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DH will no longer do joint posts on Instagram

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Whatslovegottodo25 · 20/04/2025 08:13

As per the title - Easter Sunday is off to a dreadful start with ā€˜D’ H and I already having had an argument.

Some background, we have individual insta’s but for any major ā€˜announcements/events’ as such we will use the collaboration feature so the post appears on both our grids. Think engagement, wedding, pregnancy-gender reveal/birth, anniversary etc.

It’s our DD’s first Easter so I’ve got her a brilliant outfit, some props and of course eggs. I’ve also got a personalised sort of sign which says it’s her first Easter.

I said to H I’ll get the photos done after breakfast and we can joint post. He says it’s stupid to do this and doesn’t warrant all the effort as it’s ’only Easter’ so he won’t be putting it on his grid.

AIBU to feel pissed off with him? It will look strange if it’s only on my page.

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Fullofquestions1 · 20/04/2025 09:33

Whatslovegottodo25 · 20/04/2025 08:40

Because it’s easier than sending photos/message’s individually to all our friends and family plus it’s a nice keepsake to look back on in the future.

I’m not someone who obsessively uses social media but for occasions like this I find it important. Fair enough not everyone will agree.

With respect with the possible exception as grandparents no one cares. It’s not that they don’t love your child or you but why the need to post about it. Get off SM and I promise you life improves.

ihmysrn · 20/04/2025 09:33

WinchSparkle80 · 20/04/2025 08:19

So glad you said that… defo not Gen X!

I wouldn’t say it’s Gen Z though, they’re not as try hard as that, it’s influencer millennial c 2018.

Let’s see these props OP šŸ˜‚

Totallytoti · 20/04/2025 09:33

I’m with your dh. You sound very hard work and you spoilt the day for your family.

ThePoshUns · 20/04/2025 09:33

Haha is this a joke?

Createausername1970 · 20/04/2025 09:33

MereNoelle · 20/04/2025 08:19

A few live rabbits and chicks maybe?

A crucifixion in the garden maybe? It is Easter...

Couldyounot · 20/04/2025 09:34

AngelinaFibres · 20/04/2025 08:43

Ooo baby size crown of thorns. Maybe a box fashioned into the tomb. So meaningful

"Truly this man was the King of the Jews #soblessed #makingmemories"

Springadorable · 20/04/2025 09:34

Noone gives a fuck

FortyElephants · 20/04/2025 09:34

Notposting · 20/04/2025 08:21

The youngest Gen Xers will be early 40s by now 🤣

Not even! Gen X ended in 1978 - they will be 47 this year!

PLHJ84 · 20/04/2025 09:34

Are you 14?

No one cares - joint post or not people still won’t care and he’s probably embarrassed

ThePoshUns · 20/04/2025 09:35

user31908734289 · 20/04/2025 09:29

Gen X is way too old for this - my kids are grown ups!
I’m guessing OP is about 14…

Definitely not a gen x thing. I’m gen x and have no time for this sort of bullshit.

Littlefish · 20/04/2025 09:35

Whatslovegottodo25 · 20/04/2025 08:40

Because it’s easier than sending photos/message’s individually to all our friends and family plus it’s a nice keepsake to look back on in the future.

I’m not someone who obsessively uses social media but for occasions like this I find it important. Fair enough not everyone will agree.

It’s not that ā€˜not everyone will agree’, it’s that almost nobody on this entire thread agrees with you.

You are being utterly ridiculous.

If posting this on Instagram is important to you, then crack on. It’s clearly not as important to your husband.

You’re in for a (probably short) and unhappy marriage if this extremely unimportant issue is one that you get so bent out of shape over!

Enigma53 · 20/04/2025 09:36

You are related to the Mothers Day poster and the birthday one?? Bloody pathetic. Grow up!

nomas · 20/04/2025 09:36

This sounds like my idea of marriage hell.

juicylipbalm · 20/04/2025 09:38

Sailead · 20/04/2025 08:17

I think you’re being ridiculous but I guess this is what happens when Gen X become parents.

Do you mean gen z?

and trust me, this is firmly millennial behaviour

SaladSandwichesForTea · 20/04/2025 09:39

Violettaaa · 20/04/2025 09:28

I bet there is no real mum behind this OP, and if there is one, she’s not feeling down but having fun behind her screen winding people up. This is way too similar to two recent threads (the Mother’s Day post and another one).

You may be right, but if I'm going to post on something I'm going to try to be helpful because it's important to me that i try to put out good stuff into the world. If that makes me green or a mug, so be it.

justkeepswimingswiming · 20/04/2025 09:40

Are you one of those cringey influencers? How pathetic, you need to get a life op.

Surferosa · 20/04/2025 09:40

Whatslovegottodo25 · 20/04/2025 08:59

Thank you, he has brought me a nice egg but as far as DD is concerned he hasn’t bothered ā€˜as she’s too young to know what’s going on’…

You need to grow up and get a grip. Since when did a child's first easter become a thing? One that had to include props and joint announcements? I repeat from my first post, absolutely no one will give a shit about a post involving props and outfits apart from yourselves.

My own sons first easter was only two years and I can't for the life of me remember what I did for it. I can't even remember what I did last year for it! Did your own parents make such a fuss over a first easter and would you have been upset if they didn't?

Your husband sounds like he has the right idea about things. Why not just get on with your day instead of falling out over nothing.

Smallmercies · 20/04/2025 09:40

Sailead · 20/04/2025 08:17

I think you’re being ridiculous but I guess this is what happens when Gen X become parents.

Eh? I'm gen X and I'm 55? My kids are millennials in their 30s and very sensible and down-to-earth parents. Are you sure you've got the generations right? šŸ˜…

Fly1ngG1raffe · 20/04/2025 09:40

This is hilarious.

I’d assumed from the OP that it was a joke but having read the OP’s response I’m not so sure.

I 100% agree with your husband. You’re making a fuss out of nothing and you’ve got Eater off to a ā€˜dreadful start’.

post what you like, no one will notice or care that your husband hasn’t posted the same thing (why does he nees
to if you’ve posted it?).

bonkers.

Amberkitten7654321 · 20/04/2025 09:41

This is 1000% an AI post! You can tell from the correct grammar / spelling. Honestly can’t believe this is real - and if it is I can’t believe the person would be smart enough to care about this and use perfect punctuation šŸ˜‚

MightAsWellBeGretel · 20/04/2025 09:41

Because it’s easier than sending photos/message’s individually to all our friends and family plus it’s a nice keepsake to look back on in the future.

You don't have any other messaging app, like WhatsApp, where you can send to multiple people?

Absolutely BS, you just fancy yourself an Insta hun and your DH is probably fed up and embarrassed.

ComeAsYouAreAsAFriend · 20/04/2025 09:42

So you have fallen out with your dh over insta posts? Get off sm and get your priorities right, enjoying your first Easter with your daughter. It's early time to reset and enjoy your day with your family and maybe just listen to your dh and not post on insta today. I'm with your dh on this

Enigma53 · 20/04/2025 09:42

Mylovelygreendress · 20/04/2025 09:31

What does an Easter outfit look like ? And what props ?

I was wondering about the props too!

Ezkay · 20/04/2025 09:42

juicylipbalm · 20/04/2025 09:38

Do you mean gen z?

and trust me, this is firmly millennial behaviour

😶 Millennials are Gen Y šŸ¤·šŸ¼ā€ā™‚ļø

Tooearlytothink · 20/04/2025 09:43

"Because it’s easier than sending photos/message’s individually to all our friends and family plus it’s a nice keepsake to look back on in the future."

If those really are your reasons for posting then it makes little difference if he's included or not. This really isn't worth the amount of head space you're giving it. Appreciate you may feel disappointed that he's changed his tune on this from previous but it really is his prerogative what he wants on his SM.