All male household and feel lonely

[mrshoopdaddyg]

I have no idea if how I’m feeling is massively unreasonable?!
I live with DH, and DS 10 and DS 8.
I feel lonely, left out and unappreciated.
This is possibly accentuated by the fact the Euro’s are on atm and there is constantly a game of football on or it is being discussed over breakfast!
But aside to that, my husband and son’s basically share very similar interests. Football, surfing, rugby and boxing. When DH takes the kids to these clubs he often joins in or goes for a surf on his own at the same time etc.
So it’s basically win win for him.
I know I shouldn’t feel jealous or lonely because of this but I do.
I also changed my entire career to ‘fit around the family’ and basically try to scrape a career together around all the family responsibilities. I do all the school runs, all the holiday care, I work only in school hours etc.

I tried to talk to husband about how I felt but he just gets angry and tells me I’m looking for things to moan about.
I’m not a negative person but I just feel like I’ve lost any sense of myself.

Get a (female) dog.

You have a DH problem.

I've got a five month old bitch, she helps

I feel for you and find myself feeling the same on a regular basis. Three DS’s (8, 10, 12), DH and a boy dog. And my friends love quite far away. I actually feel very alone sometimes. Sending hugs.x

So you do all the dull work and dh steps In and is fun dad.
Maybe you need to join in a bit with the clubs, do you go and watch them?

Time to develop your own interests, hobbies and friendships.

What do you enjoy doing?

I have dh,ds 7 and a male dog! I get it.

Can you fake an interest in one of their hobbies? Can you find something you can enjoy 1-on-1 with each of the boys separately?

You might not share interests with girls but I can see why you feel left out and lonely. It must feel very 3v1.

Your husband isn’t being very nice and should be trying to help find ways to include you.

Maybe you should re-think your career choices. It sounds like DH doesn't really appreciate the sacrifices you're making - maybe he will if he starts having to get involved in the school run!

Is there anything you do that the boys might be interested in ?
Running, walking etc