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thikit · 18/01/2018 17:03

Had an argument with "D"H yesterday and I haven't seen him since, he's still in bed sulking probably ill, he's always "ill" if we have a row. I've had a very productive day cleaning the kitchen, but now I have to decide whether to check that he's still alive , or make dinner for one. It's so lovely and peaceful, just me and the cat!

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thikit · 18/01/2018 18:24

He can be a bit of a Victor Meldrew when the mood takes him, especially about parking, but is generally quite cheerful, unless we argue, then he gets odd.

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metalmum15 · 18/01/2018 18:17

Are you married to Victor Meldrew? Grumpy git. Presumably you have separate bedrooms, I couldn't put up with a miserable OH spending the whole day wallowing in self pity in my bed.

Namechangetempissue · 18/01/2018 18:15

I can't abide sulkers -it is so childish and pathetic. I wouldn't pander to it. Make your dinner and enjoy the peace. If he comes down to continue his sulk with an audience go to another room or upstairs until he decides to stop being feeble and talk about it like a grown up. Honestly, sulking makes me so cross! I've dumped a sulker before!

Weezol · 18/01/2018 18:14

thikit Repeat after me:

We do not reward bad behaviour with attention
We do not reward bad behaviour with attention
We do not reward bad behaviour with attention.

Now order a takeaway or hie thee to the chippy.

bastardkitty · 18/01/2018 18:12

If he comes downstairs and looks at your food, just say 'I didn't make anything for you as I know you are far too ill to eat' ...

Knittedfairies · 18/01/2018 18:11

Dinner for one, and possibly some dry toast for the invalid; crusts left on, of course.

ThisLittleKitty · 18/01/2018 18:11

You haven't seen him since yesterday? Did you sleep in another room then?

MrTrebus · 18/01/2018 18:10

You don't sound particularly happy with him OP!

ATeardropExplodes · 18/01/2018 18:10

Does he do this when he has disagreements with anyone else?

Bettyswitch · 18/01/2018 18:09

Ooohh op i used to live with a manchild like this, after reading your post I realised i dont miss this shit lol!
Cook Yourself something mouthwatering, waft the doors so the smell travels upstairs then laugh as he stomps about in a rage because hes starving

Soubriquet · 18/01/2018 18:08

That is really pathetic

Cook yourself a nice dinner and enjoy it with the cat

And then possibly think about what you are getting out of this relationship

LondonLassInTheCountry · 18/01/2018 18:07

So he hasn't been to the bathroom all day?
Not got a drink?

thikit · 18/01/2018 18:07

I've always believed that he can't help it, he sort of goes into himself and hates it if we argue, but some of you are correct, he's like an overgrown toddler.

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iklboo · 18/01/2018 18:05

Cook enough for him as well so there's little extra effort on your part

Like I'd be leaping up to pander to him when he deigned to make an appearance. Not bloody likely!

Theresnonamesleft · 18/01/2018 18:02

Cannot believe some people have said cook dinner for him. Why?
He's not been hungry all day, so it will be wasted.
When he stops sulking he should be more than capable of making something for himself.

user764329056 · 18/01/2018 18:02

Man child, pathetic

barefoofdoctor · 18/01/2018 18:01

If he really is Ill/dead then it's his own stupid fault for crying wolf. Manchild.

MyBrilliantDisguise · 18/01/2018 17:58

That is really pathetic. Some of the posters on MN have had very sick husbands and none of them has behaved like that. He's just been lying in bed waiting for you to cave in. Well done for not doing that.

bastardkitty · 18/01/2018 17:58

Hope he doesn't come downstairs and spoil your lovely dinner for one.

Mycarsmellsoflavender · 18/01/2018 17:56

Is it normal for him to spend the whole day in bed after an argument the night before? Was he supposed to be at work today?

thikit · 18/01/2018 17:45

He will have convinced himself that he's actually unwell, happens every time. The older he gets the more pathetic it is.

I've taken myself off to another room, sod him.

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ATeardropExplodes · 18/01/2018 17:45

Stand at the bottom of the stairs and loudly order your favourite take out. Even if you haven't actually dialled anyone.

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Topseyt · 18/01/2018 17:42

I'd still make dinner for one, even if he is on his way down.

That level of sulking suggests he is an attention seeking spoilt brat.

Laiste · 18/01/2018 17:37

In bed since yesterday?! Because of a row? He hasn't been down stairs in ... what? 24 hours?

That's a level of sulking i couldn't/wouldn't live with.

bedtimestories · 18/01/2018 17:31

Lol

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