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AIBU?

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I'm CERTAIN I'm not being U about DH taking a couple of days off

55 replies

GinoGinellisNelly · 18/08/2017 09:43

Sorry to be brief

Having quite a shit summer to be fair. DH has a track record for doing tactless things.

We had a few unexpected financial issues in the last 6 months meaning we've had to tighten our belts and save across all areas.

I work PT and take responsibility for 90% of childcare (3 kids one with SN)

DH worked away for ten years before changing role and he now works from home 4 days a week.

He's very lucky as he is able to have great flexibility and IMO he has plenty of time for leisure in between calls and e mails (he is able to go to the golfing green and on his bike in between)

We've had no holiday/no break since last summer.
I scheduled 6 days off so we could do something last minute

He completely messed up his leave meaning we did not get to go anywhere last minute.

After we learnt we'd not be able to do anything a day or so later he announces he is going to France for a 2 day break with his friend-who is scouting the region for a business venture. He needs a break and it's IN THE CALENDAR !

Wtf? He can find extra days for a friend but cannot change anything around for us? He is exhausted-he claims (join the club)

Part 2 of this AIBU -when I found out about his jolly I booked a hotel where my friend got married last year for 2 days so the kids and I will be able to enjoy the grounds, local area(Wales) and the pool. I invited a friend and she's joining us with her husband -I cannot wait but DH has found out and is furious.

He's annoyed because I'm spending money but if I'm honest I think he's annoyed that he's missing out on the fact we will be having fun with them he has FOMO.

AIBU to think he
A. Needs to pull his finger out of his arse and help more
B. Needs to put his family first
C. Needs to accept that if he's off on jollies it's only fair the DC and I get downtime

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ThumbWitchesAbroad · 18/08/2017 11:04

YA SOOO NBU.
Stupid man.
He can't just have it all his own way, leaving the "little woman" and his sprogs behind, while he has his jollies - if he wants to do that, he has to accept that you can do the same!

Stupid. Sorry, I already said that but it's valid enough to say it twice.

Dina1234 · 18/08/2017 11:07

He's a arse.

InvisibleCities · 18/08/2017 17:53

Good for you! Make sure you push the boat out while you're there and really pamper yourself Wine

GinoGinellisNelly · 18/08/2017 17:55

Amazing!
Best outcome!

DH found out this morning his mate has dumped him and their jolly to spend time with his wife and her parents who've planned to come to the uk for the bank holiday here (ha! Grin)

DH told me he would in fact be joining us now-

Shame there's no room at the inn as I invited my sister to stay with us instead.

Sorry not sorry as they say.

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user1471450764 · 18/08/2017 17:58

Well done you - serves him right!😀

ClopySow · 18/08/2017 18:02

I'm sort of cringing at the point scoring reading this. It's not healthy.

GinoGinellisNelly · 18/08/2017 18:05

Don't care clopy

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Cherrytart6 · 18/08/2017 18:05

Fantastic!! Serves him right

GinoGinellisNelly · 18/08/2017 18:06

Better outcome of course would've been him not being such an arse in the first place

Best outcome here is he made his bed now he can lie in it -without me

Cringe away Grin

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ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 18/08/2017 18:11

Serves him right. He was utterly selfish and now he can be utterly selfish all by himself.

Tazerface · 18/08/2017 18:11

It's not point scoring Clopy it's just reporting back to the thread!

Well I guess maybe he'll consider his family as priority next time.

InvisibleCities · 18/08/2017 18:18

So his friend prioritizes his family then... Did your DH see the irony?

Suggest he spends his weekend planning your next family holiday!

Motoko · 18/08/2017 18:22

HA! Serves him right!

I hope you and the kids have a lovely time.

AlpacaLipsNow · 18/08/2017 18:28

That's hilarious! Serves him right.

GeekyWombat · 18/08/2017 20:49

Karma!

GinoGinellisNelly · 18/08/2017 21:15

InvisibleCities
No he didn't see the irony at all
He thinks his mate is an idiot to change things and isn't impressed Hmm

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puglife15 · 18/08/2017 23:24

A bank holiday weekend to himself?

I wouldn't exactly be complaining

crazywriter · 18/08/2017 23:46

Oh God! I've just told my DH this and he questioned your H straight away wondering what the fuck he's playing at. Good for you not letting him come along. I'd have been tempted to tell him I was leaving the kids with him and having a break with your friend.

MyPatronusIsAUnicorn · 19/08/2017 00:10

Ha ha. Serves him bloody well right.

Good on you OP for booking your and your DCs something anyway. Your DH is an idiot.

C0untDucku1a · 19/08/2017 00:13

This just doesn't sound like a healthy marriage at all.

eatabagofdicks · 19/08/2017 02:13

I just don't get these posts. I'm always Hmm. I don't think you're wrong for teaching him a lesson (though he hasn't really got the lesson). But why are you with him? He's clearly no prize.

SabineUndine · 19/08/2017 02:32

Karma is a beautiful thing Grin

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 19/08/2017 02:40

OMG, that's actually hilarious. Serves him right, and no of course he wouldn't see the irony because he clearly NEVER prioritises his family over his own needs/ friends, because he doesn't see the need to.

Imagine thinking your friend is an idiot because he prioritises his family - that's just so wrong! But hey, it tells you all you need to know about where you come in his list of priorities - a poor 3rd at most!

ohtheholidays · 19/08/2017 03:01

What a Wanker!I'm glad Karma is well and truely biting him on the arse.

Go away and have an amazing time with your DC and friends and ignore him if he starts moaning at you that or tell him to grow the fuck UP!

e1y1 · 19/08/2017 03:17

Nope, YANBU at all.

He sounds hard work to be honest.