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My wife gets annoyed at me for basically doing nothing when she's on her period

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vjjyj · 15/08/2026 18:09

Ohh, today I was working on my laptop and she was on the couch. I laughed a bit at something on my phone, and then a little later I laughed again. My wife got angry at me, and I'm honestly confused.

I know periods can affect mood and make someone more irritated, but is this normal? Or am I doing something wrong without realizing it?

For context, we're both 32

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Batties · 15/08/2026 18:44

What disingenuous, rage bait bullshit.

whippersnapper55 · 15/08/2026 18:44

Maybe it's just that you're really annoying??

WonderfulSmith · 15/08/2026 18:48

Stop blaming your wife’s period for you being an annoying twat.

I recommend listening to this podcast.-28ish days later. It’s all about the menstrual cycle, one episode for each of the 28 days.

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Sunloungerhogger · 15/08/2026 18:48

My DH offers to get me chocolate painkillers and a hot water bottle. The chocolate is little bit of a cliche because I don’t have a particular sweet tooth and don’t get a chocolate craving when I’m on my period but I appreciate the consideration, he’s showing he recognises that I get rubbish cramps and is trying to show a bit of care and nurture and I really really appreciate it. I suggest you try similar.

TexturelyTroubling · 15/08/2026 18:51

I went out with a 44 yr old man a few years ago who hadn't heard of PMT, he googled it and understood better.
Try googling your question Op.

BeardySchnauzer · 15/08/2026 19:06

You sound deeply irritating so I suspect that’s why you are irritating her

and no I’m not on my period🙄

bitontheobtuse · 15/08/2026 19:14

@BeardySchnauzer I've been menopausal for ages and he's irritating the crap out of me too.

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