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AIBU?

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Original poster

The Mumsnet ideal

768 replies

Home77 · 03/04/2019 10:14

You have to: Have big house in the country
Work, both of you, all the hours you can to afford this.
Drive everywhere
Get a cleaner

If you have e.g. a flat, in the town, that is not a 'proper home'
If you don't work all the hours you can, you are lazy
Ditto for driving.

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TokyoSushi · 03/04/2019 10:14

YABU

DoneLikeAKipper · 03/04/2019 10:19

If you don't work all the hours you can, you are lazy

Goodness forbid you don’t work at all and admit it on here. Either you’re a benefits scrounger, or a silly woman living off her husband and not having her ‘ducks in order’ for when he inevitably cheats on you....

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Home77 · 03/04/2019 10:28

Oh yes I forgot you can't have a council 'free' house or be on benefits. Not fair at all.

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Superfragile · 03/04/2019 10:48

And you can't drink more than one measured glass and only on special occasions.

teyem · 03/04/2019 10:50

You must be incredibly conformist and follow all rules to the letter, never stopping to think about the value and viability of the rules.

hazeyjane · 03/04/2019 10:57

I think you must be looking at a different site to me.

FionnaMAC · 03/04/2019 11:05

You need to also be fully aware that your husband is just waiting for something younger/more obliging to come along and then you'll be out on your arse.

HolyForkingShirt · 03/04/2019 11:07

You have to wash your towels, jeans, bedsheets, pyjamas and curtains every single day otherwise you are disgusting and should be reported to SS.

Thatsnotmyotter · 03/04/2019 11:08

You MUST be married and have a secret savings account because your husband WILL cheat on you Hmm

You absolutely must assume that all transwomen are rapists and pedophiles and make a huge fuss about their presence in any public space.

HolyForkingShirt · 03/04/2019 11:08

And if you don't drive you are lazy and not independent, but if you don't know which lane to be in at a multi-lane roundabout then you are a terror on the roads and shouldn't be driving.

Nesssie · 03/04/2019 11:09

You must never lose your temper. If you do, then you must go for counselling.

raffle · 03/04/2019 11:09

You must never, under any circumstances go to a wedding. It’s an invite, not a summons.

MarieIVanArkleStinks · 03/04/2019 11:09

Hello journalist! [Waves]

cloudymelonade · 03/04/2019 11:10

Wash your towels and bedsheets on the hour, every hour and burn every toilet brush you see.

HolyForkingShirt · 03/04/2019 11:10

Also your kids must be extremely tall and skinny, no short or fat kids allowed.

wildbhoysmama · 03/04/2019 11:11

You must judge all teachers for everything they do as precious DC are always in the right despite you not knowing the full details.

cloudymelonade · 03/04/2019 11:11

If your husband is a complete arsehole, you must assume he is depressed and help him.
If he makes one slightly snide comment, you must LEAVE HIM IMMEDIATELY

originallyfromLA · 03/04/2019 11:11

The solution to all of your child entertainment issues is to do 'crafts, etc.'

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Home77 · 03/04/2019 11:11

haha, no journalist here, just a random mum who sometimes feels a bit small on here as don't make choices in the Mumsnet ideal (not working, two boys in a city centre flat- etc)

Ah yes if you are angry you could be abusive even if you are not saying you are angry, just being it, is enough.

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Thatsnotmyotter · 03/04/2019 11:12

Oh and also you must have a purebred dog who is NEVER off lead and should NEVER look at/stand near/sniff members of the public. If they do, they are an uncontrolled menace!

loobylou10 · 03/04/2019 11:12

One thimble full of sherry on Christmas Day and as soon as your child turns 18, they are an adult and you must never do anything for them ever again Grin

BlueMerchant · 03/04/2019 11:12

You must never shop anywhere other than Boden, White Stuff and occasionally Uniqlo.
You must think Hush Hareems are the best thing ever. Never buy them elsewhere.

wildbhoysmama · 03/04/2019 11:12

You must have a 'cushion ' of 6 month's salary or you are irresponsible, short-sighted and stupid.

HolyForkingShirt · 03/04/2019 11:13

If you're fat it must be because of MH issues or a hidden disability.

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Home77 · 03/04/2019 11:13

If children are rude, it is likely they have an undiagnosed disorder. It's not likely they are just well, rude and undisciplined.

You need to have a cleaning routine.

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