest of us can crack on with our job in peace.

Thecomfortador · 17/10/2022 18:34

It was me who did the zombie pumpkin and no it's not as good as the witch, it's really obviously not done by the same person. I have told you this already but because you don't listen to me you have no idea about this or think I'm trying to wrongly take credit for someone else's work.
(The person who did the witch is no longer with us, hence this will keep coming up every year as an example of how we can never do as good as they did, even though I did the sodding zombie myself. It's even been printed on cards and attributed to deceased person).

WetLettuce2 · 17/10/2022 18:54

@RandomCatGenerator are you me ??!!

And stop asking how ‘your’ house is when I visit my dad - you got your settlement in your divorce and brought your own house.

Also - he’s mortgage free because he’s worked 12 hour days for over 50 years and is still working past retirement- unlike you who hasn’t worked in 20 years.

Lazy, abusive, mean, nasty woman.

MrsRinaDecker · 17/10/2022 18:56

@WallabyWay I’ve actually started studying part time and joined a group related to my hobby.. really working on having stuff in my life beyond my “mum” role.

Maerchentante · 17/10/2022 19:18

Stop thinking you're the only one who's not feeling well from time to time. You are not the only person to get migraines. Nor the only person in the world to have back pain. But because you have it, no one in the family is allowed to have what you have.

And to an acquaintance: Stop with the performance FB post and your overuse of superlatives. Especially stop the performance grief everytime someone even remotely famous dies.

As others have said, quite cathartic

Emotionalsupportviper · 17/10/2022 19:19

blacksax · 17/10/2022 15:14

Oh, you've got a new puppy? How lovely - what breed is it? A what?
No love, no it isn't a Labbywestiejackshitwhippoodle. It's a mongrel.

This!

There is no such breed as an Old English cockerbulldoberhound. And crossing it with a long-haired staffordshirefoxpoodle does not produce hypoallergenic puppies suitable for people with asthma.

Nice try, though, BYB. Nice try . . .

marmaladepop · 17/10/2022 19:22

cobblers123 · 17/10/2022 08:13

I wish my brother had never married you, he's just not the same happy go lucky bloke he used to be before he met you.

You're awful!

Love Prince William

Emotionalsupportviper · 17/10/2022 19:31

marmaladepop · 17/10/2022 19:22

Love Prince William

Show quote history

LOL!

Minimalme · 17/10/2022 19:58

To my Mother: You should never have had children. You wasted my entire childhood by not loving me. You put all your efforts into hurting and controlling me. You are hell bent on being 'the winner'. You enjoy making people suffer. Your whole life has been a pointless waste. I hate you.

I will be utterly relieved when you die.