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Original poster

To divorce DH immediately for this

57 replies

vvviola · 25/10/2015 20:57

DH is a Kiwi. I am Irish. Rugby is a religion in this house. We usually have a very simple system - when the All Blacks play we both support the ABs, when Ireland play, we both support Ireland. When they play each other, all bets are off.

Ireland came very close to beating the ABs in 2013. The ABs only went ahead in the final minute. I may have not spoken to DH for an hour afterwards because it was clearly all his fault

I am making DD2's halloween costume in the sitting room - and DH is rewatching that game on YouTube. The whole bloody game. And repeatedly saying things like "how did you lose this one?" "So far ahead with only 20 minutes to go..."

WIBU to divorce him immediately? Or at the very least make him teach the DC the words to Ireland's Call as penance??

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ILiveAtTheBeach · 25/10/2015 20:59

If you would divorce over this, I'd say your relationship is really shit, so yeh just do it.

Waltermittythesequel · 25/10/2015 21:01

Divorce him, without a doubt!

Waltermittythesequel · 25/10/2015 21:02

He's rewatching it?? That's abuse!

DelphiBlue · 25/10/2015 21:02

^^ well someone totally missed the tone of the thread Confused

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vvviola · 25/10/2015 21:02

Oh goodness Ilive I was joking. It was tongue in cheek.

I now see why so many people put "lighthearted" in their titles now.

Of course I'm not going to divorce him. I need him to be around so I can gloat when Ireland finally get their act together and actually beat the ABs.

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Bearbehind · 25/10/2015 21:02

He sounds a complete twat- why would you re watch a match where you know exactly what happens and make ridiculous comments with the sole intention of winding your wife up Hmm

I'm guessing your post was lighthearted but he's actually behaving like a tosser.

Waltermittythesequel · 25/10/2015 21:02

[grin?

Andro · 25/10/2015 21:03

Divorce is too mild, make sure DD joins you in supporting the wallabies in the final instead.

Waltermittythesequel · 25/10/2015 21:03

I need him to be around so I can gloat when Ireland finally get their act together and actually beat the ABs

Don't bloody jinx it!

youngestisapsycho · 25/10/2015 21:04

I remember that game. I'm English , but DH is Kiwi and his daughter and her boyfriend were staying with us, over from NZ. I was cheering the Irish on and was so happy, as they all think the All Blacks are unbeatable! I could have cried when the ABs won in the last seconds....

Original poster
vvviola · 25/10/2015 21:04

Because Bear it was an outstanding game of rugby. He isn't actually trying to wind me up. He's just appreciating the game (he was originally looking at some clips of Paul O'Connell)

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BigChocFrenzy · 25/10/2015 21:07

Maybe not LTB, but he deserves some fiendish punishment.
< puts on chocolate thinking cap Hmm >
While you are making the Halloween custume, maybe tack on some Halloween symbols to the seat of his trousers for tomorrow ?

Eve · 25/10/2015 21:10

For revenge play Ireland's call , on loop for 24 hours.

And get #shouldertoshoulder tattooed on him.

treaclesoda · 25/10/2015 21:13

Get a picture of Brian O'Driscoll tattooed across your back as a special surprise for him. That'll teach him.

FiveShelties · 25/10/2015 21:13

Hope he will not be cheering for the Aussies on Saturday - that would be cause for divorce. Grin

Waltermittythesequel · 25/10/2015 21:16

Wait till he's asleep and write Shoulder to Shoulder on his head.

In permanent marker.

Moln · 25/10/2015 21:17

Rewards the game when the women beat the All Blacks.

Then divorce him, and get married to one of the Irish squad. That'll learn him.

Moln · 25/10/2015 21:17

Rewards = rewatch

Shutthatdoor · 25/10/2015 21:20

For revenge play Ireland's call , on loop for 24 hours.

Do this Grin

DeepBlueLake · 25/10/2015 21:21

YANBU, LTB. That is cruelty.

I say this as a kiwi Grin

Although, I have been a smug kiwi to my poor English DH these past few weeks with the ABs in the final and England getting knocked out in the quarters. I'd imagine he'll be ready to divorce me by the end of the RWC Grin

gingerdad · 25/10/2015 21:21

As extra punishment he should have #COYBIG also.

Ememem84 · 25/10/2015 21:21

Oh god. Another mrs kiwi. I feel sorry for you. Although I am not really a rugby fan. So sick of it now. Every game (not just the ab ones) has been watched. Every single game.

Yesterday I dated to put the kettle on during the match. And was told to ssssh.

I cannot wait for next weekend to be over. I want my tv back!!!

Rant over.

lushaliciousbob · 25/10/2015 21:22

Definitely divorce him. Rugby is my religion too and I could not be dealing with this ;)
Also LOL at the first poster who clearly can't see the sarcasm in this post haha

middlings · 25/10/2015 21:22

I'd totally divorce him.

By the way, my English 3 year old knows Ireland's Call perfectly. No harm.

SquadGoals · 25/10/2015 21:25

Totally agree with everyone.

DH is Aussie and obviously knocked England out in the groups.

He has remained very quiet since about it, which is very sensible of him.

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