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To ask for only on Mumsnet facts/opinions? ( light-hearted)

319 replies

bluelollipop99 · 19/02/2023 21:22

I'll start....

It doesn't matter you have two kids and have lived together five years , he's your boyfriend, not your partner if you are not married...

You are a terrible mother if you introduce a partner of less than two years to your children...

The on the beach advert is mentally scarring...

OP posts:
Danikm151 · 20/02/2023 01:10

> everyone is a narcissist
> it’s easy to get a better paid job
> if you claim benefits other than child benefit you are a drain on society (even if you work)
> putting your child in nursery is the worst thing but being a SAHM is even worse!
>if you don’t have a cleaner you are missing out on life but you need to clean before your cleaner arrives! (? Wtf)

Blort · 20/02/2023 01:15

It's human nature to be a judgy fuck, but rarely do we get the chance to be anonymous. And it makes sense an online community forms around principles and they get more entrenched over time.

NellyIrrelephant · 20/02/2023 01:17

You MUST go back to work after baby. Even if childcare is £15,000 per year and you only earn £12,000.

If you’re not sloshing at least £5k into your pension every month what the heck are you even doing?!

Never have a baby with a man before getting married (even if you’re the one with the assets to lose if it goes wrong!)

Emptycrackedcup · 20/02/2023 01:29

Danikm151 · 20/02/2023 01:10

> everyone is a narcissist
> it’s easy to get a better paid job
> if you claim benefits other than child benefit you are a drain on society (even if you work)
> putting your child in nursery is the worst thing but being a SAHM is even worse!
>if you don’t have a cleaner you are missing out on life but you need to clean before your cleaner arrives! (? Wtf)

Omg yesssss! You are total scum if you're a SAHM 🤣🤣🤣

Cuppsoupmonster · 20/02/2023 01:31

Everyone knowns a 49 year old who got pregnant naturally with twins, all healthy and happy and mum doesn’t look a day over 30

Emptycrackedcup · 20/02/2023 01:32

Blort · 20/02/2023 01:15

It's human nature to be a judgy fuck, but rarely do we get the chance to be anonymous. And it makes sense an online community forms around principles and they get more entrenched over time.

I'm finding this thread absolutely hilarious, and yes you're absolutely right about being anonymous and it does make me wonder about people in the real world and if MN is reflective of that or just a subset of very unique people. It has certainly opened.my eyes being on here, especially in the past year or so

Lolabear38 · 20/02/2023 01:46

Everything can be excused or explained with ‘anxiety’.

Friend been a bit of a dick? = don’t be so heartless, have you even considered she might have anxiety?!

Child being a pita over something? = Terrible parent! It could be anxiety!

Cousin repeatedly late for meet ups or repeatedly cancelling at the last minute (because they get a better offer) = Don’t you dare judge her! She probably has anxiety!

Just about any situation you can think of where someone has behaved badly…. It’s probably anxiety which means it’s totally ok for them to treat you like sh*%. If you think otherwise you’re a terrible person.

Gingerkittykat · 20/02/2023 01:49

All Mumsnet children are bordering on underweight and slim fit clothes fall off them.

(All parents who ask for advice about helping their overweight child are attacked and told they are child abusers).

Of course it is possible to be poor if you earn £100 000 in London.

People on benefits who are struggling just need to work more hours (even if they care full time for disabled kids or are disabled themselves) need to tighten their belts and learn to manage.

Cuppsoupmonster · 20/02/2023 01:54

And all babies have cows milk protein allergies.

Tapenade · 20/02/2023 01:55

Bobblemymind · 20/02/2023 00:14

If you drink more than a small glass of wine a week you need to go to AA.

But if you don’t drink anything then you are a boring pearl-clutcher

vodkaredbullgirl · 20/02/2023 02:06

How dare you charge your working adult kids rent.

Scooopsahoy · 20/02/2023 03:52

Every man and his dog is neurodiverse.

It’s entirely normal to only eat in an 8 hour window, or to cut out whole food groups like carbs

People earning £80k per year believe they are on an average wage.

Mumof1andacat · 20/02/2023 04:12

Everyone has SEN. weddings invites that say no children must be declined straight away. MIL must not see or hold your baby. You must never leave your baby. You can't wear skinny jeans anymore. Trainers can only be worn. No heels to worn now.

Nicecow · 20/02/2023 04:30

Wedding invites that don't allow children are the worst thing that could happen in the world! How dare they exclude your precious children!!! 🤣 Ring the bride to explain that you must bring your children or you will not be able to attend or ever be friends again!!

ThePixiesTookIt · 20/02/2023 05:20

You are going to destroy your child's life if you give them that name, they will hate you and everyone in the world will hate them and it'll be all your fault you selfish twat.

Snowdropscrocus · 20/02/2023 05:29

It’s normal to share your bed with children of varying ages and enjoy ‘snuggling.’ Even if the child is 18.

Children from fairly ordinary working-class homes and children from chaotic homes are assumed to be one and the same.

Retired greyhounds are perfect family pets.

Jemandthehologramsunite · 20/02/2023 06:15

Children need to go to nice restaurants even if it ruins the meal for other patrons as they need to learn to behave

Whenharrymetsmelly · 20/02/2023 06:19

If your partner has ever looked at porn he approves of human trafficking. If he's ever received a text from a female co-worker he's having an affair and you better get a solicitor asap and LTB

LolaSmiles · 20/02/2023 06:27

If a man doesn't pull his weight around the house then he probably doesn't see mess, is neurodiverse, and his wife/partner needs to be a bit more understanding.

A man who does nothing around the house for his kids is a great dad and definitely someone to keep having children with.

Any situation needs some armchair diagnosing of ASD/ADHD/dementia/narcissism rather than practical advice.

whatsthismum · 20/02/2023 06:29

In-laws will never like you and see you as their own kind. If you have nice in-laws, it's not because they are nice, it's because they are the best of a bad bunch as you have shit parents hence why you think they are nice.

PoseyFlump · 20/02/2023 06:41

If someone hurts your feelings you should call the police.

Snozzlemaid · 20/02/2023 06:42

The assumption we're all in London and can access things such as Uber

Fizbosshoes · 20/02/2023 07:25

Ensuites are vile and disgusting and virtually the same as pooping on your pillow
Ditto loo brushes
If you don't earn 100k it's because you didn't work hard enough
Absolutely loads of women (on MN) are very tall and naturally a size 2-4
Giving your child sandwiches or cereal is basically child abuse
All children like humus, cherry tomatoes, cucumber sticks etc
Everyone ought to be able to drive in any weather, or road, in any circumstances without ever feeling slightly cautious or nervous, and if they can't they are a danger to other drivers and shouldn't be driving.
No one should ever do favours for friends or ask for them for fear of facilitating, or being, a CF.

backoftheplane · 20/02/2023 07:38

If you don’t “go it alone” with donor sperm (regardless of financial security / support network) then you must just not really want kids.

MakkaPakkas · 20/02/2023 07:43

No matter how long you've been married you should never trust your DH and keep all your money in a joint bank account.

Not driving is and selfish immature especially if you're a man.