DH embarrassed by my sensitivity

[MarysLittleLamb]

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??

Okay, I felt a bit queasy at the colosseum thinking of all the horrible stuff that had happened there and I shed a quiet tear at the 9/11 memorial museum hearing the voicemails left by people on the planes but jeez, you sound utterly over the top. No wonder your DP is mortified!

I feel sorry for your husband and totally agree with him refusing to travel with you.

It's FINE to be moved, and to shed a tear. Not fine to scream and wail and behave in the way you do. If you feel yourself being overcome you quietly remove yourself from the situation. QUIETLY.

I'm surprised you didn't mention you were kicked out until another poster expressed surprise that you hadn't been escorted out?

Artzilla

I had a manager like this. She burst into tears at a) a balloon and b) because she had witnessed someone shout at a Shetland pony....

We definitely need more details please

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OP are you Phyllis??

Histrionic I suspect, please get some counselling. Crying because of a piece of art is very over the top.

Tbh I don't care if this OP is genuine or not. Fictional OP is still fecking hilarious.

Who cares if it's not real. It's highly amusing, so gold star from me.⭐️

Fuck me that’s a whole new level of attention seeking drama llama behaviour.

Your husband must be a saint to have ever been more than once place with you.

Stay at home in future and don’t open unexpected mail just incase it contains a pretty picture

Of course you can change, you don't have to change your sensitivity or your feelings but it is well within your remit to change your public reactions. Sometimes I see things or hear things that make me want to involuntarily weep. I either leave, distract myself or have a bit of a sniff. What I don't do is to make it all about me. If something is too much for you, don't go, or visit alone.

You're not more sensitive than others, you're not moved more by art, music or literature, you're less aware of other people and their sensitivities - that's not in any way a positive thing.

You sound utterly insane. Your pot husband- he must be totally mortified. I’d suggest a GP appointment as opposed to further excursions to be really honest

😂😂😂 you screamed at a painting, scared a old lady was escorted out by security but want to know if YABU ? Your poor dh
I don’t know if thread is real or not but I’m sat here giggling to myself

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It's a shetland pony's raison d-etre to have people yell at them.

That's why their kicks are artfully aimed to land in one's crutch. They enjoy it the bastards.

Have you contemplated aversion therapy? A week in Benidorm should sort you out.

Omg I just read you were ESCORTED OUT of the Chapel. Omg omg no!!!!

I cry too ... at silly hilarious threads like this.....

Not placemarking for the red message of doom at all, oh no. Brace yourself OP, because this may not last long.

I love this.

If this is real, I'm team DH.

This thread has had me giggling and frowning in equal measures, it surely can't be real can it?!

Bloody hell don’t go to Florence! David will finish you off! made me proper LOL though

You were escorted out. So you spoiled if for your dh. I think you should a) avoid all wail enducing works, b) get therapy or c) get a job as a professional wailer.