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To think OH prank isn't funny?

336 replies

afternoonnapqueen · 15/03/2021 13:24

Today is the day I hear if I got the job I wanted I'm really banking on getting it and will be gutted if I don't.

I get terrible anxiety I worked myself up so much last week I had a panic attack. OH has been pranking me this morning of No caller ID he even got his brother to join in.

I kept thinking I missed the call and was wondering why they couldn't hear me when I kept saying Hello, I was getting my self into a right mess.

OH and his brother cracking up laughing messaging each other, now they've put me in a terrible mood.

AIBU to think this isn't funny or am I just too serious?

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SabrinaMorningstar · 15/03/2021 15:26

Does the brother still live with his parents? Because if so, I'd be calling them and asking them to have a word because he's deliberately tying up your phone line when you're waiting for an important call. If he's going to act like a child, I'd treat him like one.

maras2 · 15/03/2021 15:27

What a truly nasty thing to do. Angry
Unbelievable.
I so hope that you get the job then set about ditching his arse. Bastard!
Best wishes and best of luck Mx. Flowers

AliceSprings123 · 15/03/2021 15:28

Flowers and good luck with the job.
PS Consider ditching DH - and his equally infantile brother Angry

amusedbush · 15/03/2021 15:29

I have no time for pranks at the best of times (maybe I'm humourless!) but this isn't funny in the slightest. Waiting to hear back about a job is incredibly stressful and this cruel "joke" paints him in a shitty light.

The fact that he's whinging that YOU have spoiled the day speaks volume. Prick.

Galwaygirl · 15/03/2021 15:30

Not one bit funny OP, immature! Hope you get the job

BertramLacey · 15/03/2021 15:30

Just seen you have children together. Were it not for that, I'd leave someone who did something this spiteful.

saoirse31 · 15/03/2021 15:31

And he's looking after the children while you work? Poor kids. He sounds nasty, jealous of you and unpleasant.

boredinthouse · 15/03/2021 15:32

OP that's awful. I can't imagine treating someone I loved like that. I'm assuming this hasn't come out of the blue and he's a dick in so many other ways.

icdtap · 15/03/2021 15:32

Prize prick of the week.
Disgusting man.

Lammergeier · 15/03/2021 15:36

He's a shitlord. Sorry.

Wellpark · 15/03/2021 15:38

Is he nasty to the kids too? Will he play cruel tricks on them when they are waiting for important calls when they get older? Really and truly this must be a wake up call for you. Get this job or the next one and get away from him and his family. Best of luck 👍

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 15/03/2021 15:38

I really, really, really hope you've got the job.
Yes, I'd have steam coming out of my ears if someone did this to me, particularly someone who was supposed to love and support me. His behaviour is extremely unkind.
Good luck, and please let us know!

Inthemuckheap · 15/03/2021 15:42

He's been spending too much time with your DCs. How about he gets a job and you spend your time dreaming up puerile ways to be cruel to him.

He sounds like a complete cockwomble and I do pity you having a manchild as well as two DCs. #nastynick

Devlesko · 15/03/2021 15:42

Dear God, why are you with him, his behaviour surely was no shock to you.

Rebelwithverysharpclaws · 15/03/2021 15:44

He deliberately tried to unsettle you because he does not want you have have that job. He has rendered himself entirely unfuckable and I would dump him asap.

ImInStealthMode · 15/03/2021 15:46

God he sounds like an absolute dickhead OP. I'd say childish but it'd be an insult to children. Jokes are only funny if everyone is laughing and most people learn that in primary school.

I really, really hope you get the job x

MrsTerryPratchett · 15/03/2021 15:48

@ImInStealthMode

God he sounds like an absolute dickhead OP. I'd say childish but it'd be an insult to children. Jokes are only funny if everyone is laughing and most people learn that in primary school.

I really, really hope you get the job x

My 10 yo knew not to joke when someone is crying years ago. I agree it's an insult to children.
NiceGerbil · 15/03/2021 15:49

What a bastard.

Good luck for the job x

imanenglishwomaninNY · 15/03/2021 15:55

That's genuinely bloody awful.

Mamamamasaurus · 15/03/2021 15:55

YOU'RE A MASSIVE PRICK

Show him this thread. What a colossal man child.

Good luck OP 🤞🏼

GojiberryStar · 15/03/2021 15:56

Jeez what a wanker. And his brother. Pair of flaccid nobs.

My sibling and their friend used to do this to me as child. Hated answering. Sibling would make me say some bullshit like name and number then friend would be cracking up at the other end. Sibling listening in upstairs

It's an utter bastard thing to do. I bet he's immature in other ways too. Sounds like an 11 year old.

imanenglishwomaninNY · 15/03/2021 15:57

I never say this but I would be really thinking about ending the relationship unless I got a proper apology

FOJN · 15/03/2021 15:58

I'm in tears over it all he's saying I've ruined the day because I've got in a mood over it all.

Does he usually disregard your feelings? He's behaving like an arsehole.

Good luck with the job.

RolloTomassi · 15/03/2021 16:01

Nasty, oddball thing to do. Whether you have anxiety or not. A normal, supportive partner would be desperately wanting it FOR you because it matters so much, and trying to reassure until the call comes.

Maybe he's a bit jealous that you're potentially on for an opportunity you really want, and he doesn't work.

Easier said than done perhaps, but I'd get rid. He's not someone to go through life with, surely.

Really hope you get the job!

JustinOtherdad · 15/03/2021 16:02

It's not a prank, its bullying.

Kick him in the dick this evening and then laugh at his tears... "for bantz!"

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