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To want DH to stop sending me photos of things that displease him?

352 replies

Notasaruleno · 12/04/2024 15:03

So - interests of fairness he is a decent man generally but he has this one habit that really puts my nose out of joint.

Say I have done something minor but I appreciate annoying he sends me a photo on WhatsApp, like a top left off a bottle or if the cat has killed a mouse (he hates cats) or similar. He just sends a photo, no accompanying message. I absolutely hate it, I think it’s really passive aggressive and I never know how or if to respond.

AIBU if I tell him to stop it?

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Zyq · 12/04/2024 22:51

I think I'd play stupid every time and ask him whether he was trying to tell me something.

Unicornleapfrog · 12/04/2024 22:53

Block him on WhatsApp!

blackpear · 12/04/2024 23:03

BellaTheDarkOverlord · 12/04/2024 15:05

Can you reply with a picture of his face?

This is brilliant. Do this, OP

Lookingoutside · 12/04/2024 23:03

Leave him. The icky, sniveling ball ache.

Ponderingwindow · 12/04/2024 23:07

So if you leave a toast crumb behind on the table from your breakfast he might take a photo and send you the picture? That sort of thing?

Please tell me I am misreading this and he isn’t sending you photos of your infractions?

WigglyVonWaggly · 12/04/2024 23:10

It’s passive aggressive. It’s also treating you like a child to be reprimanded. Reply: ‘Can we communicate with words, like adults?’

SeaUrchinHat · 12/04/2024 23:14

Block and divorce.

No woman needs this shit.

ShadesofPoachedSmoke · 12/04/2024 23:29

Moveoverdarlin · 12/04/2024 18:04

Reply with…You really are becoming a pedantic little cunt aren’t you David?

Edited

GrinGrinGrin it's the David that killed me

Wigtopia · 12/04/2024 23:35

WeShallHaveFogByTeatime · 12/04/2024 15:21

I mean the hating cat thing I couldn't put up with anyway but I personally wouldn't put up with this other crap.
They are narcissistic traits (not saying he is one) but trying to "guilt" you about things you're not responsible for and even if you are "responsible" for them it's really passive aggressive.
I'd be tempted to send him a photo of a different cat up for adoption every time he does that 😺.
Or places to rent.

Haha! Your last sentence killed me 🤣🤣

DisabledDemon · 12/04/2024 23:54

reallyworriedjobhunter · 12/04/2024 15:16

Send back a picture of the cat and you having a nice time

This, I love. Also the idea of sending back random facts about whatever he’s photographed.

0sm0nthus · 12/04/2024 23:59

OP is mia😶

Foxyaus · 13/04/2024 00:01

Crop this and send it to him .... every time 😀

To want DH to stop sending me photos of things that displease him?
Surroundedbyfools · 13/04/2024 00:06

SeatonCarew · 12/04/2024 21:31

Save the worst half dozen and have them printed on a set of six mugs, with a rude symbol on the reverse. Box them up and present them to him for his birthday. Tell him they're for his new flat when he moves out.

This is too funny !!

DisabledDemon · 13/04/2024 00:09

Hmm … someone needs a slap round the face with the wet fish of reality.

Time to tell him that in this world, the one that adults live in, we use our words like big girls and boys do. Then we get taken seriously.

mathanxiety · 13/04/2024 00:32

Send him a picture of your bedroom with a single bed in it.

Or bedding and a pillow on the couch.

mathanxiety · 13/04/2024 00:35

Or a patio with a shovel...

Catoo · 13/04/2024 00:38

Blobblobblob · 12/04/2024 15:07

Picture of your middle finger reply, every time

Yes he's passive aggressive

This is the only acceptable response

Codlingmoths · 13/04/2024 03:09

The only possible excuse the op has for not yet coming back is that she is looking up and saving photos for her replies to her Dh. This thread is excellent.

Tunnocksmallow · 13/04/2024 03:16

This is what you need to send back…

To want DH to stop sending me photos of things that displease him?
walkerscrispsarethenuts · 13/04/2024 04:01

I'd probably post the photo on his wall on Facebook with no words.

That may embarrass him!

imforeverblowingbuttons · 13/04/2024 07:07

First I'd ask him to stop doing it. I'd say I don't need telling these things please stop.

If he continues I'd just do a thumbs up or ignore completely and then move on with your day.

My dh says things like"we really need to clean the fridge" it use to get my back up as it was obvious he meant me. And if I said "that fine when do YOU plan to do it". He would get arsey. Now I just say "yes we do" and go on my merry way.

SeamsLegit · 13/04/2024 07:25

Every time

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OhamIreally · 13/04/2024 09:19

I've nicked this from another thread it's actually @MoonWoman69 's cat but would do the job as a cat response.

To want DH to stop sending me photos of things that displease him?
Greenfluffycardi · 13/04/2024 09:20

I’d send a ? Back!

MoonWoman69 · 13/04/2024 10:51

@OhamIreally Oh yes, my Spooky will do the trick, that's for sure!!! 😁❤