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Is anyone else’s DH spoiling Christmas?

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dhspoilongo · 24/12/2025 17:09

I guess the d bit is questionable!

DH, for no apparent reason, has been very grumpy to me the last few days. Only when Dc aren’t in the rooms and only to me. I have no idea why. I’ve asked, he says there’s nothing wrong, I haven’t done anything etc. I told him I was upset earlier because of his attitude and he said something like ‘if you’ve finished I’m going to get on with X’. I cried earlier which he saw, he gave me a very light hug and said sorry but then reverted soon after. I have done everything so far for Christmas so it’s not like he’s stressed about that. So anyway I’ve felt miserable as anything today but pulled myself together and did Christmas crafts etc with the kids and put a brave face on. But I just wanted to know if anyone else’s ‘d’h has spoiled Christmas for them? We’ve had several Christmas’ together and he’s never done this before.

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dhspoilongo · 24/12/2025 19:59

He isn’t having an affair. His phone broke a month ago and he’s not replaced it yet. Plus he WFH since covid so he’s always here. Doesn’t have hobbies outside of tv/watching sports.

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HypnotisedHippo · 24/12/2025 23:50

Yes. I just don't think he sees it as his role to help make sure dc and others have a nice time.
He always seems like a little child at Christmas. Just waiting for everything to be done so he can turn up.
I find it very unattractive.

Mumofoneandone · 25/12/2025 00:14

Yup, mine is pretty grumpy at the moment. Been ongoing for a while....will tackle him again after Christmas but just want to enjoy time with my children.
Having a semi-detached Christmas - children and I staying with parents and he's joining us for part of the day.....suits us all!!

FromageTime · 25/12/2025 00:21

He sounds like a narcissist at best. Or, he’s had his head turned.

My husband makes sure everyone else is happy and fed and having a good time. He’s a fantastic example to our kids of what a husband, dad and son should be.

Blinkingbother · 25/12/2025 00:32

Mine is being horrid - but claiming it’s my fault. There’ll be no stockings in the morning as I’ve not gone back downstairs after he had a go earlier. Kids are teens so no magic being broken but it’s still sad it’ll be the first time nothings out for them.

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