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Can we have an unpopular opinions thread?

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AlwaysFuckingTired94 · 22/04/2019 19:04

For things that are agreed as gospel on MN

I'll start: I like dressing my kids in matching outfits and I really enjoy a Butlins holiday

I also don't think Nevaeh is that bad

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Orangecake123 · 22/04/2019 20:15

So far I'm underwhelmed by the new GOT season.

Transmen can't give birth.

I like doing nothing in bed with my laptop.

Upthepong · 22/04/2019 20:15

Ketchup on some meals is fine. I couldn't eat a friend egg or bacon sandwich without it.

slashlover · 22/04/2019 20:15

A woman can be friends or share a hobby with your husband/partner without wanting to shag them.

Coco278 · 22/04/2019 20:15

Paedophiles can be loving normal people who are horrified to be what they are.

tanpestryfirescreen · 22/04/2019 20:16

Family drop by unannounced.... it is part of being a family.

HarryElephante · 22/04/2019 20:16

No one needs to live in a house where there are more bedrooms and bathrooms than people

Agreed

Upthepong · 22/04/2019 20:16

friend egg?! Blush fried egg, obvs.

Dongdingdong · 22/04/2019 20:16

Oh, and children are extremely dull and should be seen and not heard.

TheMarschallin · 22/04/2019 20:16

You don’t put a baby in a nursery for the whole day to help their socialisation. It’s so you can work. There is nothing wrong with that, but don’t try to pretend it’s better than the alternatives.

Tattoos are horrible.

Women don’t have dicks.

No 9 year old should have a smart phone.

Kids in primary school should not be playing Fortnite.

MissMarple0203 · 22/04/2019 20:17

Breast is not best

Dotty1970 · 22/04/2019 20:18

"sorry but posting for traffic" or "I know its not aibu but I'm wondering what you do about grass stains"..... Basically pathetic things that are clearly not aibu

terftastic1984 · 22/04/2019 20:18

@Orangecake123 Do you mean trans women? A trans man is a female who believes they are a man, so it is scientific fact that they can indeed give birth.

tanpestryfirescreen · 22/04/2019 20:18

Whipping out the Molton Brown hand stuff for guests doesn't make guests think better of you (in fact they wonder why you have only used 1 cm in 2 months!)

IndianaMoleWoman · 22/04/2019 20:18

Your neighbours are more likely to be antisocial if they are council tenants, and it would put me off buying a house if there were social tenants nearby (I say that as someone who grew up on a council estate).

IceCreamAndCandyfloss · 22/04/2019 20:19

It's normal to answer the door. And the telephone Yes and I even like unannounced guests Grin

People shouldn't have children, work part time or not at all if that choice has to be funded by tax payers.

Sex leads to pregnancy, nothing accidental about it.

Toilet brushes are fine as is a towel that's been out for more than a day.

I load the washer with everyone's clothes. Waste of electricity, water, detergent etc if everyone washes their own.

TheFastandCurious · 22/04/2019 20:19

It doesn’t make you a shallow evil person who doesn’t deserve love because you don’t fancy that really short dude that took you on a date even though he was perfectly pleasant.

tanpestryfirescreen · 22/04/2019 20:20

A pushing present isn't a needed . Having baby is the best gift in the world.

Orangecake123 · 22/04/2019 20:21

@terftastic1984 lol I did get it wrong but couldn't edit it.

LipstickHandbagCoffee · 22/04/2019 20:21

adults in a relationship with separate finances who don’t have shared monies and don’t share all bills is v sensible

Cash bar at wedding is fine

Inviting friends family for a birthday drink doesn’t mean you foot all the bill and must offer food

Thank you cards are fussy and unnecessary

DannyWallace · 22/04/2019 20:21

I think it's nice for some people (grandparents/aunties and uncles) to meet a new baby early on.

TheFairyCaravan · 22/04/2019 20:23

It's really weird to ban everyone, apart from the woman's parents, from visiting a newborn for a month.

Some DILs are bitches and their MILs need a medal

I loved giving my kids piles of toys at Christmas and they loved receiving them.

I'm another who likes having a TV in my room. I'm quite partial to watching reality TV on it too

I don't mind reading some Chick Lit

Bearbehind · 22/04/2019 20:23

Paedophiles can be loving normal people who are horrified to be what they are.

WTAF

sockatoe · 22/04/2019 20:23

The state has no responsibility to house people who are capable of supporting themselves financially long term. A safety net is essential in a civilised society, but the expectation to keep your council/HA house for 30 years or more is quite frankly ridiculous. Yes, the private rental market needs amending, I totally agree. I never said I had the answers, just an unpopular opinion.

luckylavender · 22/04/2019 20:24

I think thanking someone for a gift is good manners. I think it's odd, except in extreme circumstances to refuse to see any visitors (except your mother) for weeks when you have a baby. I have a DS & would be devastated. I can't see the harm in what's dismissively called 'wife work' if it works for you. I'm good at cards, presents etc, DH not so much. I let him deal with the bins & the dishwasher. Suits us.

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