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To find this H comment annoying

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Ginge88 · 06/08/2024 09:48

If I forget something or use the wrong plug or something, DH says loudly

"And the 356th way Ginge has fucked up today is...."

Or whatever number is in his head. Frustrating thing is I actually don't mess up things v much and it's him that needs reminders of everything

But yes if he notices says the milk is left out or something il hear him say "and Ginge succeeds in fucking up for the 455th time this week" and chuckling to himself

I've told him to stop. He tells me it's a joke. He does now do it less but he clearly thinks I'm being totally over sensitive

Am I?

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twopercent · 06/08/2024 09:49

it's horrible

otravezempezamos · 06/08/2024 09:49

And the 911th way X has been a shit husband today is….

Hankunamatata · 06/08/2024 09:50

I'd reply and it's the 365th time husband has been a twat today

Aquamarine1029 · 06/08/2024 09:51

What an absolute arsehole. You need to really think about why you're choosing to be married to someone who clearly has contempt for you.

Davros · 06/08/2024 09:53

If you're the person making most of the arrangements and organising everything, any mistakes are likely to be yours (mine). I got fed up with being blamed when things went "wrong" (weren't perfect) but it was because I was doing all the organising.
Your DH's comments sound smarmy over trivial things, tell him to get to fuck

MonsteraMama · 06/08/2024 09:54

Do it back. Fire with fire is the only way with thick headed idiots like this who don't listen when you tell them to pack it in.

Do it every time he fucks something up, even if it's really really minor. Do it right after sex, I'm sure he'll just find that just hilarious. You know , since it's such a funny joke. "Aaaand there it is folks, the 245th time Idiot Husband has failed to satisfy me in bed this year."

NotSureWhatUsernameToChoose · 06/08/2024 09:55

Your response to him then isnt working.

So change it.

As PPs have said - use the same number with "and it is the 365th time today Bob has bored me/said the same thing/been a twit" etc

Edit - @MonsteraMama 's reply is much better 😂

Katemax82 · 06/08/2024 09:55

Pull him up on every single thing he does?

Anotherparkingthread · 06/08/2024 09:55

That's actually really mean. My partner often nit picks about silly things I say or do. As a example, me calling the shop the wrong name (I confuse home bargains and b and m bargains) we only go there to buy hay for our rabbit so he knows exactly what I mean. It grinds me down after he's mentioned things repeatedly because it's just words for the sake of fucking talking. Pedantic nonsense.

Aquamarine1029 · 06/08/2024 09:56

MonsteraMama · 06/08/2024 09:54

Do it back. Fire with fire is the only way with thick headed idiots like this who don't listen when you tell them to pack it in.

Do it every time he fucks something up, even if it's really really minor. Do it right after sex, I'm sure he'll just find that just hilarious. You know , since it's such a funny joke. "Aaaand there it is folks, the 245th time Idiot Husband has failed to satisfy me in bed this year."

If a marriage has devolved to this level of childishness and contempt, it's already over. Don't lower yourself, op.

TheSerenePinkOrca · 06/08/2024 09:58

Just reply with "sorry grandpa" then make some sarcastic comment about him turning into an old man with all his whinging and perhaps he'd like a pipe and slippers for his birthday/Christmas.

Comtesse · 06/08/2024 09:58

It’s not a joke if no one is laughing - he’s being mean and petty.

AdiosHombre · 06/08/2024 10:01

MonsteraMama · 06/08/2024 09:54

Do it back. Fire with fire is the only way with thick headed idiots like this who don't listen when you tell them to pack it in.

Do it every time he fucks something up, even if it's really really minor. Do it right after sex, I'm sure he'll just find that just hilarious. You know , since it's such a funny joke. "Aaaand there it is folks, the 245th time Idiot Husband has failed to satisfy me in bed this year."

Like this!

You could also try "And that’s another 180 seconds H has lasted again” eye roll 🙄

Theresalwaystomorrowihope · 06/08/2024 10:01

You are not being oversensitive. It's not a joke. It's a way of belittling you - trying to make you feel small and stupid.

Personally I'm not a fan of going down the route of doing the same back. It would be you lowering yourself to his level and makes the pair of you look childish.

I think more discussion is necessary. I mean trying to find out why he actually feels the need to belittle you in this way, because it's clearly not a joke, might be helpful.

MonsteraMama · 06/08/2024 10:02

Aquamarine1029 · 06/08/2024 09:56

If a marriage has devolved to this level of childishness and contempt, it's already over. Don't lower yourself, op.

I mean you're quite right, but obviously OPs marriage has devolved to this level of childishness and contempt because here she is. I know what I'd do, but I'm sure she already is expecting plenty of LTB opinions.

MillyCentTap · 06/08/2024 10:03

He thinks you're in the wrong for not reacting positively to his constant criticisms, which aren't funny. No, you're not oversensitive. Bored senseless by the same old same old perhaps, but not oversensitive.

Does he ever comment on what he considers you've done well @Ginge88 ? Does he ever address you directly?

Longdueachange · 06/08/2024 10:04

Fighting fire with fire creates an inferno. I would suggest more of a "do that once more and we are over" scenario.

Royalshyness · 06/08/2024 10:05

I would hate this

extrasushiplease · 06/08/2024 10:06

Mimic him exactly on all of his minor fuck-ups and forgetfulness. Make sure to do the same “chuckle to yourself” jovial delivery. Commit to it the way he has instead of developing a personality or respecting his wife over overusing what was probably his go-to schtick in primary school.

Flossyts · 06/08/2024 10:06

MonsteraMama · 06/08/2024 09:54

Do it back. Fire with fire is the only way with thick headed idiots like this who don't listen when you tell them to pack it in.

Do it every time he fucks something up, even if it's really really minor. Do it right after sex, I'm sure he'll just find that just hilarious. You know , since it's such a funny joke. "Aaaand there it is folks, the 245th time Idiot Husband has failed to satisfy me in bed this year."

Vicious 😂 that’s brilliant!

HardyRoseSquid · 06/08/2024 10:08

It’s a totally shitty thing to do. He sounds pretty horrible.

SaintHonoria · 06/08/2024 10:09

That's not a joke. That's repeatedly and deliberately demeaning you.

If my husband spoke to me like that, just once, he's be out the door.

Why on earth are you tolerating his nasty comments?

Flossyts · 06/08/2024 10:11

Is this your only issue with him or is there more?
it sounds really mean and thoughtless

Noseybookworm · 06/08/2024 10:11

Tell him to fuck off 😡 I bet he wouldn't dream of 'joking' like that with a friend or work colleague. He's just enjoying putting you down.

nutbrownhare15 · 06/08/2024 10:12

'don't you mean that's the 365th time you've intentionally belittled me to my face this year darling?'