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How much time does your OH spend with his DM?

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OnceMoreIntoTheBleach · 16/03/2016 21:28

We don't live together, so it's probably none of my business, but my OH sees his DM at least 3 times a week for coffee etc (fair enough), feels like he wants us to pop in for a coffee most weekends (bit much some weekends, I think), she calls him most days, texts him several times a day. Often the calls/texts are late in the evening or in a weekend afternoon when we're spending time together with or without all the DCs.

I can't seem to help but find it a little bit annoying. I wouldn't if he only saw her a couple of times a month, but he rarely goes 2 days without seeing her.

The other day we were face timing and she arrived at his house, and he promptly turned the phone round to join her into the conversation. He'd just asked me how I was feeling (bit worse for wear at the moment) and I felt like I had to end the conversation as didn't fancy a three way! He didn't even leave the room to carry on talking privately to me, so I just wrapped up the call.

AIBU to think this is a bit much, or is this normal? Happy to be told!

OP posts:
Ballnumnums · 17/03/2016 22:23

Feral grandmas! I loved that!
My dh sees his mother every week, loves her unconditionally and is very gentle with her. He goes whilst I am at work and I see her at least every month. She is a dear soul but needs that one on one time with my dh.

I am glad he does this as he is devoted to both her and to me.

Agadooo · 17/03/2016 22:24

We visit the inlaws one day every weekend and he speaks to his mum EVERY day!

witsender · 17/03/2016 22:26

Depends really. I mean, I talk to my mum most days and see her a few times a week...or is that different?

witsender · 17/03/2016 22:28

Th doesn't see his mum as much as we live a fair way away, but they are hugely close as a family and all email/chat almost daily. I like and respect that.

Bambambini · 18/03/2016 00:09

My husband doesn't see his mum enough as we live far away. He loves spending time with her and his dad though and wish he could see them more often.

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