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AIBU?

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Original poster

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:
Blip · 20/02/2023 12:08

Muddy dogs jumping up at you in public places is always a lovely thing. If you think otherwise you must be a very miserable person with a bad outlook on life and you should get some therapy.

CaffeineAndCrochet · 20/02/2023 12:09

If you want to leave your baby for an evening, especially if it involves drinking, an army of posters will be along to tell you how they never had any nights out when their children were young because they never felt the need to

Spidey66 · 20/02/2023 12:09

If you're in your 50s and was slapped on the back of the legs by your parents once for running out in the road to catch the ice cream man, you have had a traumatic, dysfunctional childhood, even if you yourself don't think so. If said parents are still alive, you need to go NC and best chase up that therapy while you're at it.

Original poster
bluelollipop99 · 20/02/2023 12:10

Social workers and health visitors would never ever be rude, intrusive or patronising; anyone ever has any problem with one just doesn't recognize the extent of their own shortcomings....

Mumsnetters seemed to have similar disdain for anyone who ever expressed a police officer was rude or aggressive...but Wayne cousins seemed to have stopped that....

Also , if someone innocently shares a Facebook photo of your fully clothed child, ( for example, having an after school playdate with their child), you don't like the photo and think "how sweet" , you record it as a serious safeguarding issue...

OP posts:
xogossipgirlxo · 20/02/2023 12:10

bussteward · 20/02/2023 10:35

Cycling is outing.

😂

Original poster
bluelollipop99 · 20/02/2023 12:12

Having your number added to a general WhatsApp group without giving signed permission first is also a serious GDPR breach the ICO will chase up ...

OP posts:
Crikeyalmighty · 20/02/2023 12:42

We all should have seen the 'red flags' when we met someone- even if we are 22 years and several children down the line

So many people are narcisstic- not just turned into 'a bit of a tit

Everyone cooks from scratch , every day.

Anyone renting must be prepared to move away from anyone and everything they know and like , regardless of jobs, schools, family in order to buy a house just anywhere.

Anyone wanting a bit more 'space' in their lives has relationship problems.

Regardless of what age you are, what income you have or don't have , what support network you have, what health you are in ,we can all just leave partners at the drop of a hat if not happy.

Everyone over 50 has assets, pensions, owned house/homes, supportive family

It's normal to be ok with your bloke cracking off to hard core porn whenever you aren't around and you 100% have to see it as just men being men and being more visual or you are destined for a life on your own. God forbid if you are really not ok with it

You are expected to be up for sex frequently and still interested regardless of age or health, even in your 60s and 70s - if not you need to split or see a doctor.

Ylvamoon · 20/02/2023 12:54

Dog owners MUST pick up every bit of shit they find on a walk - even if they left their dog at home!

Never take siblings to a birthday party- the host will be offened and not invite your DC ever again!

Every time someone posts about the struggle they or their DC have it's interpreted as MH or not neuro typical...
Acept it! We can't be happy & smiling 24/7 for 80 odd years!

TomAllenWife · 20/02/2023 13:13

You must add 'heaps of veggies' to everything you've prepared

Your kitchen tea towel must be washed every time it's touched

If you drink more than one glass of wine a week you're an alcoholic

You must allow your adult working children to live at home rent free as long as required because 'you had them, you're responsible'

You must not leave your child with a friend or relative until they are at least 10 and even then you must miss them so much you never do it again.

SmudgeButt · 20/02/2023 13:17

I have decided to tell you very distressing and personal things about myself, my family and everyone I have ever met since I started to walk. I have therefore done a name change. Because obviously the name on my driver's licence is actually Ms A SmudgeButt. (but please make no assumptions about me based on my title or my oddly nonhyphenated name because I will take it very personally and wonder why you are invading my privacy.)

Magentax · 20/02/2023 13:25

You must allow your adult working children to live at home rent free as long as required because 'you had them, you're responsible

This is another topic where no middle ground is allowed. It is either this or you chuck them out the morning of their 16th birthday.

BridieConvert · 20/02/2023 14:10

Every time your partner makes a mistake you must get your ducks in a row and make photocopies of every important document you have.

Ylvamoon · 20/02/2023 14:14

BridieConvert · 20/02/2023 14:10

Every time your partner makes a mistake you must get your ducks in a row and make photocopies of every important document you have.

... and on top of that, he's controlling and abusive! You must leave NOW!
Even if its just a blip in a marriage that can look back on 17 happy years.

roarfeckingroarr · 20/02/2023 14:17

If you're a landlord you should expect to make a loss rather than raise rents because that's just what businesses do.

BenCoopersSupportWren · 20/02/2023 14:48

BridieConvert · 20/02/2023 14:10

Every time your partner makes a mistake you must get your ducks in a row and make photocopies of every important document you have.

And make an appointment with a solicitor for the free 30 minute consultation that they all offer as standard.

itstimeforme · 20/02/2023 15:01

Your MIL should never expect to her DS on Mothers day.....ever

Eastie77Returns · 20/02/2023 15:04

OP: “DSD often calls me a a fucking whore, slaps me and says she wishes I was dead. DH won’t tell her off. AIBU to not want her to stay in our house?”

MN: “Your poor DSD, you sound as if you don’t like her and she’s probably picked up on it”

“Well you chose to marry a man with children…” I’m

“Were you the OW?”

”It’s her house too! You can’t ban her from staying”

OoooohMatron · 20/02/2023 15:11

Has your mum been a bit annoying recently? Go no contact immediately.

OoooohMatron · 20/02/2023 15:15

Oh and men sit down to pee! On what planet? I've never come across any men who do this.

AllOfThemWitches · 20/02/2023 15:20

A dad who sees his kids twice a week for 2hr but point blank refuses any more than that is an involved parent and the mum should consider herself lucky to have all that free time.

daffodilandtulip · 20/02/2023 15:38

"No is a complete sentence." Imagine just looking at your boss and saying "no" then walking away.

You can ring the police just to log things that absolutely aren't illegal.

Tiggernpoo · 20/02/2023 16:07

Everyone has genius children with genius level IQ.

Everyone is autistic/adhd or has anxiety disorder.

Everyone and their children went to Oxbridge and Oxbridge KNOW what they are looking for.

All men/boys are abusers/rapist waiting to strike….unless it is their DS who is 6 foot 3, handsome and a total gent.

if your DH leaves the toilet seat up it is coercive control - LTB

Dumbo18 · 20/02/2023 16:15

You can be on the verge of breakdown with sheer exhaustion because of your toddler who has never slept for longer than one hour in their life but it’s perfectly acceptable for your fit and healthy 50 year old mum and dad who live next door to say no to your desperate pleas of helping you out for a couple of hours. In fact you’re selfish for even asking as they have raised their children

NewNameNigel · 20/02/2023 16:30

If your step child is physically aggressive or repeatedly rude to you reward them by love-bombing them.

Going NC with relatives is an easy thing to do.

Everyone can take themselves off on a spa day at the drop of a hat.

You are duty-bound to take on dogs you don't want to even if you can't look after them properly .

southlondoner02 · 20/02/2023 18:15

If you are invited to any event (wedding, birthday) but your DH isn't then immediately turn the invitation down, it's a terrible insult even if the person inviting you has never met him. You couldn't possibly go somewhere alone.

It's common for kids to go to private school and you should consider it if the local state school isn't perfect