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DH embarrassed by my sensitivity

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MarysLittleLamb · 26/02/2018 12:52

I get very moved by certain types of art and music, so much so that I occasionally cry. Last year we went to the Louvre and I ended up silently weeping at a number of art works. When we got out of the gallery DH admitted that he finds it all a bit over the top and unnecessary - as if I do it on purpose!

Anyway we've just got back from Rome. I became a little overwhelmed in the coliseum when I thought about the violence and death that had taken place there. DH said I was the only one in the entire place crying and he was fed up with it. I explained that I don't do it on purpose, it just gets to me.

We went to the Sistine Chappell the day after and I ended up screaming at the MichaelAngelo. A number of tourists tried to console me but DH just walked off muttering "for fucks sake". I felt so stupid. When we got out DH had a massive rant at me about how I spoil everything for him and he often wishes he was with someone normal who could visit places without making a scene. He also declared that he no longer enjoys travelling with me. I'm gutted because travel is the main thing we do together. AIBU to think I can't change who I am or should I??

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Bluntness100 · 26/02/2018 21:56

You need a TV show OP. Imagine how fab it'd be to follow your adventures around various galleries/ museums/monuments with your histrionics and DPs muttered expletives?

I'd watch that, it would be like that show with DAVID Brent's mate, an idiot abroad, except this one could be called a drama llama abroad. Grin

tartantroosers · 26/02/2018 22:03

Thread of the century. Waaaaaaah. You need to see a doctor. Poor OH

MrsMaxwell · 26/02/2018 22:05

Thank you 🙏🏻

crumpet · 26/02/2018 22:06

Love this thread. Can we park it next to Sharon and the wine on the wall?

MrsElvis · 26/02/2018 22:06

I'm crying with laughter here. This is definitely not realWink

LucyAutumn · 26/02/2018 22:06

I second the TV show idea, this would be amazing, I'd definitely tune in!

Maybe consider opening your own YouTube vlog OP?

cherish123 · 26/02/2018 22:10

I would be embarrassed if I was your DH - sorry. I think it's ok to cry at films and maybe a v sad painting but otherwise a bit odd.

serialtester · 26/02/2018 22:15

Think OP is taking the michaelangelo

Excited101 · 26/02/2018 22:17

I'm still laughing at screams at MNHQ

Tinkofhousepan · 26/02/2018 22:21

Showed my friend this thread. She's now joined mumsnet. OP never change, we love you.

StickThatInYourPipe · 26/02/2018 22:21

You’re going to marry the Statue of Liberty one day a I can just feel it

FranticallyPeaceful · 26/02/2018 22:23

Yeah, I’d be absolutely mortified if I was with you tbh. I doubt I’d go anywhere with you

iklboo · 26/02/2018 22:23

Screamed at the Michaelangelo

How would the OP have coped with the other Turtles?

Zoflorabore · 26/02/2018 22:24

Op I haven't rtft but guaranteed- you will be on YouTube Grin

I'm off to look for " crazy woman screaming at statue " ffs- I thought I was a bit unhinged until I read your op.

WhatchaMaCalllit · 26/02/2018 22:26

iklboo Mon 26-Feb-18 22:23:58
Screamed at the Michaelangelo
How would the OP have coped with the other Turtles?

PMSL at this!!!!

Beckyd1 · 26/02/2018 22:27

Ooooooooo i loved the animals of farthing wood!!!

DwightsCasualSocialOutfit · 26/02/2018 22:39

I'm picturing OPs husband as poor, long-suffering Richard from Keeping Up Appearances!

Snowysky20009 · 26/02/2018 22:44

WTF?? 🤦‍♀️

Zoflorabore · 26/02/2018 22:56

Op can you cry on demand?! Your poor dh.

From now on it's Blackpool and Benidorm for you...

You can seriously not cry looking at the Pepsi Max Smile

Mookie81 · 26/02/2018 23:08

I've been completely derailed by the psycho eating pebbles at the Colosseum! ShockGrin

Bloomed · 26/02/2018 23:09

Wish OP would return. So many questions!

StellaWouldYouTakeMeHome · 26/02/2018 23:10

Sorry if this is rude but that’s very funny, I’m giggling at the idea of screaming at a statue. I think I’d be a bit embarrassed too if i were your husband and I know my partner would find something like that embarrassing (I assume DH means husband?) though and I say that as an emotional person myself. Nothing wrong with a few tears though. I cried at that children’s film “Coco”

frankie001 · 26/02/2018 23:14

Op, please invest in a fainting goat! Poor bugger will never be stood up!

DH embarrassed by my sensitivity
Lilymossflower · 26/02/2018 23:17

I'm an extremeLy sensitive person, haven't travelled abroad yet but I can totally imagine this sort of thing happening to me lol when I do.
Don't be ashamed of it. Never be ashamed of it 💖

Sassydoughnut · 26/02/2018 23:22

Of course you can change or moderate your feelings and reactions.
I understand being genuinely emotional about a movie, song, place of beauty, famous tourist attractions. But most people keep it to themselves.
What you are doing is indulgent and selfish. Screaming at the Michalangelo probably ruined for the other people there. And in a place that is a famous religious tourist attraction insulting.
I feel sorry for your husband. Sort it out or let him see these things on his own.

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