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AIBU?

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96 replies

Kilminchy123 · 05/11/2023 09:22

Hey guys,

im 25 weeks pregnant atm. I’ve been feeling really upset/burnt out this week from tiredness/hormones/DS not sleeping due to being unwell/teething and really bad sciatica pain where I have to drag my leg. I’ve expressed this to my partner who generally is kind.

we are going away today for the night and I was packing for the three of us yesterday evening and cleaning the house before we go so it’s not overwhelming to come back to. I was so tired afterwards as I had been up all night the night before with our toddler (this is purely my responsibility to cater to my son as my partner works I’m a SAHM)

my partner brought my son to his grandparents house for an hour and a half while I got everything done. When he came home I explained everything was packed and ready but I would just need him to clean the car (take out rubbish, bag up DS toys and change over buggy’s to the more comfortable one - 10 minutes would be more than enough to do this) and he very smartly answered and said ‘why would I clean YOUR car?’ - (very much a family car btw that we use when going off together and I use during the week SAHM)

maube it’s because I’m obviously sensitive but I kind of thought - why do I clean your shitty underpants , we help each other .. I then said no problem I’ll do it myself and was crippled all night with hip pain from sciatica and lifting the big pram back in and out of the car. AIBU to be upset??? Don’t want to talk to him. It’s not about the cleaning of the car it’s the fact all week I’ve expressed I’m so tired I’m worn out from pregnancy too and when I ask for help after packing everyone’s stuff that’s his response.

OP posts:
Nicole1111 · 05/11/2023 11:27

Strike strike strike strike strike.
Why isn’t the washing up done - why would I wash up YOUR plates.
What’s for dinner - why would I cook YOUR dinner
Where’s my clean clothes - why would I wash YOUR clothes.
You get the picture. Enjoy! He’ll soon regret being a selfish twat who is more concerned with himself that his pregnant and in pain partner. Hopefully he’ll then pull his weight more.

EtiennePalmiere · 05/11/2023 11:27

So his job is 40 or so hours a week and yours is 24/7. That's not fair or right.

Nicole1111 · 05/11/2023 11:29

Also when he queries why you don’t do it as you’re at home, which he will, tell him you’ve decided you only work the same working hours as him now

saraclara · 05/11/2023 11:32

I kind of thought - why do I clean your shitty underpants , we help each other

Why did you only think this, and not say it?

And yes, you were absolutely stupid to go and clean the car after that, and make yourself ill. Really, don't do that. Pride is such a negative thing sometimes.

frazzledasarock · 05/11/2023 11:34

Unpack his stuff. Why should you pack his shit?

GrazingSheep · 05/11/2023 11:34

He is a great dad

No he is not. Take a good look at what you have written about him. He is fucking useless.
Have you got full access to the household income?

rwalker · 05/11/2023 11:35

Devils advocate
Sometimes it’s the way you asked that triggers the response

Plumful · 05/11/2023 11:35

You’re in a very vulnerable position as an unmarried SAHM. Hope you have plans to go back to work after this baby? He’s a dick.

LogicVoid · 05/11/2023 11:39

You are not married, he has no contractual commitment to you, and shows limited emotional commitment to your relationship.

He's giving you the gift of a red flag. Notice it. He is a poor long-term bet as a good father or partner. Plan for that.

DarkDarkNight · 05/11/2023 11:39

What a horrible man. Why are you packing for a grown man as if he’s a child? As you say, why are you doing any chores for him? He has a shitty attitude towards the mother of his children.

TheShellBeach · 05/11/2023 11:44

He is a great dad

Oh, give me strength.
Another put-upon woman who thinks a man who never wakes up with his toddler at night, and watches his exhausted pregnant wife clean out a car is a "good dad".

FFS.

MaidOfSteel · 05/11/2023 11:45

So, he works about 8 hours a day while you work 24. He needs a boot up the backside. And out of the door if he doesn't get his act together.

TheShellBeach · 05/11/2023 11:47

BTW OP, why are you having another baby with a man you're not married to, when you have no income of your own?

1990thatsme · 05/11/2023 11:52

You need to stop being such a martyr and have a serious look at your situation.

This man clearly doesn’t like you, and you are unmarried and not working. This makes you very vulnerable, which he is capitalising on.

AliceOlive · 05/11/2023 11:54

rwalker · 05/11/2023 11:35

Devils advocate
Sometimes it’s the way you asked that triggers the response

When packing for a trip together you really shouldn’t have to ask, should you? Most of us know the steps required to get ready for a trip.

AliceOlive · 05/11/2023 11:55

Why should I clean your car?

”Because I’m carrying your child.”

Angrycat2768 · 05/11/2023 11:57

Can you go back to work after the baby is born? Even part time?He sounds like he thinks you're his skivvy because you are a SAHM, and if you are not married, you are very vulnerable to him buggering off (especially as he doesn't seem to have much respect for you) and leaving you with nothing.

Ladyj84 · 05/11/2023 12:04

Nice partner. Sorry even if he works all day why he not helping get up in the night even every other day also. Thank god for mine 3 little ones great every pregnancy, gets up in the night even tho has to start work from 5:30am, dives in with housework,cooking or kids when he gets back 8 hours later. Soon as they go bed about 7:30 we flop for an hour then bed lol

TeaGinandFags · 05/11/2023 12:07

Kilminchy123 · 05/11/2023 09:45

I know I do take it upon myself to do everything I feel an obligation to upkeep the house do all the laundry have everything organised/packed away because I no longer work and I stay at home with my DS which I’m often told most moms would only love to be in my position if I ever do complain with the overload so I just say nothing.

he knew I was upset when he said it but I am quite proud and done it myself probably out of stubbornness and would satisfy him to beg for help which probably is my own fault I should have demanded he done it.

i would never generally ask as I am quite good at keeping up with everything but I’m just so tired at the moment. He is a great dad but in terms of helping around the house/helping during the night that is non existent. If I ever ask for anything he just won’t do it for days and days so I don’t bother anymore

OP, if you were posh and hired a posh nanny, she would do everything for the baby and bugger all of the housework. In addition she would have time off and holiday entitlement.

A SAHM is at home for her children. She is not there to become her husband's maid of all work. If you were working you would be off sick with your sciatica as it is bloody painful and completely debilitating.

If he won't wash YOUR car, DON'T let him drive it. Take the entitled git off the insurance so he can't.

confusedlots · 05/11/2023 12:11

Oh that sounds awful. My DH often doesn't see what needs done, which is frustrating despite numerous conversations about the mental load. But when I do ask him to help with a specific task he will do it, I'd be really upset if he spoke to me like that.

Scalottia · 05/11/2023 12:31

@EvenBetta Oops I thought I saw DH somewhere, turns out I can't read!

whynotwhatknot · 05/11/2023 12:35

so he does absolutely nothing for you-lovely man

ElaineMBenes · 05/11/2023 12:56

rwalker · 05/11/2023 11:35

Devils advocate
Sometimes it’s the way you asked that triggers the response

Seriously?

EvenBetta · 05/11/2023 12:59

A life tip is whenever you see the words ‘devils advocate’, immediately just scroll on. Whatever follows those words, anywhere, is guaranteed drivel.

femfemlicious · 05/11/2023 13:05

Why are you putting yourself in such a terrible position. Having kids back to back as a SAHM to a "partner ". You are setting yourself up