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AIBU?

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Lazy and ignorant or just pure arrogant??

165 replies

3amigosmama · 11/09/2020 11:24

AIBU.. To be pissed off... I have 3 kids 10, 2 and 1 yrs.. And an overgrown middle aged toddler for a partner... Won't shower at home only at work so when he's off for a week ..hmm. Yeah.. And his feet are disgusting.. I put things away after washing and he sulks he can't see them after opening the door for a second.. Or just buys new rather than look for them or wash them.. Won't come to bed for fear of having to get up with one of the little ones.. Never has done since the first was born.. Won't wash up.. do washing.. Cook.. Nothing unless I start shouting that I'm sick of it.. Won't clean up.. Changes maybe 2 nappies a day when I'm at wits end and tied up cooking or something.. if that.. Won't bath the kids.. Won't dress them unless he's desperate to go somewhere.. Most of the time I'm just fighting them out of the kitchen so they don't get hurt because he Ignores the kids no end.. Thinks 5 minutes playing is adequate and can't take his eyes off his phone.. Is a hoarder of shite and pays for storage for it all rather than just get rid or spend the money more sensibly and help with what the kids need or my hefty childminder bill when I am at work.. Drops dirty clothes on kitchen floor even if washer is empty.. Leaves mucky 3 days worn socks on living room floor.. Won't get changed when we go anywhere only when it's with someone he wants to impress.. Leaves things where he knows the little ones are gonna get them and then snarls.. Does nothing but sleep.. Sits downs n in seconds he's snoring no matter where we are, a relatives.. Anywhere.. I ask him to watch them for 5 mins while I get a rapid shower in my ridiculously full schedule.. I've barely gotten up the stairs and he's snoring or there in there with me emptying shampoo in the bottom of the bath or repeatedly flushing the toilet or something.. Getting to the point I darent leave them alone with him..
I've been quite ill for a couple of month now, and really struggled through.. and feel like I am failing as a good mum because I have no time to do propper mum things and spend quality time with the kids other than run myself ragged after them and do housework..
I really am getting to the end of my tether, my kids are my world and I will do anything for them.. But he is just taking the piss..
Surprised he doesn't expect me to wipe his arse for him too.. But I suppose that would mean he couldn't lock himself in the bathroom for half an hour a shite every time he goes upstairs.. Annoyed much..
What would you do?

OP posts:
pooopypants · 11/09/2020 13:18

Not being funny but he was fucking useless before - why go on to have another child by him?

Whose name is on the house and can you afford it by yourself?

BlueThistles · 11/09/2020 13:26

Please..... kick him out 🌺

fuandylp · 11/09/2020 13:31

Look, even if this guy is suffering from lack of sleep, is depressed or suffering from another mental health issue, the fact is that he is absolutely impossible to live with and does absolutely fuck all.
Therefore he needs to go before the OP begins to suffer too.

Anyway, I don't think his non-showering is because he is depressed. He manages to shower at work so this means he is choosing not to shower at home and no because he is suffering from an inability to do so.
As for lack of sleep - bloody hell - we all suffer from that for time to time and the vast majority of people still manage to attend to their hygiene and also deal with children, clean their home and go to work.
This fucker is just a complete and utter lazy arse.

And as for the falling asleep thing - well perhaps he does need to consult a doctor about this but it's more than likely he just does it to get out of doing things he doesn't like. I know someone who does that because he can't stand his in-laws.... falls asleep 10 minutes after arriving. I don't even think he is asleep - he's just faking it.
I remember doing that once when I was at a really shit party at uni where this annoying girl decided to do the most boring pop quiz ever which went on for hours and hours....

pastandpresent · 11/09/2020 13:40

I do think you are definitely better off without him.

Didkdt · 11/09/2020 13:43

The minute you let him slip back into his old ways you effectively lost this relationship.
Your kids don't need to see that's how adults behave.
Kick him out

AriettyHomily · 11/09/2020 13:44

@Badbadbunny

Why on Earth did you have 3 kids with him? You should have ditched him long ago, but better late than never. Get rid of the lazy waste of space.
Not mocking or deriding but Jesus Christ
copperoliver · 11/09/2020 13:44

I'd stay mental health issues. Anxiety and Ocd's. X

Billben · 11/09/2020 13:46

Yet you still had three kids with him. You’ve got nobody else to blame but yourself for putting up with this nonsense. I know this doesn’t help, but neither does complaining about him but not making any changes.

PatriciaPerch · 11/09/2020 13:48

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CorianderLord · 11/09/2020 13:49

Dig up the patio

oakleaffy · 11/09/2020 13:55

Is he depressed?
The lack of personal care is not good.
Three day old socks ?
I’m surprised they haven’t grown into his feet.
Maybe live alone?
Probably be easier for you.
The storage is nutty... is he an antiques dealer?!

Esspee · 11/09/2020 13:56

LTB

Drinkingallthewine · 11/09/2020 13:57

Your life would actually be easier if you got rid. Right now you've four kids, one a massive hoarding slob. At least with your kids you can teach them to be clean and tidy but he's a lost cause.

Visualise yourself sitting in your home with clean kids tucked up in bed, house tidy and clean because there's nobody to mess on you and imagine yourself pouring a glass of wine and putting on Netflix. Because without him to clean up after, your life would be so much easier and peaceful.

oakleaffy · 11/09/2020 13:59

I do wonder if such laziness is fostered by their mothers?
Any boy can learn to sort his laundry and put the machine on- and help hoover &c and do washing up.
No excuse for it, if able bodied.

CorianderLord · 11/09/2020 14:00

Oh my god he doesn't help towards childcare and doesn't help with childcare? Sounds like a disgusting creature

3amigosmama · 11/09/2020 14:00

Thanks everyone. Just read through.. Been busy as per..
We had a very different life this time last year.. We lived in the country with a farm and animal and since then things have changed drastically,
I had to buy a house in a residential area. In only my name.. (for whoever asked) and refused to take in all his hoarded shite.. Hence storage..
It was a fresh start.. Only now over lockdown.. falling back into this awful shite of him being a spud.
Before things wernt such an issue because we were always busy.. My first born got all my attention as he was always out on the farm and I kept upto the kids and house etc upto Jan this year. I saw this 'blind' as also has been mentioned as I rarely saw him anyway.. (don't get me wrong there's been fallout when it's sprung to light in the past as mentioned.. But it was a wider scope of life..
But come time to move, I thought oh new beginnings.. No more out all hours etc.. Normal life.. Normal house..
Now its fallen into slobbery mode..
Hence why I was looking to see if it was just me being overwhelmed and seeing this as a list of downfalls.. Or if it is just as the title suggests..

OP posts:
Minimumstandard · 11/09/2020 14:01

Not going to criticize you for having more kids with him like others here... Although it will have made your life harder, you've got your three beautiful children... So enjoy them!!!

You don't need this lazy, disgusting excuse for a father dragging you down. You will be able to have so much fun with them when you're not seething with resentment at having to deal with them...

So let's plan... What's your financial situation? Who owns the house? What other assets do you have? What do you both earn? What job does he do and how much child maintenance are you likely to get from him?

Also, stairgate over the kitchen to keep the littles out is a lifesaver (even if it's a huge room divider type one).

Minimumstandard · 11/09/2020 14:03

Just seen it's your house... Kick him out and change the locks.

Minimumstandard · 11/09/2020 14:03

having to deal with him

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 11/09/2020 14:05

You will be less busy without him in the house creating work.

Toilenstripes · 11/09/2020 14:10

Look OP, next spring I’m getting my patio done. You bring DP and a shovel, and I’ll supply the patio and champagne.

Seriously though, he’s not pulling his weight. Get rid.

RedRumTheHorse · 11/09/2020 14:13

OP if you are not married and don't have joint assets you just have to change the locks.

If you have joint assets make sure you get your half, then change the lock.

If he is lazy as you say he is let him approach you for seeing his children then make sure he has to take them away from your home to have them.

madcatladyforever · 11/09/2020 14:20

Yet you had three children with him recently. I'm surprised you managed to DTD with him at all if he smells so bad.
What were you thinking when you decided to have the last one.
Dont tell me hes suddenly changed?
I only had one child with my exH because he about faced straight after no 1 and I realised hed be a shit dad and husband. Correct.
It's easy to divorce with one child but not 3. You may have to lump it.

AnneLovesGilbert · 11/09/2020 14:23

They’re not married so don’t need to divorce.

Racinglikeapronow · 11/09/2020 14:23

Yet you had 3 children with him.... Hmm why would he change or do anything? Clearly you won’t leave him or do anything about it instead you continue to do everything and kept getting pregnant..