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To ask what things are you selfish about?

60 replies

SauvingnonBlanketyBlanc · 14/01/2019 14:25

For me its food.I hate it when ds asks for a taste of food off my plate.Piss off it's mine! Grin
I am being light hearted obviously but it's the one thing that I'm a selfish cow about.Anyone else have any?

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CantThinkOfNameOops · 14/01/2019 16:08

Bubble bath. I usually buy radox or whatever for everyone to use but sometimes I buy nice smelly ones from Avon and I hide them so dh won't use them

Bigonesmallone3 · 14/01/2019 16:10

I hate sharing
Anything
I was 11 months old when my mum gave birth to twins, then the eldest of 6.
I grew up sharing everything I ever had.. now I'm an adult I'm strangely possessive over my things 🤦‍♀️

Didntwanttochangemyname · 14/01/2019 16:13

I'm on a pretty restrictive diet I am insanely selfish about my food right now. It kills me on the inside if DS (aged 2) asks for a bite!

donajimena · 14/01/2019 16:15

My alone time. All day I've been dreaming of coming home and having a nap. My partner messaged me at 2pm to see if he could come over. I don't want to have to talk to anyone nor compromise my tv schedule. More notice next time please you can't come over.

Fairylightfurore · 14/01/2019 16:25

My time. I really value my day off, I need it to recharge, I also value bmy time with the kids, so make sure it happens every day, and date nights, although these are few and far between.

Lifeofsmiley · 14/01/2019 16:32

Giving people lifts

StoatofDisarray · 14/01/2019 16:33

Food, time, expensive makeup or clothes, in that order!

Suziepoozie · 14/01/2019 16:35

Food (allergies and intolerances) but aside from the “reasons” I just don’t like sharing my food. I bought nice nibbles at Christmas for me and I obviously didn’t hide them well.

Also sleep - no kids yet so if I need sleep I go to bed. Any time of day. Don’t ask partner if he minds, there’s nothing coming between me and sleep.

Autumn101 · 14/01/2019 16:35

My spot on the sofa, hate it if DH or the DC sit there. I make them move every time!

MawkishTwaddle · 14/01/2019 16:35

Lending people clothes. I'd seriously rather give something away than lend it to someone. I've no idea why.

Seline · 14/01/2019 16:37

Skincare and make-up.

ForalltheSaints · 14/01/2019 17:05

Wanting to be on time.

mistermagpie · 14/01/2019 17:06

I hate having visitors, even worse if they stay over. At least if you are visiting someone then you can choose when you leave, but if someone is at my house I can't exactly throw them out.

Minniemountain · 14/01/2019 17:16

Moisturiser. I have dry sensitive skin so my very specific ones are off limits.

My weekly magazine. Nobody can touch it before I've started it.

stopitandtidyupp · 14/01/2019 17:18

When I having a carefully planned calorie controlled meal and someone wants a taste.

yawning801 · 14/01/2019 17:19

My space. I'm very touchy about personal space, and therefore not a huggy person unless it's with a few specific people who I trust.

Mumshappy · 14/01/2019 17:21

I buy treats for me and hide them from dds 14 and 8. They have their own treats but would just eat mine as well

Storminateacup1 · 14/01/2019 17:31

Sleep, and having visitors.

I’m an absolute nightmare if I don’t get a decent amount of sleep, so really I feel it’s for the greater good.
I also really, really dislike people staying over and feeling that I have to keep everyone entertained. I can’t relax and they always stay too long.

Both of these things sadly can’t be avoided at all times, so I have to suck it up and smile.

EssexGurl · 14/01/2019 17:54

My chair. It is a really old, comfy one in the dining room. I make anyone move if they are in it. It isn’t even mine.it was DHs grandmothers. It started off in the lounge and we bought a nice recliner to replace it. It went into the dining room en route to the dump but never moved. It is my happy place.

MinisterforCheekyFuckery · 14/01/2019 17:55

Overnight guests. Will avoid it if at all possible. It's not that I'm antisocial, I'm happy for people to visit during the day or have friends round for dinner/drinks in the evening but I really value my own space and time to recharge and it just feels like an intrusion having people here overnight.

hopeishere · 14/01/2019 17:56

Chips.

Do. Not. Take. My. Chips.

Ifangyow · 14/01/2019 18:00

My mug.
My bath towel.

Use them and I will snap your fingers off one by one.

Happilyacceptingcookies · 14/01/2019 18:03

Eggs. I keep count. Fuming if someone uses one to glaze something. (talking about hen eggs, not actually thought about my feelings towards my own eggs!)

Mabelface · 14/01/2019 18:06

My mental health. I won't let anyone compromise that. Ex bf has recently discovered this, hence the ex.

scoobydoobydoooooh · 14/01/2019 18:08

My time off work every Summer. I hoard my leave for it and want to do exactly what I want with it. There was pressure put on me last year to go to a family wedding abroad in April, and reduce my Summer break. It was a resounding 'no' from me.

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