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AIBU?

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or over sensitive.

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peppapigsmummy · 16/08/2013 20:44

DF thinks I am.

We gave notice of marriage today. The gentleman taking our details really annoyed me.

It was really obvious that he felt my partner was more important as he was a man and that as the woman I should look after our child and be dealt with later. He never spoke to us as a couple even if it involved me. I put this down to generational differences as he was an older man, though annoyed me.

Then. When speaking to me, I asked a question in order to confirm I was understanding the infomation he was giving AND HE FUCKING SHUSHED ME. lips to mouth and all. So patronising, I was livid.

During the few minutes he had to speak to me directly he asked for my fathers details. I hadn't expected this, and had to catch my breath. I told him I didn't have one. I was raised singly handedly by my mother and felt I made it clear that it was a sensitive subject and did not need prying.

He pressed me for much more personal information than I felt necessary regarding the subject and I barely made it to the car before bursting into tears after he declared my marriage certificate would be left blank (I understand why) but kept repeatedly saying 'since she doesn't have a father' in a disapproving tone. ..whilst back to talking to DP and ignoring me.

Im actually more cross over his obvious sexist attitude, carefully shown in a manner I could not prove if I complained iyswim, really had to bite my tongue when he shushed me. But upset further over the prying of my lack of parent.

aibu to be upset or am I being over sensitive? ....oh my..just realised how long this is. Sorry!

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FacebookWanker · 16/08/2013 23:40

He was being unreasonable. When we went to register DD's birth the registrar asked if we were married. When we said no, she said "not yet" in a 'you WILL get married soon' tone. I felt really judged.

I'm sorry he upset you today. At least you won't have to deal with him gain.

AKissIsNotAContract · 17/08/2013 05:15

It can't be a legal requirement to have your dad on your marriage certificate. When We went to register our intention to marry I told the registrar that I don't see or speak to him and she offered to leave that part blank.

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