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AIBU to be fuming at XH

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Sophiablue95 · 22/08/2025 10:23

XH has just dropped it in that he won’t be having dc1 any of next month as he’s going away travelling and to a stag do (normally has him every weekend). No warning just announcing. He also goes back to his home country for 2 months every year and many other holidays.

I know I’m being U as there is fuck all I can do about it but it just irritates me so much. I am a lone parent to my other dc so don’t have a social life anyways. I don’t know why it’s grated me so much as I’m sure my dc and I will have a great time anyways.

I think I’m definitley jealous though which is my problem. Late twenties but I haven’t been on a night out in 7 years. No money for holidays or babysitters. Meanwhile off he flocks when he pleases. He has hobbies and attends the gym regularly. Things I can’t do.

I wouldn’t have minded if he had requested but it’s just the fact he announces he’s off. Over the holidays, he has had dc1 quite often but it’s always on his terms and he barely gives any notice. Dc1 loves going to his dads so I haven’t stopped it. However I’m thinking now that a CAO may be in order. Not sure it will be much good though as he won’t be made to stick to it.

Apologies for the rant!

OP posts:
Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 19:47

Sophiablue95 · 22/08/2025 19:46

3 1/2 years ago.

And you met, married, had a baby and broke up with another chap within that time.

Maybe better you don’t have a night out for a bit op?! How did you manage to meet and date ex 2 if you never had a night out?

Sophiablue95 · 22/08/2025 19:57

Wondered why you were asking so many questions? Are you having fun trying to play Judge Judy? 😊Where have I said I was married to my other dc father?

OP posts:
Sophiablue95 · 22/08/2025 20:00

Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 19:47

And you met, married, had a baby and broke up with another chap within that time.

Maybe better you don’t have a night out for a bit op?! How did you manage to meet and date ex 2 if you never had a night out?

Looking back at your comment history, seems you do this on many other peoples posts. So many today already. Are you not working? What a pathetic life you must lead.

OP posts:
Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 20:01

oh dear!! 😆

Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 20:02

Clearly you did have a night out in 7 years

In the 3.5 years since you split from ex 1
You met and had a baby and then broke up with someone else

🤷‍♀️ so just pointing out that not a night out in 7 years was a touch hyperbolic!

Sophiablue95 · 22/08/2025 20:06

Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 20:02

Clearly you did have a night out in 7 years

In the 3.5 years since you split from ex 1
You met and had a baby and then broke up with someone else

🤷‍♀️ so just pointing out that not a night out in 7 years was a touch hyperbolic!

@Returnofjude He used to work night shift so I used to meet him on my childfree time during the day and if we did have an evening together we used to stay in? What on earth is your problem?

Seeing as you're shitstirring on many threads this evening, go and find someone else to
feed you some attention. 😊

OP posts:
juliette2010 · 22/08/2025 20:13

I had this and I felt it was so unfair. But now mine are grown up I look back and am glad of all the time I had with them when they were little.
it isn’t fair I know!!
but it does pass and just try to focus on yourself not your ex you won’t change them or make them good responsible dads now. Xx

Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 20:16

Sophiablue95 · 22/08/2025 20:06

@Returnofjude He used to work night shift so I used to meet him on my childfree time during the day and if we did have an evening together we used to stay in? What on earth is your problem?

Seeing as you're shitstirring on many threads this evening, go and find someone else to
feed you some attention. 😊

Edited

Sure op

Sophiablue95 · 22/08/2025 20:17

Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 20:16

Sure op

Bore off. Go and find someone else to harass on a Friday evening.

OP posts:
Rainbowqueeen · 22/08/2025 20:17

OP I get that it really sucks He’s a shit dad and a shit person.

Id start by accepting that ex is a deadbeat and that this will never change. Expect nothing from him other than maintenance. Don’t accept any of his suggestions - they will just cost you and frustrate you If he thinks it’s a great idea for ds to have a party he can organise and pay for it. You do you.

Build your own village so that when the DC are old enough to be left, you have friends to go out with.

Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 20:18

Sophiablue95 · 22/08/2025 20:17

Bore off. Go and find someone else to harass on a Friday evening.

Heavens
Quite the night for you for drama

Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 20:18

Hopefully all the party bags are done!

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