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AIBU?

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to be feeling mortified about this facebook post

194 replies

moodymargaret78 · 24/02/2015 17:30

background. We have 2ds aged 7 and 5. dh has a good job. His salary pays all the bills. I do a bit of party plan but mainly I am a sahm to 2 dc who are now at school. I have been toying with the idea of going back to work but dh didn't seem that keen. Well unless term time only.
I have lost 2 close family members in the last 18 months so I probably haven't been firing on all cylinders. Even so I generally manage to do housework etc during the week. Weekends involve any additional laundry such as swimming stuff and I iron on Sundays. During the week dh doesn't have to lift a finger. I do bedtime, cook and wash up etc. At weekends he does a few bits but I still do almost everything. It seemed like a fair split and I though dh agreed.
Anyway during half term I did various local thjngs with dc but also spent 2 separate days visiting siblings who live further away. As we lost our mum 5 months ago this is important.
Anyway I have been browsing facebook for work purposes and saw this post from dh.
So moody is off visiting her sister. So yet another day where nothing gets done in the house. Why can't she see that if we both do our jobs during the week than we can relax and spend time with kids at the weekend.
I am a little shell shocked. Aibu to be feeling mortified and hurt about this. Obviously need to have calm conversation later and ask him to delete.

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Houseworkavoider · 25/02/2015 13:15

Sorry for your loss Flowers
I hope your H has had some serious stick from others on his fb and sorts himself out.
Im a sahm with dc similar ages to yours and my DH is not perfect (unlike me!) but he loves it when I take our DC out for a fun day out.
They are small for such a short time.
Take care x

fromparistoberlin73 · 25/02/2015 13:20

Oh dear OP

regardless of what happens, I think with an attitude like this its worth getting yourself a J.O.B or at least planning what work could be suitable for you. Thats my advice

so sorry for the family losses x

CrapBag · 25/02/2015 13:24

Has he responded yet OP?

lertgush · 25/02/2015 13:59

Oh dear lord. I'd be tempted to wait till he's home, then hand over the children and let him know that as he doesn't appreciate what you do, you're off to a spa for a week to carry on 'not doing anything'. A week of him having to cope should do it but it might take two...

IWillOnlyEatBeans · 25/02/2015 14:12

Thinking of you OP

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ChoochiWoo · 25/02/2015 16:48

People probably didn't comment out of shock n disbelief OP..Im so angry for you. ..*hugs

Fauxlivia · 25/02/2015 17:43

No matter how someone feels abiut division of labour in their household or any other issue relating to their marriage, bitching publicly on fb is such an utterly spiteful, cuntish thing to do.

I would be inclined to reply " if only mr moody could manage to fulfil his primary job to be a thoughtful, kind husband and decent human being, then mrs moody might want to stay home and spend some time with him!"

Then ltb (not joking). He has no respect for you.

ElizaPickford · 25/02/2015 18:15

I'm so sorry your DH is acting like this when you're going through such a difficult time. My vengeance would be spectacular if my DH did this...

grimbletart · 25/02/2015 18:37

OP - the even bigger red flag for me is that he is not keen on you working unless it is only in term time.

He's a control freak and you need to see you have money and independence from him for the future.

MooMaid · 25/02/2015 18:42

What a wanker. When will he be back home so you can bring him up on this?

notnaice · 25/02/2015 18:44

Before you even mentioned Dh I did think what is she ironing on Sunday for? Surely that could be done in the week.
But I do agree about everything else.

Stealthpolarbear · 25/02/2015 18:44

has he made any attempt to get in touch op?

Owllady · 25/02/2015 18:48

Christ on a bike :(
I'm sorry about your mum moody. You go and see your sister whenever you like.
I'm not sure what he thinks you will get done anyway at half term with two young children!

Angel1983 · 26/02/2015 12:40

Any update OP?

IWillOnlyEatBeans · 04/03/2015 19:31

How are you doing OP?

Sunshine200 · 04/03/2015 20:02

Oh dear, that's shocking.
It says much more about him than you though, and anyone who sees this will have the same view.

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