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AIBU?

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To think this was overly vulgar of DH?

150 replies

Dockerty · 30/10/2025 12:13

Our downstairs bathroom is at the end of the hallway and unfortunately faces the front door. DH is well aware of my bowel issues (chronic constipation) and if ever I feel the urge to go I really must go.

So I went to toilet last night and heard a knock at the door. I heard DH answer it and he then shouts:
”Dockerty, Dorothy is at the door for you - come on - snap it off”

I was mortified - baring in mind when you leave the bathroom it’s in full view of the front door. I was flustered, annoyed and embarrassed, flushed the toilet, opened the bathroom door and DH says to Dorothy “Get your gas mask out” and laughed. Dorothy smiled in a nervous kind of way. I said to her “sorry about that” meaning DH and she said “I can’t smell anything”.

Honestly I know it all sounds daft but how bloody childish to make a big thing out of someone’s toilet habits? WIBU to be pissed off at him?

OP posts:
MummytoE · 31/10/2025 11:44

Jeezo some people really need to lighten up

CalmTheFuckDownMargaret · 31/10/2025 11:51

Knob behaviour, OP. YANBU.

NavyTurtle · 31/10/2025 18:12

Shouldbedoing · 30/10/2025 12:14

He's disrespectful and will have embarrassed Dorothy too.
What a prick.

This

NavyTurtle · 31/10/2025 18:13

MummytoE · 31/10/2025 11:44

Jeezo some people really need to lighten up

Definitely not this. Insensitive comment.

SemiRetiredLoveGoddeess · 31/10/2025 18:54

Most definitely.

Arsehole, Fuckwit, Misogynist Supreme..
And very sad get

This sort of retarded, male behaviour is all too common. He will probably tell his mates the story about this incident so they can just have a larf.

Baby Man Banter.

Get your revenge on him when the right moment appears.

Surgz · 31/10/2025 18:57

That would really piss me off. Totally crass. But tbh i absolutely detest 'toilet' humour in any circumstance. He sounds like he was showing off .

Pricelessadvice · 31/10/2025 18:57

God, me and my mates would joke about that sort of thing. We’d be making our own jokes about it!

I seem to be in the minority though…

FinallyHere · 31/10/2025 20:28

Ugh. Has he ever sown himself in such a poor light before this episode?

FunCrab · 31/10/2025 20:43

The lack of emotional intelligence is deeply worrying.
This behaviour will have an negative impact on your condition in addition to your confidence.
We only speak about issues such as this when we are in a safe space.
It is up to you to discuss your issues not your husband/partner.
This will eat you up and finding ways to safeguard yourself is essential.
He has also put your neighbour in a very awkward position too. She will now be reluctant to knock at your door. Query does this isolate you something to consider and something deeply worrying.
This is a time to take stock.
But if you suffer from constipation please seek advice. You need to understand what is causing it.

Doubledenim305 · 31/10/2025 21:08

divorcinganabsolutewanker · 30/10/2025 12:33

Sorry op but I burst out laughing reading that.

I laughed as well😬 I'm so sorry 😔

It's very, very immature and not kind. It's just a childish and silly wee boy thing to say. He will have found it really funny. Just needs to be told and if he does it again, time to do something he doesn't like to get the message across.

Don't think it malicious. It's just school boy humour

Gilgogirl · 31/10/2025 22:52

MummytoE · 31/10/2025 08:05

Obviously it's not the funniest thing I've ever heard. That would a drastic overreaction. Just as those calling for divorce is. It's not that deep. The op should tell him he was out of order, she doesn't like it etc etc and move on

She has, repeatedly.

Gilgogirl · 31/10/2025 22:57

Growlybear83 · 31/10/2025 08:30

Of course it’s not just men who treat women like that! It’s exactly the sort of thing I could see myself saying if this was my husband, and he would find it funny as well. Most people in the real world don’t have the bizarre views that people on Mumsnet seem to hold ablut men.

Some people find bathroom humor funny. I don’t, I can’t relax when I go away. It’s a stupid fear and I agree it’s dumb but it doesn’t make a difference what you think. It only makes a difference what I think about you using my bathroom habits for disgusting humor. Make fun of yourself and leave others alone. I find this conversation ridiculous. Some people find humor in feces and urine. Some of us don’t and don’t like it broadcast all over the neighborhood bc you think it’s funny. It’s not funny to the person that doesn’t share in your humor about shit.

swingingbytheseat · 31/10/2025 23:12

Not funny. What a dick

MummytoE · 01/11/2025 09:25

Gilgogirl · 31/10/2025 22:52

She has, repeatedly.

Could you do me a favour and point out where the op has said she had told him she doesn't like it? Repeatedly.
I've read the original post and the one update. Repeatedly. I just can't see it

Atsocta · 01/11/2025 09:55

You’ve married a dick head, … that’s a ridiculous thing to do …

Hankunamatata · 01/11/2025 09:56

I would have been mortified and furious if dh did that

Onefortheroad25 · 01/11/2025 10:16

Dockerty · 30/10/2025 12:35

So relieved to read I’ve not over reacted. Dorothy is actually my neighbour and we’re not particularly close which just makes it all worse really. And yes he’s done similar before, telling his mum on the phone that I’m shitting for England (when I had Covid) for example

Jesus. What an asshole you’ve married.

MaddestGranny · 01/11/2025 10:49

So sorry. You are married to an oaf.

5foot5 · 01/11/2025 11:32

Doubledenim305 · 31/10/2025 21:08

I laughed as well😬 I'm so sorry 😔

It's very, very immature and not kind. It's just a childish and silly wee boy thing to say. He will have found it really funny. Just needs to be told and if he does it again, time to do something he doesn't like to get the message across.

Don't think it malicious. It's just school boy humour

I have to admit that, while most of the way through I was thinking what a childish oaf her DH sounded, when she got to this bit:

I said to her “sorry about that” meaning DH and she said “I can’t smell anything”.

I did laugh 😂

MummytoE · 01/11/2025 11:42

NavyTurtle · 31/10/2025 18:13

Definitely not this. Insensitive comment.

Nope. It's not that serious.

PorridgeEater · 01/11/2025 14:05

I could not be with someone like this.
If you must stay with him can you talk to him about his behaviour?

BCBird · 01/11/2025 14:07

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 30/10/2025 12:21

"Sorry about that disgusting shit, Dorothy"

"I can't smell anything"

"I was talking about my husband"

Comedy gold😁

NConthe · 01/11/2025 14:13

“Screaming with rage”

”Apoplectic with rage”

”Actually traumatic”

🤣🤣🤣

Fridgelicker · 01/11/2025 18:29

Spoken like a true woman! Sensible and thoughtful. Men just don’t think like that 👍

SimplyAFolly · 02/11/2025 18:48

Dockerty · 30/10/2025 12:13

Our downstairs bathroom is at the end of the hallway and unfortunately faces the front door. DH is well aware of my bowel issues (chronic constipation) and if ever I feel the urge to go I really must go.

So I went to toilet last night and heard a knock at the door. I heard DH answer it and he then shouts:
”Dockerty, Dorothy is at the door for you - come on - snap it off”

I was mortified - baring in mind when you leave the bathroom it’s in full view of the front door. I was flustered, annoyed and embarrassed, flushed the toilet, opened the bathroom door and DH says to Dorothy “Get your gas mask out” and laughed. Dorothy smiled in a nervous kind of way. I said to her “sorry about that” meaning DH and she said “I can’t smell anything”.

Honestly I know it all sounds daft but how bloody childish to make a big thing out of someone’s toilet habits? WIBU to be pissed off at him?

What a complete shit he is, typical male joke.

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