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being used as an unpaid babysitter so in laws can go out without me

37 replies

Bravenewworld1 · 26/02/2017 16:06

OK. my in laws arrived on Thursday ( mother in law, sister in law her husband and their lovely 2 children ( 7yrs and 10 yrs). they live very far away so come to London 2 maybe 3 times a year. they were down for a few days and staying in a hotel not at our house. my husband said that the kids ( my niece and nephew would be staying for a sleep over on Friday. we have 2 kids the same age and they all get on brilliantly so I said that that would be great.
Friday comes- I found out that they will all be going out including my husband so really the sleep over is more over a would you babysit request. I didn't mind but I do wish it had been conveyed to me in that way. so Friday comes and they arrive at the house soon after I get back from work so chat for a while and to drop kids off. I make dinner while kids get ready and husband gets ready and then he leaves.
we have lovely evening kids go to bed really late as they are excited being with each other. now when we visit my mother in law the kids are always together , either in the grandmothers house or aunties house so sleep overs are common but I have never asked them to look after kids so I can go out. my husband may have as he often goes there with the kid but without me (maybe due to work or what ever).
he comes home about 2 in the morning. fine so far. however, next day he is hung over so doesn't help. there is no bread or milk in house but I give them toast and scones for breakfast. I take girls to shops and get back to make lunch. my niece and nephew don't like pasta or pizza so I suggest eggs on toast. hubby says he will get some bread/milk from shops. fist he offers to take my daughter to her club that she goes to on sat . I assume he will get the groceries after he drops her- its a 5 min car ride away. so we all wait at home. he doesn't come back for an hour as he drops her then goes to a café for tea maybe some lunch and then to read his book. then he picks her up and drives back home. I did not go to shops as I was expecting home to come home from shops. anyway it 3 by this time .
I rush out get food and make them lunch and inlaws come to ours at about 4. and they leave with kids at 6.
husband then goes to bed really early with out helping out- eg making dinner.
I feel pissed off - sister in law hasn't phoned to say thanks- got no help next day and I am not speaking to him as he thinks he has done nothing wrong AIBU ?

OP posts:
Lynnm63 · 26/02/2017 18:20

You have a husband problem. He won't change, what do you get from this relationship?

Alpies · 26/02/2017 23:19

You're a saint. Your husband is an A-Hole!

MeNeedSleep · 26/02/2017 23:30

My jaw hit the floor when you said that he went to a cafe, a fucking cafe when you're at home with kids and no food!

Also, where the fuck was your sil the next day? Why didn't she come collect the kids in the morning? Sending mil at 4pm! I'd be so fucking pissed off!

Astro55 · 26/02/2017 23:37

Next time you need to be very clear - if DH agrees to a sleepover then he must be in attendance - the expectation there is seriously crap -

He should still pull his weight at home the next day - is be livid

GabsAlot · 27/02/2017 00:01

sorry what your dh offered your services and didnt even tell u he was going out with them

hes an arsehole-the cafe thing also not laziness hes taking the piss out of you

PuddleJumper01 · 27/02/2017 00:10

Your DH comes across as horrible. Show him this thread. Does he have an explanation?

honeyroar · 27/02/2017 00:13

What a horrible, selfish husband you have to dump all that on you without so much as a do you mind! He would be getting all guns blazing from me, nevermind an early night.

muhajaba · 27/02/2017 00:15

Did he explain why he felt it was o.k to go to a cafe and chill out when he knew you were all waiting for him? That's a pretty special level of disrespect and selfishness.

GabsAlot · 27/02/2017 09:57

i remember your other thread now

please leave this bully he has no respect for you

Tiredemma · 27/02/2017 10:00

Your husband sounds like an arsehole.

Alpies · 27/02/2017 13:38

OP I've read your previous threads. I am so sorry that you have to live with such a selfish nasty man.

His behaviour throughout your relationship is not acceptable. A loving man would not treat you like this.

You need to seriously consider whether he makes u happy and what is the purpose of staying together.

Alpies · 27/02/2017 13:39

Ps - I hope ur health is okay and you are taking care of yourself seeing as this man doesn't support u.

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