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DH says he feels like a “mug” and I take advantage

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IneffableCat · 16/09/2024 13:38

I’ll be brief. A couple of times per year (once or twice) I stay overnight in a hotel with girlfriends which I love doing and it gives me a break. I also see friends for meals out, theatre shows or cinema etc every few months. There’s been a good few comments from my parents in front of DH along the lines of “poor DH, being left to look after the children again while Mum goes out gallivanting!”

A few weeks ago I had a night in London, saw a show and caught up with friends. DH knew about the plan for months in advance and stated that he “didn’t care” what I did. After the comments he said how it’s obvious that I treat him like a “sap” and a “mug” How I’m walking all over him and dumping the kids on him AGAIN.

I’ve got a show booked for a weeks time and told DH about it today and he said again how he was being taken for a mug again and that I should have told him sooner. This is a show in my home town so I’ll only be gone for a few hours.

The friends I see are all child free and my mum has commented that it’s ok for them to go out as they don’t have children. That I need more friends with kids. AIBU?

DH does nothing outside the house, has no interest in a social life or outside hobbies.

OP posts:
muggletops · 02/10/2024 16:33

If my EXH had his way I wouldn't have any friends now. I put up with the silent treatment when I did anything that didn't involve him or family. 20+ years of it now I am glad to say I can gallivant to my heart's content with my wonderful friends who have supported me. It was more to do with his jealousy that I would be asked to go places and he didn't, he even admitted that to me once. Even when invited as a couple it was an effort for him I used to get a sick feeling in my stomach if anyone suggested a night/day out and tread on eggshells and declined many times when it wasn't right or if I had been out the week before. I always asked if it was ok and got the response... do what you want, you always do. I went out probably once every 4-6 weeks and I don't think that is unreasonable.

MinnieMountain · 02/10/2024 17:00

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Callsluvsbunnies · 02/10/2024 22:38

I've not trolled anyone.

WiddlinDiddlin · 03/10/2024 19:58

So, out of interest @Callsluvsbunnies how many times, per year, do you think is acceptable for someone to go away. How many overnights in a 1 year period?

Runnerinthenight · 03/10/2024 20:16

Callsluvsbunnies · 02/10/2024 14:41

I'm amused by your lack of common sense.🤣

I'm appalled by yours.

ASimpleLampoon · 13/10/2024 21:01

IneffableCat · 16/09/2024 13:49

For added context - one of our children is disabled and in his carer. I adore him however life can be challenging and exhausting. Having stuff to look forward to and seeing friends now and then does make a difference and gives me a break.

In that case you absolutely do deserve a break and it's essential for you to do so for your sake, your son's and your family as a whole.

What do your parents do to help with your son, because if the answer is nothing or not much then they can most definitely mind their own!

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