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AIBU to think that IF MNers paid attention to their OHs, rather than

111 replies

Imaponderer · 07/06/2011 22:16

incessantly posting in a pretend world that they might be able to maintain realtionships; not have, social issues communicating with family and friends, dysfunctional children and ultimately partners who didn't look elsewhere?

OP posts:
Primalscream · 08/06/2011 19:46

The minor argument I got into last night was down to a misunderstanding - totally on my part.

TheOriginalFAB · 08/06/2011 19:47

I don't understand why the OP never came back Grin.

pinklovingfeminist · 08/06/2011 19:49

OP you have a point, I have also noticed that the most prolific posters are the ones with the least developed social skills who swear and abuse people at the slightest notice - too much time online perhaps? I think MN is fine to use now and then but to some it's a way of life which is really sad as it's not real!

WellIShouldNever · 08/06/2011 19:51

I agree with OP and beesimo.

gapants · 08/06/2011 19:51

They are giving their DH head whilst making a tower of cupcakes for their children, FAB. How you doing anyway lovely?

OracleInaCoracle · 08/06/2011 19:53

pinkloving, I assure you that I am real. so are the many friendships Ive formed online. if you dont get mn and think that its too sweary then maybe its not the right place for you. some fora are easier to dip in and out of, others suck you in. doesnt mean that your relationships suffer or you have poor social skills (many prolific mners are articulate, funny and hold down successful careers as well as having great famillies) dont judge others by your own low standards please.

Primalscream · 08/06/2011 19:54

Absolutely agree pinklovingfeminist - people spend days discussing total bollocks like it's a life or death situation -

BrianAndHisBalls · 08/06/2011 19:55

what is with all these half wits?? 'lol' Shock

diabolo · 08/06/2011 19:56

I only really come on here when DH is working away, and DS is on his X-box, out playing sport or doing homework or in bed.

I like MN (mostly), other people's problems and thoughts give me something else to think about.

OracleInaCoracle · 08/06/2011 19:56

PrimalscreamWed 08-Jun-11 19:54:13

Absolutely agree pinklovingfeminist - people spend days discussing total bollocks like it's a life or death situation -

if it pisses you off so much, why are you here?

Primalscream · 08/06/2011 20:29

There's varying degrees - some people will spend an hour or two a day on here, others an hour a week, and some are on here all day everyday - I personally don't think it's healthy to 'rely' on the Internet for company - it's extremely superficial. ( although I have made some great friends via the Internet )

OracleInaCoracle · 08/06/2011 20:33

but thats you. mn was a lifesaver when ds was tiny, and if anything has helped me find the confidence to make new friends in RL. we all take from it different things, I think its superficial to make sweeping judgements about other people social skills and relationships based on your own opinions. horses for courses.

missorinoco · 08/06/2011 20:34

I can MN whilst chained to the kitchen sink. What's your point OP?

DuelingFanjo · 08/06/2011 20:35

is this one of those threads started by a fuckwit who doesn't come back except to tell us off for bullying?

Primalscream · 08/06/2011 20:37

Yes absolutely - Mumsnet has been invaluable to me at times - but it can be insidious.

Primalscream · 08/06/2011 20:38

( sorry - that was to lissieLou )

StayingDavidTennantsGirl · 08/06/2011 21:04

My bloody dh insists on going out to work, rather than staying here and interacting with me, and the dses go to school because that is cooler and more acceptable than spending time with their saddo mother.

Anyway - I'm not real, me - I'm a figment of all your diseased imaginations!

jasper · 08/06/2011 22:48

pinkloving feminist, not seen you around but I have to agree with your last post.

And make a mental note not to be sweary or abusive mesself

realhousewifeofdevoncounty · 08/06/2011 22:50

Imaponderer - what are your dh/dcs doing now then while you post this? Is he fucking his secretary while your dcs are out robbing old ladies?

Maryz · 08/06/2011 23:01

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newfashionedmum · 08/06/2011 23:11

I am only here because DH is in his World of Warcraft world. Perhaps if DPs and DHs spent less time in pointless male dominated pursuits like online computer gaming and watching sport on the telly, mumsnet would go to the wall and we'd be less able to bitch about them to each other. Then we'd have to bitch AT them instead, and who knows where that would lead...

Mamaz0n · 08/06/2011 23:13

fuck!
Op could you not have posted this a couple of years back?

Well this explains why my life is so shite. bloody mumsnet. Im gonna sue

ginhag · 08/06/2011 23:20

Yep. I'm ruined I tell ya, RUINED.

Lucky you came along to save us from ourselves OP. Cheers for that. Could you also remind us to breathe every now and then, stuff like that? TIA :)

Orbinator · 08/06/2011 23:21

I think you may be a trolly dolly.

Either that or you clearly have no OH, kids or anything else better to do with your time than slate a forum via the forum you apparently despise.

Let's hope you won't ever need support of an independent and anonymous group of peers or you may find yourself in a moral quandary.

glitteryturd · 08/06/2011 23:37

I thought about tossing my husband a sympathy shag tonight, or talking to my brother on the phone, or maybe spending some time with my friends. Then I realised I would be wasting my time cos my life was here, on the internet bitching and moaning like a good 'un!

So lets crack on eh?