to give this sofa to the charity shop?

[Iamatotalandutteridiot]

OK, there is a good possibility I am!!!

We have a nice sofa (Ligne Roset) - it's quite old but in good condition and very funky.

Last week, our new kitten weed on it (once!) and DH says it has to go...

I've had it professionally cleaned and (As far as I can tell) there is no damage to the sofa, but DH is adamant that it is ruined and has to go...

So... I want to phone a local charity that collects (and resells) unwanted furniture. Dh wants to hire a skip and bin it.

I think he is BU. He thinks I am?

can MN decide please?

I'm completely ???? that you a getting rid of a sofa due to one kitten accident. That's conspicuous consumption in the extreme! You have at least 2 children so I assume they've had accidents as toddlers or been sick on the bed. Or is that different?
Anyway I think skipping it would be very unreasonable. Someone will give it a good home. Try street life or local Facebook pages?

My friends kitten actually got shit on my sofa and I just steam cleaned the hell out of it. I wouldn't have gotten rid of it. I think your DH wants a nice updated sofa and any excuse will do!

Anyway, it's a perfectly good sofa and someone else could use it so YANBU to give it to charity. He is BU to just want to skip it.

I did have one thought that I could send it to be recovered and just tell him it's a new one ;-)

He IS OCD about stuff like this, so I am not surprised at his reaction... I just don't see why no one else should be given the chance to have what is a very cool and comfy sofa.

I am liking my reupholstery plan though.

I am shocked that your DH wants to chuck out the sofa because a tiny kitten did a little wee on it.

On that basis, I should replace my bedroom carpet, and my bed - seeing as my cat threw up a big hair ball on it last week. And my rug, as the dog was sick on it a couple of months ago. And my children's beds, as they have both been sick on them. The list goes on. This is what cleaning fluids are for - and you've even had yours professionally cleaned - that's way more than I'd have done for a wee!

If he throws away anything that gets wee/poo/sick on it, then you'll need shares in your local furniture shop.

Like others though, I don't think this is your major problem - but the fact that your DH has spoken and you can't even disagree with him.... that's a problem.

I'm wondering if your DH might have a problem with germs? It sounds like he is panicking.

Well, no longer matters.

DH WAILED last night so it went on freecycle (Yes, I had to place the add) and was taken within 20 minutes.

To be fair, the chap seemed really nice and was very pleased with it. I have no clue if he plans to resell for a profit and, to be honest, it's not my business.

Bigger problem is I simply don't have a voice in my own marriage.

Is that something you want to talk about?

Cloppy - No, not really. I won't do anything about it, so there really is little point. Thanks though. x

So do you now have to buy a new one?

The other day I read a thread about showing people what was written here, this is one that fits the bill, maybe your DH would see what a total bellend he's being, not to mention the total waste of resources in buying a new one.

I have no words