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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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Stravaig · 20/04/2025 10:30

OP has posted about Mother's Day, her birthday, and now Easter.

Sounds like an entrenched pattern of coercive control, with OP as the abuser.

ihmysrn · 20/04/2025 10:30

Whatslovegottodo25 · 20/04/2025 10:15

Also for those who care, he has already picked his two photos out for our anniversary post so no issues there either x

šŸ˜‚ OP don’t you have somewhere to be today rather than winding up MNetters on Easter Sunday?!

Calliopespa · 20/04/2025 10:31

Bobnobob · 20/04/2025 10:27

Oh this is just horrible. Pages and pages of women tripping over themselves to tell another woman she’s awful for wanting to share some photos of her baby’s first Easter online. Honestly how is that a kind or helpful thing to do?

Yes it’s gone way too far.

Posting on insta is a bit lame imo, it’s ridiculous to have a falling out over not having a double post, (which is just taking the poseur mindset a bit further still), BUT the posts ridiculing her for seeing it as a special day are even worse. What’s so laudable about seeing a public holiday as just another day slagging off people online?

1AngelicFruitCake · 20/04/2025 10:32

@Whatslovegottodo25 I’ve been with my husband for 20+ years. Im always the one who makes a big effort at the Easter. This morning he got up early so he could watch them find their treats. He looked at their Easter crafts with them and talked to them about how the bunny has noticed how good they’ve been. He thanked me, gave me a cuddle and made me a drink. Try not to get lost in social media and how it looks on the outside and focus on how things actually are on the inside and how he cares in other ways.

Itisjustmyopinion · 20/04/2025 10:32

Whatslovegottodo25 · 20/04/2025 10:11

Thanks hun, all resolved now luckily x

ā€œHunā€ šŸ™„ That tells me all I need to know about the OP

Berlinlover · 20/04/2025 10:32

Whatslovegottodo25 · 20/04/2025 10:15

Also for those who care, he has already picked his two photos out for our anniversary post so no issues there either x

You sound insufferable.

GG1986 · 20/04/2025 10:32

Get a grip!!!

AlphabetBird · 20/04/2025 10:32

As my gen Z and gen alpha kids would say, you need to touch grass.

Mudkipper · 20/04/2025 10:33

You'd be better off spending the time learning the difference between 'brought' and 'bought'.

VicksJunkie · 20/04/2025 10:33

It’s you again! Still not recovered from the fact he wouldn’t post a pic on your anniversary, huh?

Hwi · 20/04/2025 10:33

Announcing major events. I would have thought it is naff, unless of course you are from the Royal Family or a major actor who uses Instagram for work. Or an 'influencer' whose Instagram is their work, in that case I apologise.

RedToothBrush · 20/04/2025 10:34

I can't wait for the thread .

Should I report my friend to social services?
I have just looked at my friend's Instagram. She has bought a fake thorned crown and loin cloth off eBay and has dress her daughter up in it with fact blood, posing nailed to a cross

Am I unreasonable to report her to social services

Wintersgirl · 20/04/2025 10:35

LobeliaBaggins · 20/04/2025 10:27

It is.
OP has posted about Mother's Day, her birthday, and now Easter.
Yes, I spend too much time on MN.

Jesus, her poor DH, I wouldn't be surprised if he just walks away from this shitshow one day, I can only imagine what his life's like as a performing seal, bloody miserable I expect.

jollygreenpea · 20/04/2025 10:35

Whatslovegottodo25 · 20/04/2025 08:35

Yeah it’s the latter. He isn’t the one who has gone to all the effort to get the outfits and props etc, I’ve sorted everything and it feels unappreciative of him to turn round and say he wants nothing to do with it.

It’s our wedding anniversary in a few weeks and I’ll be livid if he pulls a similar stunt.

Grow up , I really hopes your husband has the sense to pull the plug on all this nonsense now and in the future.

It's just embarrassing and cringe worthy.

You certainly don't have the Insta perfect life do you?

Thirteenblackcat · 20/04/2025 10:36

Whatslovegottodo25 · 20/04/2025 10:15

Also for those who care, he has already picked his two photos out for our anniversary post so no issues there either x

Is it not very unauthentic and insincere coming from a joint post point of view?

Are you quite insecure? Is DH allowed to think for himself?

WhichOneIsPosher · 20/04/2025 10:36

Dozer · 20/04/2025 08:18

This is not Gen X behaviour, @Sailead !

Indeed. I'm the tailend of Gen X and I'm 45, didn't grow up with SM (thankfully)

LuckysDadsHat · 20/04/2025 10:36

Fuck me, what have I just read. Wow.

TheRosesAreInBloom · 20/04/2025 10:36

Onelifeonly · 20/04/2025 08:22

This is what happens when telling the world about your life (you know, no one is that interested, don't you?) is more important than actually living it. Does a one year old even eat Easter eggs?

This x1000. Why are they so self indulgent to think that anyone is remotely interested šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø.

It boggles my mind and bores me rigid ….. and I’m referring to own family as well as strangers here.

JojoM1981 · 20/04/2025 10:36

My first thought was "What is he hiding"?

ThinWomansBrain · 20/04/2025 10:38

why not just enjoy the day in the moment, why the need for anyone to post it anywhere?
can totally understand why your DH is pissed off
Maybe save it fir the divorce?

cordelia16 · 20/04/2025 10:38

Sailead · 20/04/2025 08:17

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

Gen Xers are currently 45 to 60 years old.

CustardySergeant · 20/04/2025 10:38

Tbrh · 20/04/2025 08:31

Argh I'm the 1% and I clicked the wrong thing! šŸ˜† YABU!!

You can change your vote! Just click on the other option.

HornyHornersPinger · 20/04/2025 10:39

I'm so glad he changed his mind and will do the 'look at us!!' Easter post.
Because, when he gets fucked off with all the performing and posing (then stropping) and leaves you, you'll have the post to look back on to remind you of how you should've appreciated the moment for YOU, not for showing off on SM.

Comedycook · 20/04/2025 10:39

I'm embarrassed for you

EmmaEmEmz · 20/04/2025 10:39

Are you a child?

Because I genuinely cannot for the life of me think of any actual adult who would even think about this