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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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Topseyt · 28/10/2018 21:37

Oh I remember this one. Hilarious.

Imagine if the OP had snapped and farted at the Michaelangelo instead of, or as well as, screaming at it Grin

mcmooberry · 28/10/2018 21:39

I wasn't here when this thread first appeared but I have been laughing until I have been crying myself reading it!!

TheCampingDevil · 28/10/2018 21:39

IT'S BACK [grin

@MNHQ classics? Pleeeeeeeease?

DSHathawayGivesMeFannyGallops · 28/10/2018 21:51

Please classics! *settles down to re-read!

PumpkinKitty82 · 28/10/2018 21:58

This thread is amazing .
I thought I was laughing hard at the first post but the levitation one just finished me off!
I’m in absolute hysterics !

ErrolTheDragon · 28/10/2018 22:32

I haven't managed to read the whole thread yet, but I'm subtitling it:

The Agony and the Ecstasy

That's the OPs DHs agony vs her agonising ecstasy.

staydazzling · 07/11/2018 22:43

what an absolute belter of a thread this is Grin im trying to envision someone screaming at art Grin

leamaria · 10/11/2018 18:09

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storm11111 · 13/11/2018 15:13

I am really laughing at this hahaha. Just say you're sorry, that you know you embarrass him and you're going to do you best to reign it in. And then get a hold of yourself and practise some of the stiff upper lip!

AfterSchoolWorry · 13/11/2018 15:16

Zombie

Leapfrog44 · 13/11/2018 15:20

I'm afraid I'm with him. My DH cries at movies, ads even cartoons and I don't mind at all but if he was welling up at paintings or letting out wails in museums I'd tell him to go alone. It must be quite exhausting and stressful for him.

Are you really sure you can't control this?

spanishwife · 13/11/2018 15:26

Oh this is brilliant! I remember being very amused reading it, especially the idea of the little old lady jumping out of her skin at the OP wailing

For everyone replying - it's from Feb earlier this year so I think OP is long gone

CocoLoco87 · 13/11/2018 16:42

I though this was already in classics? Made me laugh so much before and I still enjoy reading the OP. It's the screaming at the Michelangelo Grin

Bluesheep8 · 13/11/2018 17:23

So pleased to see this again, I've never forgotten it. Hilarious!! Grin

NotACleverName · 13/11/2018 17:38

This is my favourite MN thread ever. I wonder what other works of art the OP’s screamed at in the past few months.

UmSayWhat · 13/11/2018 17:40

Is this the “snapped and farted” one?! Oh bloody yes! So so so funny!

PristineCondition · 13/11/2018 17:41

Id forgotten this thread, I’m howling all over again

CryingMessFFS · 13/11/2018 17:43

😂 whoever resurrected this thread is a genius, the OP cracked me up nearly as much as it did the first time I read it. I don’t even know why I find it so funny Confused

44migraines · 27/12/2018 12:26

Quietly crying is fine, but when you go to the Sistine Chapel there are signs everywhere telling you to stay silent. You're not supposed to talk, let alone scream. Massively disrespectful of everyone around you to start screaming/wailing at the art.

AnneLovesGilbert · 27/12/2018 12:31

Still one of my favourite threads of all time Grin

Holidayshopping · 27/12/2018 12:36

Oh, I’d forgotten this thread! It’s up there with the Mexican House thief and the mum who was so cross she was ‘fumming’ as my
Top faves!

Oh and one years ago where a young woman had been left a large inheritance but her step mum was trying to get her to give it all to her own son and kept turning up at her door!

Rainbunny · 27/12/2018 12:52

"Oh and one years ago where a young woman had been left a large inheritance but her step mum was trying to get her to give it all to her own son and kept turning up at her door!"

Wow, I haven't heard of this one. I wonder if anyone can link it for my gratuitous reading enjoyment? Grin

BuffaloCauliflower · 27/12/2018 12:54

How has this not been moved to classics yet?

continuallychargingmyphone · 27/12/2018 12:55
Xmas Grin

One of the few that I think should be moved to classics.

kaytee87 · 27/12/2018 12:58

I'm so glad this thread has popped up again Grin

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