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DP says I’m boring since having a baby

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babypanther · 10/04/2023 12:01

My DD is almost two months old, I had a c section and a difficult recovery but for the most part am back to normal physically now. I also had quite bad baby blues, I’m starting to feel better in this regard too, but I do quite often feel run down and overwhelmed as well as exhausted all the time. I love my DD more than anything and wouldn’t change it for the world but I admit I haven’t been myself.

My DP keeps making comments about me being boring now and no fun since we had the baby. Mostly this seems to be centered around us being “spontaneous”, whether it be us going out for a date night, going out for the day, or being intimate, when I point out we have to consider our DD now and we can’t just do our own thing at the last minute anymore, he says I’m so boring and I used to be fun. Even last night he was playing music on his phone quite loudly, I asked him to turn it down as DD was going down for her nap, he said he couldn’t do anything anymore and I was so boring now.

AIBU for not being as spontaneous? I just feel like my daughter is my first priority all the time. I know I should maybe be making time to be intimate etc, or for us to have spontaneous plans, but if I’m being honest I don’t Often have the energy for it.

OP posts:
Spectre8 · 10/04/2023 19:25

I mean can't you both be spontaneous whilst at home.. like get ready as if you are going out and have a lovely meal at home, candles etc. So many things you can do spontaneously without leaving home

dizzydizzydizzy · 10/04/2023 19:52

My DP said this to me too. I have since realised he is a domestic abuser (took me many years to realize). OP, your DP sounds very self-centered. Obviously your main priority with a 2 month old baby is to keep her alive.

mycoffeecup · 10/04/2023 19:55

Spectre8 · 10/04/2023 19:25

I mean can't you both be spontaneous whilst at home.. like get ready as if you are going out and have a lovely meal at home, candles etc. So many things you can do spontaneously without leaving home

Doesn't sound like 'D'P is doing much being spontaneous at home....

candlewicket · 10/04/2023 21:41

@FlounderingFruitcake

"Is he a teenager on the bus?"

Haha that is very funny

PaigeMatthews · 10/04/2023 21:52

Id just tell him great and to let me know what to wear and when to be ready to go…

Chillyallday · 10/04/2023 23:04

Oh my gosh poor you. Your partner should be supporting you as you both navigate the new world of parenthood - not point scoring on unrealistic relationship goals. Hope you are ok… time for a serious conversation with him.

TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 11/04/2023 00:33

She's two months old. I think Henry 8ths wives had longer with their kids!

He's a DICK. Sorry.

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