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AIBU?

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To be furious with DH for this?

725 replies

Coffeecherrymama · 25/04/2026 22:05

First night home since giving birth and DH has gone out with his mates drinking and still isn’t home and he isn’t answering any calls or messages. He didn’t give me any choice, he just said he was going out with his “mates” and then left and said he would be back before 10pm but he’s still not home! I’m so angry that he has just left me here with our newborn when he knows I’m struggling but his mum says I’m overreacting and that he’s “entitled to a night out”! I feel like I could just cry to be honest! AIBU?

OP posts:
Buffs · Yesterday 19:26

Having to clean up his vomit at 2 in the morning is beyond the pale. Personally I couldn’t even look at him.

SunnyRedSnail · Yesterday 19:29

Coffeecherrymama · Yesterday 19:14

He doesn’t have a job either so always moans that he has to do everything at home while I’m out working everyday which will be a problem if we spilt up because after my mat leave I’ll be back at work full time x

The icing on the cake!!

So no job, spends money on a secret holiday and prioritises a 24 hour piss up over his wife and kids.

I suggest he stays at his parents house for the time being.

(His mum sounds awful too)

ImFinePMSL · Yesterday 19:31

How long has he been out of work for?

I’m sorry but he seems too immature and reckless to be a father.

Was the Ibiza holiday confirmation just for him? Or did it have multiple passengers on it too?

I’d be inclined to suspect he was drug taking and cheating on his all day bender. And probably will be doing the same in Ibiza.

Also, his mother will always be on his side. Stop telling her what’s going on between you two.

You deserve so much better I’m so sorry.

cornflakecrunchie · Yesterday 19:31

I'm so sorry. I had the same happen - without the vomit, but with the MIL. He left her with me like a babysitter. Oh & with mastitis. Boiling one minute, freezing the next. Yes, we did eventually divorce.

horsesaanddogs · Yesterday 19:33

Why will working full time be a problem? You’ll qualify for free childcare and potentially universal credit.

if he doesn’t have a job, you’re not reliant on him for money. Kick the dead beat out and raise your bar

Nursemumma92 · Yesterday 19:34

SleepsAThingOfThePast · Yesterday 19:21

I'd be inclined to remove his passport and not mention the trip. See what he's like Tuesday and how he acts.

Yes exactly this OP. What a waste of space. He doesn't have a job but moans about doing stuff around the house? That alone is absolutely dreadful!

Daftypants · Yesterday 19:34

Coffeecherrymama · Yesterday 09:16

I’m absolutely fuming with him! He didn’t answer any calls or messages all night and he’s just come home 20 minutes ago and scared our child and the baby! He’s absolutely steaming drunk (I’m wondering if he’s also taken drugs too?!) and throwing up all over the house and unable to walk as he’s so drunk and I can’t understand a word of what he’s saying because he’s so drunk!! He’s so drunk that he’s now just lay on the floor!! I’m absolutely fuming! How can he think this is ok to do???

Edited

He is a piece of shit .
I thought he was unreasonable leaving you by yourself when you’d just got out of hospital with a new baby and you have another very young child .
But coming home the next morning throwing up 🤮 he’s fucking disgusting

OrangeSlices998 · Yesterday 19:37

Coffeecherrymama · Yesterday 19:14

He doesn’t have a job either so always moans that he has to do everything at home while I’m out working everyday which will be a problem if we spilt up because after my mat leave I’ll be back at work full time x

What a loser. You’re better off without him!

Bernardo1 · Yesterday 19:40

So, if he doesn't work, wheres the money come from, for his surprise Ibiza holiday ?

FedUp120028 · Yesterday 19:43

Wow wow wow

Agapornis · Yesterday 19:43

Did his mummy pay for the ticket to Ibiza? Wouldn't surprise me.

ThatBlackCat · Yesterday 19:46

Coffeecherrymama · Yesterday 19:14

He doesn’t have a job either so always moans that he has to do everything at home while I’m out working everyday which will be a problem if we spilt up because after my mat leave I’ll be back at work full time x

So he's a deadbeat, why doesn't he have a job?
And where did he get the money for Ibiza then if he doesn't have a job? Something's not adding up here.

cantthinkofagoodusername1 · Yesterday 19:47

Coffeecherrymama · Yesterday 19:14

He doesn’t have a job either so always moans that he has to do everything at home while I’m out working everyday which will be a problem if we spilt up because after my mat leave I’ll be back at work full time x

This makes it so much easier for you to leave, because it doesn't sound like he adds anything to your life at all. Cut him loose, you will be so much better for it.

ThisAutumnTown · Yesterday 19:53

I am so angry on your behalf! What an absolute cunt!! Change the locks and kick him to the curb!

Dancingintherain09 · Yesterday 19:56

Nursemumma92 · Yesterday 19:34

Yes exactly this OP. What a waste of space. He doesn't have a job but moans about doing stuff around the house? That alone is absolutely dreadful!

I third this, conveniently relocate it to a safe place. Then do not mention the tickets.

TedDog · Yesterday 19:57

ThatBlackCat · Yesterday 19:46

So he's a deadbeat, why doesn't he have a job?
And where did he get the money for Ibiza then if he doesn't have a job? Something's not adding up here.

If you think OP is a troll then report the thread. Please don’t troll hunt when the OP is vulnerable and in need of support.

TedDog · Yesterday 19:58

OP, confiscate his passport! I wouldn’t normally ever suggest such a thing but under these circumstances, it would absolutely serve him right. What a low life

IAmBeaIDrinkTea · Yesterday 19:59

You can't just hide someone's passport. Talk about controlling. Even if he is a massive arse.

outerspacepotato · Yesterday 20:01

You married this useless sack of shit? Divorce him ASAP.

He's unemployed yet got tickets to Ibiza? He moans about taking care of the household? And had money to go out and drink and possibly drug until he was incoherent?

You've got two kids and better send the big one back to his Mama.

Dancingintherain09 · Yesterday 20:07

Dancingintherain09 · Yesterday 19:56

I third this, conveniently relocate it to a safe place. Then do not mention the tickets.

Just remember you cannot damage it etc as this can do damage should you divorce. Putting it somewhere safe in his cupboard but might not look, but so he won't suspect you've moved it. Especially as he was so drunk today you can claim he might have moved it it without remembering. For example if it's in a drawer, it could easily fall down to the back inside the unit. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Doubledenim305 · Yesterday 20:10

ForeverTheOptomist · Yesterday 19:01

Wrong? A little bit stressed perhaps?

She's reaching out because she needs support. That's good thing to do. A lot of people empathise and care OP. Hope u r ok. Xxx

Doubledenim305 · Yesterday 20:13

TedDog · Yesterday 19:58

OP, confiscate his passport! I wouldn’t normally ever suggest such a thing but under these circumstances, it would absolutely serve him right. What a low life

Why would she want to have such a nasty selfish piece of work in the house? Send him off to Ibiza while u get divorce ready and organise escape/plan for future.

Doubledenim305 · Yesterday 20:16

horsesaanddogs · Yesterday 19:33

Why will working full time be a problem? You’ll qualify for free childcare and potentially universal credit.

if he doesn’t have a job, you’re not reliant on him for money. Kick the dead beat out and raise your bar

Yes being a single working mum entitles you to a lot of financial support I think. Check this out.

Witknit · Yesterday 20:21

And you should send her this thread. He is disgusting - its clear where he learnt his absolutely disgraceful behaviour.
Im so sorry that you've married into such an unempathetic shower

Wingingit247 · Yesterday 20:22

Coffeecherrymama · Yesterday 19:14

He doesn’t have a job either so always moans that he has to do everything at home while I’m out working everyday which will be a problem if we spilt up because after my mat leave I’ll be back at work full time x

This is so insanely bad that I’m literally sat here with my mouth open. Change the locks, tell him and his parents that you’ve had enough, pack his stuff up and get his asshole of a mother to come and pick it up. Being a single parent is hard, I’ve been there, but it will be a thousand time better than this.