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GooseAndSandals · 14/09/2025 19:38

I’ll start with one of my less dark ones. I didn’t care when my father died.

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Hallywally · 14/09/2025 21:36

I usually have a wee in the pool when I’m swimming.

Muffsies · 14/09/2025 21:37

rainbowsparkle28 · 14/09/2025 21:16

I have a work colleague that I have recently been spending far too much time thinking about in let’s just say a not work related kinda way 🫣 As far as I know they have no idea…

I had a colleague that I had the most fierce crush on early in my career (over 20 years ago). He was "the one that got away", I thought he wasn't interested and started a relationship with someone else, then found out afterwards that he did like me. I left that job in 2002, but I've never forgotten him due to the feeling of unfinished business.

Coincidentally I found out TODAY that he's just been looking at my LinkedIn profile... its taking all my restraint to prevent myself from falling into that crush again. Even after all these years. But I must.

emilysquest · 14/09/2025 21:37

I don't listen to much of what my husband witters on about, but have perfected the art of appearing interested by picking up a word to repeat here and there, and making bland comments or asking basic questions which could be about anything.

Terracottafarmers · 14/09/2025 21:37

I still think of my ex from 10 years ago. Never got over the heartbreak.

PlanningOnRunningAway · 14/09/2025 21:38

Getting my ducks in a row. I dream of a tiny seaside cottage/bedsit/beach hut where no one can find me, especially husband. I will go and visit the now adult kids but not sure if i will tell anyone where I am actually living. I'll change my name, too. Thinking about it keeps me going when life gets too depressing. I am doing what I can to make it happen though, it's not just wishful thinking.

GooseAndSandals · 14/09/2025 21:38

Hallywally · 14/09/2025 21:36

I usually have a wee in the pool when I’m swimming.

Oh no, that’s really gross. I wee in the bath but it’s just me wallowing in my own filth.

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recklessgran · 14/09/2025 21:38

I hate my mother and I wish she was dead. Shes 93 and the last piece of shit in my life.

Lessstressedhemum · 14/09/2025 21:38

Devilsmommy · 14/09/2025 20:43

I should have killed the fucker when he was sleeping and a knife was in my reach. Hate that I was too cowardly

I so relate to this one. I fantasised about doing just that for more years than I can count.

Fionasapples · 14/09/2025 21:39

When DH and I made our wills, we named my niece and nephew as joint beneficiaries if, somehow, our children died before us.
DH has 2 nephews, his sister's sons, and he doesn't like them, they're sarcastic and sly just like their dad.
If SIL knew she'd probably be very upset but we'd be dead so we wouldn't care.

Terracottafarmers · 14/09/2025 21:39

I also have a horrendous temper and I do often wonder what's wrong with me. I keep it hidden well though

Lasttramtofleetwood · 14/09/2025 21:39

Badpers · 14/09/2025 21:30

I am having 2 separate sexual relationships with people I really shouldn't be.

I am sick to death of putting on my 'i'm really good' persona, when I'm actually breaking inside.

Are they both married?

GooseAndSandals · 14/09/2025 21:39

PlanningOnRunningAway · 14/09/2025 21:38

Getting my ducks in a row. I dream of a tiny seaside cottage/bedsit/beach hut where no one can find me, especially husband. I will go and visit the now adult kids but not sure if i will tell anyone where I am actually living. I'll change my name, too. Thinking about it keeps me going when life gets too depressing. I am doing what I can to make it happen though, it's not just wishful thinking.

That sounds like bliss.

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cannynotsay · 14/09/2025 21:40

I hold so much anger and resentment to my mother. No matter what she does to try and make up for the bad, it was for so long I can’t forgive her

Pipperly · 14/09/2025 21:40

The one that got away was complete trouble. I still wonder about the troublesome one. We have had sporadic contact and I know he regrets it. But I don’t think he has really changed. I even thought of him on my wedding day.

MelaniesLaugh · 14/09/2025 21:41

due to numerous health issues, I often have to use a finger to help myself have a number 2

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Moveoverdarlin · 14/09/2025 21:41

My head is elsewhere most of the time. Family days out, meals with my DH, holidays…I’m there in body but my mind is constantly dreaming about a different life.

Badpers · 14/09/2025 21:42

Lasttramtofleetwood · 14/09/2025 21:39

Are they both married?

No! Neither are married!

Bloatstoat · 14/09/2025 21:42

Touchwood2654 · 14/09/2025 21:33

Sending hugs. You must be in pieces. Are you part of any support groups for parents in this position?

No, it's probably something I should look into. It's taken all my energy just to keep going since we found out last week.

Muffsies · 14/09/2025 21:42

lovemelongtime · 14/09/2025 21:24

I once masturbated while waiting for a date outside Oxford Street tube station

If I get really nervous/excited I sometimes orgasm. It's not even sexual. I once orgasmed on a bus because I was going to be late for work on an important day.

Vaguelyclassical · 14/09/2025 21:43

lovemelongtime · 14/09/2025 21:24

I once masturbated while waiting for a date outside Oxford Street tube station

I think I need a diagram!

Devilsmommy · 14/09/2025 21:43

Lessstressedhemum · 14/09/2025 21:38

I so relate to this one. I fantasised about doing just that for more years than I can count.

I'd imagine there are many women who felt similar. At least he's dead now though, karma got the cunt in the end😁 hope you were able to escape too

AliceMaforethought · 14/09/2025 21:44

Badpers · 14/09/2025 21:42

No! Neither are married!

In that case, what's the problem? Are you married or are they just not right for you?

ADressWithPockets · 14/09/2025 21:45

Username also changed just for this thread....

My husband gives me the ick, it's like he's decided he's an old man and gets no enjoyment from life. I'd leave him but I literally cannot bear the thought of being away from our DC half of the time. So I'm in this for at least another 10 years.

Badpers · 14/09/2025 21:46

AliceMaforethought · 14/09/2025 21:44

In that case, what's the problem? Are you married or are they just not right for you?

No, I'm not married.

I would have said what the problem is originally, if I wanted to 😂

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