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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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MaloryJones · 20/04/2025 11:20

Sailead · 20/04/2025 08:17

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

You got the wrong Generation there ?

Most Gen X are now the Grandparents, certainly not the Parent!

SeriaMau · 20/04/2025 11:21

Whatslovegottodo25 · 20/04/2025 10:10

Well he has seen sense and agreed to a joint post, I’m sure you’ll be relieved to hear!

Thank goodness. The world can now move on.

4kids3pets · 20/04/2025 11:21

I find this super odd and weird, post your own stuff and let him post or not post. Hubby and I took the decision not to post the kids anymore anyhow online after Xmas to many ai thieves etc

FigTreeInEurope · 20/04/2025 11:22

I'm Gen-X and i thought an Instagram was something you had at the radiology department.

Arraminta · 20/04/2025 11:23

DefinitelyMaybe92 · 20/04/2025 08:20

ā€œMajor announcements/eventsā€? What are you; BBC News?

Quite.

And herein lies the rub with social media, it causes people to think they're celebrities in their own lives.

And such irony. OP wanting to portray a totally contrived slice of happiness for the 'Gram has resulted in argument and bad feelings with her DH.

Well done.

LBFseBrom · 20/04/2025 11:24

pipkinsatlunchtime · 20/04/2025 11:08

A baby, it seems.

I would have thought bunnies, ducks and little eggs with spring flowers around the baby. Perhaps animated.

HalfMumHalfBiccit · 20/04/2025 11:25

Life is too short to worry about this.do your post. Enjoy Easter together.

MaloryJones · 20/04/2025 11:25

Sailead · 20/04/2025 08:24

Sorry I meant Z! I’m X 🤣

Oops
I posted my response before I read this .

ImTheOnlyUpsyOne · 20/04/2025 11:25

It's a bit lame, I agree with DH. Just enjoy your family time

proximalhumerous · 20/04/2025 11:26

edwinbear · 20/04/2025 08:18

What’s an Easter ā€˜prop’?

A cross? Some nails? A large rollable stone?

MaloryJones · 20/04/2025 11:26

FigTreeInEurope · 20/04/2025 11:22

I'm Gen-X and i thought an Instagram was something you had at the radiology department.

I am Gen X (early Gen X, turned 60 a few weeks ago)

I have Instagram but its the one App I very rarely use .

As for OP, YABU love. Chill out a tad.

Zoldevort · 20/04/2025 11:27

Is this for real? This has made me feel really old.

StepAwayFromGoogling · 20/04/2025 11:28

proximalhumerous · 20/04/2025 11:26

A cross? Some nails? A large rollable stone?

Best Easter post!

MasterBeth · 20/04/2025 11:28

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 X are now between 45 and 60, so no.

OuchyEars · 20/04/2025 11:29

Sailead · 20/04/2025 08:17

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

Hey, don't blame us!
84% of insta users are millenials or Gen Z.
OP definitely does NOT sound like Gen X.

Lilactimes · 20/04/2025 11:29

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.

i am gen X but I do like insta but don’t understand your upset over this @Whatslovegottodo25

Just take your pics, post them on your grid, tag your husband or log in to the joint insta account on your phone and post them there yourself and tag him.

Try not to let it spoil a lovely day - what is joyous is the time you actually spend together not the posting about it x

MasterBeth · 20/04/2025 11:30

MaloryJones · 20/04/2025 11:25

Oops
I posted my response before I read this .

The defining characteristic of Gen X is clearly not reading the whole thread (guilty as charged).

StepAwayFromGoogling · 20/04/2025 11:30

I have a 7 and 10 year old and am so disappointed that they are going to grow up in the age of vacuous shit that includes 'Insta'

proximalhumerous · 20/04/2025 11:30

OneTealMentor · 20/04/2025 11:07

Bought?

Come on, surely you didn't expect anyone who engages in something this moronic to care about correct grammar?!

snoopfroggy · 20/04/2025 11:30

wow is this real? Get a life.

OuchyEars · 20/04/2025 11:30

Ahh I see everyone had the same thought at the same time.

MightAsWellBeGretel · 20/04/2025 11:31

proximalhumerous · 20/04/2025 11:26

A cross? Some nails? A large rollable stone?

Don't forget the crown...of thorns 🤣

Hairyesterdaygonetoday · 20/04/2025 11:32

Oh OP, I can understand your excitement. Enjoy all the thrill and pleasure of your first baby’s first experiences! It doesn’t matter what other people think. Your husband sounds a bit embarrassed by your enthusiasm, that’s all. You’re making lovely souvenirs of happy times.

pinkyredrose · 20/04/2025 11:32

Whatslovegottodo25 · 20/04/2025 10:45

Thanks hun, I’ve got thick skin fortunately x

Thick skin? Could've fooled me, all this drama over a fucking instagram post! Will it be like this for the rest of your life, you giving him grief over not joining in with every announcement? He probably agreed to shut you up.

gemma19846 · 20/04/2025 11:33

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

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