To expect my partner to be excited for me getting good news?

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I just landed my first job since having a baby. I worked hard to get it and am over the moon that I did. I really wanted this job and think it's perfect for me right now. When I told my partner he just said "cool" as if I just told him we were having curry for dinner. AIBU to expect my partner to express something a little more than this, considering he knows how much I wanted it? Or is this being overly needy to ask for validation from him - even though he is the closest person to me?

Yanbu. Is he not happy you're going back to work?

YANBU. Did he know how much you wanted it?

And congratulations and well done btw

Oh yes, congratulations!

If he's unhappy he hasn't said anything. I've been off a year already so it's not like I'm rushing back mere weeks after giving birth. He knows I've wanted to get back working for ages and I worked hard to get this job. I just thought he'd be happier for me.

Well he is definitely BU.

Yes he knew how much I wanted it, he even told me I was obsessed with it the other day.I put my all into a presentation at the weekend for it and was worried afterwards that it might not be good enough.

And thank you for the flowers, I need to hear that!

Yanbu and congratulations!

Why do you think he feels this way?

I don't know. Sometimes I think he has no empathy to be honest. He doesn't seem to understand emotional needs

Well done! It's a nightmare getting back to work. Maybe he's not very expressive?

He's not, you're right. But I often end up feeling disappointed by a lack of support, and I don't think he gets it

Have you heard of the love languages? It may be that you express feelings differently. If it isn't that then it is an issue.

Sounds a bit shit if you feel unsupported though

He's a dick. Well done and make sure your wages get paid into your personal bank account !