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Generic DHs

138 replies

TheShellBeach · 01/01/2023 22:31

Whenever I see the word "DH", a mental image of a man wearing dark grey trousers and a white shirt comes into my mind.
He always looks a bit guilty and as if he's trying (unsuccessfully) to persuade someone about something.
What does your generic DH look like?

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WandaWonder · 01/01/2023 22:36

No idea really but I do like your thinking, i will try and think next time I see it and will post back

TheShellBeach · 01/01/2023 22:38

My generic DH is also about 40, with dark, slightly untidy hair.
So nothing like my actual DH in fact.

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RobertsWonder · 01/01/2023 22:39

Jeans and checked shirt. General disheveldness about him, and a bit overweight but not unattractive.

figtrees · 01/01/2023 22:42

He's a bit plump, not fat just dad bod.

He's wearing an old tshirt and joggers.

He's stood in a doorway eating a yoghurt.

He looks confused and a bit surprised. Like He's just walked into the room and he's getting a right earful for something he may or may not have done.

TheShellBeach · 01/01/2023 22:46

Maybe his wife is writing a thread about his latest transgression.

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TheShellBeach · 01/01/2023 22:51

"He's stood in a doorway eating a yoghurt"

That made me laugh. It looks like you have a definite picture in mind.

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chelle0 · 01/01/2023 22:51

Depends if he sounds like a prick or not.

Catterpillarwithconverse · 01/01/2023 22:54

Slight overhang
Slightly balding

LolaSmiles · 01/01/2023 22:54

Depends on what the OP is saying about DH.

If it's a general life post then the image I have of general DH is late 30s/40s, dark hair, dad bod, wearing jeans and a jumper.

Blacknosugarplease · 01/01/2023 22:59

figtrees · 01/01/2023 22:42

He's a bit plump, not fat just dad bod.

He's wearing an old tshirt and joggers.

He's stood in a doorway eating a yoghurt.

He looks confused and a bit surprised. Like He's just walked into the room and he's getting a right earful for something he may or may not have done.

😂 This is what I will picture forevermore… eating a yoghurt 😂

WorkCleanRepeat · 01/01/2023 22:59

Late 30's/early 40's Tall, dark, caring and shares chores.

TheShellBeach · 01/01/2023 23:03

WorkCleanRepeat · 01/01/2023 22:59

Late 30's/early 40's Tall, dark, caring and shares chores.

Ah. The perfect DH.

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TheShellBeach · 01/01/2023 23:05

I'm now having to add a yoghurt and a spoon to my generic DH.

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ssd · 01/01/2023 23:06

I thought you meant geriatric dhs

TheShellBeach · 01/01/2023 23:07

ssd · 01/01/2023 23:06

I thought you meant geriatric dhs

We could include them, for variety.

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OnTheRunWithMannyMontana · 01/01/2023 23:09

I always picture like my DH unless they are writing about an abusive arsehole.

Shorts all 12 months of the year regardless of snow and sub zero temperature, nicely kept short beard, always on the go. Oh and I totally get the yoghurt thing too. I can just picture my DH leant against the doorway, telling me about his latest home project whilst eating a yoghurt 😂

DasAlteLeid · 01/01/2023 23:12

Brilliant idea for a thread @TheShellBeach

Mine fall in to a couple of categories - any posts moaning about DH ‘hobby’ bring a taut-buttocked MAMIL to mind, in situ on his horrid little hard seat with wraparound shades and slipstream helmet.

General DH - a bit like Dom from Steph and Dom Goggleboxers at various stages in his life; louche, a good head of hair, maybe a nice Malbec in hand. Red trousers if the poster sounds posh enough.

Love-rat or abusive DH - cartoon baddy/Eastenders-style villain.

Pearlyqueen21 · 01/01/2023 23:12

I think generic MN DH looks like Jason Manford. Bit boring, ‘high earner’ 😏 and obsesses about his ‘niche hobby’ which will just be bloody cycling or golf 🤣

TedMullins · 01/01/2023 23:12

Drives a large but not cool car (maybe a Vauxhall insignia or similar), wears chinos and jumpers, often throws his arms in the air in exasperation while saying things like “I’m not a mind reader!” and mulls over whether to get a conservatory. Probably lives in a soulless new estate somewhere like Ebbsfleet.

aramox1 · 01/01/2023 23:15

Has a signature dish but can't knock up beans on toast.

TheShellBeach · 01/01/2023 23:16

TedMullins · 01/01/2023 23:12

Drives a large but not cool car (maybe a Vauxhall insignia or similar), wears chinos and jumpers, often throws his arms in the air in exasperation while saying things like “I’m not a mind reader!” and mulls over whether to get a conservatory. Probably lives in a soulless new estate somewhere like Ebbsfleet.

My generic DH throws his arms in the air, in exasperation.
Perhaps he'll have to stop doing that now he's got a yoghurt in his hand.

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Onnabugeisha · 01/01/2023 23:16

Oh the generic DH is a bit like Morpheus (Tom Sturrige) in Sandman

Onnabugeisha · 01/01/2023 23:18

At least no one is saying Kevin from Motherland 🤣🤣

Awrite · 01/01/2023 23:24

Wearing 90's jeans, bit of glaikit look on his face. Slightly stocky. Not bad looking.

TheShellBeach · 01/01/2023 23:26

Awrite · 01/01/2023 23:24

Wearing 90's jeans, bit of glaikit look on his face. Slightly stocky. Not bad looking.

Definitely glaikit.

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