How do I explain the rules to DH??

[MamaInNeed]

Just that really. He doesn't seem to understand what "one form of exercise a day" means. Yesterday he went to the shops (about a mile round trip, he walked), took DC on a walk and then decided to go on a bike ride! I can understand the first 2, we need to eat and DC need to exercise, but a bike ride after 2 walks is just taking the piss right? On top of that, I'm an NHS worker and am treating coronavirus patients daily, so he's more likely to pass it on than most people. I tried telling him, but he apparently "needs" a daily bike ride (it's not like DC are going out every day either, they prefer to exercise in the garden so he can go on a bike ride then). Anyone know how to explain this to a stubborn middle aged man?

Exercise once a day. It is pretty clear.

The problem is not how you, the government or anyone are explaining the rules. The problem is that he thinks his wants come before others. Says quite a.lot about him I'd say.

@ BreathlessCommotion

I'm so sorry to hear about your mental health struggles, and I realise it must be a horrendous strain on you trying to cope with your abusive H and challenging ASD child. :(

I think maybe you need the solitude and peace rather than specifically being outside ?

Please don't think that you HAVE to stay in the same house as your DH, you are totally free to leave him and go to stay with friend/ relative if things reach breaking point. Or better still, kick HIM out if possible.

I hope that you can continue to find some peace either while out for a walk daily, or within the house but at a different time of day ? I know, it sounds weird, but a friend of mine has been altering their waking/ sleeping habits, so that both her and her DP get some free time in the house but without each others company. Maybe that would work for you if getting out is stopped ?

Keep safe. x