I know IABU but *screaming internally*

[YesimstillwatchingNetflix]

I was given a brand new mobile phone this week. I left it on the kitchen table next to my laptop planning to set it up once the children were in bed.

Went to sort out DC teeth, bath, bed. Returned to new phone. DH had come home, opened my phone's box and.... removed the plastic peel thingy they put over the screen. I am gutted. I don't know why but I LOVE that satisfying feeling of peeling off the new phone plastic thing.

I am extra annoyed because the last time I had a new phone (5 years ago)- he did the same bloody thing!!!!!

I know it's ridiculous. I know it doesn't matter in the scheme of things. I know some women are married to absolute toolboxes and that there are people starving.... but ...

I’ve just realised that I’m due a new debit card. Which means I’ll get to peel off the little bit of plastic that covers the new PIN number. OP, would you like to help me? You’ll have to close your eyes though as I’m very security conscious.

I'd be seriously impressed by his knowledge. I always forget the peely bit peels off until I think my screen is looking scratched then suddenly - whole new phone.

I think he did it because he really likes doing it. He loves new tech and I guess he was excited. That was his reason last time.

I haven't said anything about it this time.

He did not. He opened it, peeled off the plastic, put phone back on box, left plastic on the table, walked away.

Ooh that would annoy me. Would be different if he had got it out to set it up or whatever, but this, is pointless completely!

@checkingforballoons It's a date! I'll bring the garlic bread. 🥖

Did it not cross his mind that YOU might also like this and that he was depriving you of a fun thing by doing it? I know this is lighthearted by that does actually sound like a dickish thing to do to your wife. Does he also eat all the nice food and leave you none?

What a bastard!

My car had some accident repair work done about 18 months ago which meant the shiny silver running board bit had to be replaced. It still has the protective blue peely bit on it. I can't bring myself to peel it off.

I know people are joking etc but to me he just sounds like a knob. Threads like this make me feel so relieved to be single.

What an utter bastard.

I am guessing he is probably also a spoony fucker.

So inconsiderate demand he makes it up to you with an expensive meal

Lucky for him it’s not one of those new Samsung ones. Apparently lots of the journalists have peeled off a plastic bit that they thought was a protective film but is actually essential.. They will cost about £1800 when they are officially on sale.

LTB

My DH loves tech. For this reason he would never ever ever invade my personal space and deprive me of the first thrill of ownership of a new phone - plus a phone is kinda a personal thing.

I actually get my DH to sort out my new tech for me as I am a bit phobic. Even so I would be mightily upset if he didn't wait to be asked and he thinks I am seriously weird for not wanting to learn how to do it myself.

My DH often pops any new coffee top. HE DOESNT EVEN DRINK COFFEE!!!

@brizzlemint @checkingforballoons [big grin]

I feel your pain! How dare he remove the peely thing!

I meant soz

Why wouldn't you say something about it?

I know this is a jokey thread, but it actually is a very interfering and blokish 'oh, a piece of technology, I know how best to handle this' load of bullshit thing to do.

For gods sake just say excuse me can you not do that please, this is MY new phone. And everthing you've said on here. It doesnt have to be all out war, just say something! Challenge him. Let him know? Or in five years time the selfish cunt will be doing the same. 😂

This is tantamount to the poster whose husband ate the core of her chocolate orange. LTB

in 1997- no core anymore

My 1 year old just ripped mine off my brand new phone Xr. I was so disappointed. I wanted to feel like I was in a you tube video or something lol

At least I know that despite his many annoying habits, my DH wouldn't do this, as he is scared of stickers and plastic film. He can be almost reduced to tears by someone threatening him with a roll of cling film. He's an odd one.

I know everyone is sort of joking, but I would actually be really upset about this.

Not because peeling the film off a phone is so mind blowingly amazing (mines still on as we speak) but because it really is such a casually selfish, thoughtless thing to do - it's the kind of impulsive self gratification you expect from a seven year old, not your life partner.

There's a thread running atm about little things your partner does that make him/her a keeper, and the general consensus is that the small, everyday acts of love and concern that really matter. I think the same is true for the tiny acts of contempt - they demonstrate what your partner really thinks of you.

In this case, OP, your husband doesn't really think your feelings or possessions matter - he just saw an opportunity for a fleeting moment of enjoyment and indulged himself. He didn't care how you felt or that it wasn't his item - he didn't even think about it. He just went "ooh, a small pleasure for me to enjoy here, I'll just rifle through this box, take what I want and then bugger off". He knew it was yours - who else's would it be? - and he is aware of the social prohibition against interfering with other peoples possessions, especially in the case of new or unopened things. But it didn't matter, because its only you, and you don't count.

"I know this is a jokey thread, but it actually is a very interfering and blokish 'oh, a piece of technology,Iknow how best to handle this' load of bullshit thing to do."

^This. It's also quite selfish? Why couldn't he just leave it alone? Maybe op is lucky that this is the worst of her gripes about her dp, but small annoyances and selfish behaviour like this can really build up a lot of resentment. It can't be good for the blood pressure or stress levels. If it's a one off op will calm down soon, and should get first dibs on his next new phone.

I've been single for a few years now, and will suddenly have a terrible headache and need to rest not a total lie when my ex and or any male relatives or friends start messing with my stuff or mansplaining. Life's too short.

"my DH wouldn't do this, as he is scared of stickers and plastic film. He can be almost reduced to tears by someone threatening him with a roll of cling film."

^Aw poor dh! I'd try so hard not to giggle at his reaction to the stuff, but I'd probably explode at some point into hysterics instead, side stitch and all. Then I'd probably spend the next 3 days apologising . I remember a horror film from years ago, where a character was suffocated with clingfilm being wrapped around their head, I wonder if he saw similar and it stuck with him?

LTB

Chocolate oranges do still have a core what is this madness you are talking!