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Am I being over sensitive or is DH being a non?

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HCPor · 26/12/2020 09:25

Name changed and changed a few details but the issue remains the same.

I recently qualified as a MW and start my new job in just over a week.
Life has been busy with Christmas so it hasn't really sunk in!

I said to DD this morning, "I've just realised, I'm an actual healthcare professional now. A professional!"
DH walked in and I said it to him, and he didn't reply. Then said "you need to be earning money to be a professional."

Completely pissing on my chips. I was having a whoop moment and he batted me back down.
He drove it home by repeating himself and explaining how I wasn't a professional etc.

It seems such a childish thing to quibble about but I felt like he was deliberately trying to make me feel stupid.

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KindaDissipated · 26/12/2020 12:27

What do you like about him OP?

Congratulations, that's a huge achievement and even more so living with an adult who strops when things don't go his way, and never apologises...I imagine he does this about other things too...Way too much work for me, hence my question. What are his redeeming features? They'd better be amazing, otherwise what's the point..

Atalune · 26/12/2020 12:28

I wouldn’t have that.

I would attempt a sensible conversation if he can manage that and if he can’t then he’s got to be fake nice for the kids and then you can have it out later.

Fudgsicles · 26/12/2020 12:29

He's showing you his true colours and what he thinks of you. Listen to it OP as he isn't going to change. He sounds like a wanker. Cannot be happy for you, never able to apologise, swans off without a word and will hold you to a ridiculous tit for tat agreement that you now have to pay the mortgage for a year. Shows you obviously had to make a concession for his 'support' in your final year doesn't it.

LunchBoxPolice · 26/12/2020 12:31

Congratulations op.
I had a baby 5 weeks ago and I will never forget the wonderful women who supported me through the birth.

Varjakpaw · 26/12/2020 12:32

Congratulations OP. Good luck and lots of happiness in your new profession.

AnotherBoredOne · 26/12/2020 12:32

Do you love him?
Doesn't sound like much of a catch to me👎

cuppycakey · 26/12/2020 12:33

He is being an arsehole. If he can't be proud of you what's the point of him? I am not sure what "being a non" means though so cannot really comment on that.

OldBean2 · 26/12/2020 12:36

Ask him how he would manage a breech presentation birth... then tell him that is why you are a HCP. Many congratulations 🎉 🥳👏

legallybland · 26/12/2020 12:40

Miserable git. He feels inadequate and that's how he shows it.

Well done on qualifying for one of the most important jobs in the world whilst working and raising a family. You're superwoman! Women like you really inspire me.

Shoxfordian · 26/12/2020 12:42

He sounds like an unsupportive knob
Has he ever been happy for you?

oakleaffy · 26/12/2020 12:59

Mafia drug dealers are huge earners.

But not what I'd call 'Professional'.

Money doesn't come into it.

Well done on becoming a Midwife.

Imelda03 · 26/12/2020 13:55

Wow so he walked out after a nasty comment made by him, a subsequent sulk in a room away from the kids ......

You are clearly very intelligent and I think you will tire of this behaviour as time goes on. At the moment he’s guilting you I to excusing it .....to the extent your taking on the mortgage to balance it out (or to make him feel better and more in control) (you are a saint as far as I’m concerned!!) ......

You are allowed to enjoy your moment and anyone who tries to ruin another’s joy like that has an issue that needs addressing xx

Please don’t let him ruin your day x

Kimakima · 26/12/2020 15:01

Huge congratulations on a fantastic achievement 💐
If you’re husband can’t be your most enthusiastic supporter there is something wrong. He sounds jealous.

Waveysnail · 26/12/2020 15:11

Has he been feeling the financial pressure if you havnt worked for the last year?

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