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AIBU to feel worn down by DH's constant moaning?

90 replies

Theendisinsight88 · Today 18:50

Another day another argument with DH

To put into context, coming to the end of school holidays, it's been hard. DC are 5 and 10. I've done the bulk of childcare or sorted out clubs, babysitting etc and a combination of wfh where possible etc. But its been a long few weeks. Dh has done 1 day at home so I coukd go into the office and even then complained it's been hard

Today's argument started because I was Wfh but had to drop eldest dc off at an activity between calls. Did a quick lunch kids too plates out, but I didn't notice some crumbs were on a chair that they didn't tidy up. Got back and had to rush on a call, so dh came home and threw a strop that there were crumbs there. Asked why I didn't get the kids to tidy up properly before we went out. Explained they took plates and bowls out but that's not good enough

Later on dh was partially napping on the sofa, but was awake as he'd asked me the time 3 times. So knew he was awake. I then dropped something which made a noise while tidying up and he had a go at me for making noise while he napped

Then moaned at me because this morning because I forgot to tell him I was having a shower this morning (I often shower at night) and then he moaned about the wasted effort he had just done on cleaning the shower ( wiping the screen down)

I am probably over thinking this as it's been a long few weeks, my job is demanding and I've not had 2 seconds to myself in 5 weeks (dh been away/out most weekends as well) and I'm exhausted but the constant moaning is killing me

OP posts:
AMurderofMurderingCrows · Today 20:11

WeddingDressguest · Today 19:03

Shouldn't really be working from home with a 5 year old at home all day. Arranged childcare. Pre covid you'd be at the office five days a week, and you'd have to pay for it.

None of these arguments would have existed, pre covid and working from home.You wouldn't have two parents at home.Working squabbling over who's doing what for the kids. You'd all be at the office and you'd have to pay for child care.

Thankfully none of that is up to you and OPs boss has been flexible by allowing her to wfh during the school holidays.

Are you coming at this from the 'well, I had to work in an office and pay for childcare, so everyone else should too' school of thought? Surely it's a good thing that some employers now recognise the importance of work/life balance and are willing to offer working parents a bit of flexibility where it's possible.

Also wfh doesn't cause OPs husband to be an abusive PoS.

AMurderofMurderingCrows · Today 20:16

He's fed up?? Tell him to fuck off.

Time to down tools and do nothing for him. Feed yourself and the kids, do your/kids washing. Tidy as little as possible and when he moans about it tell him to do it!!

Let's see who the lazy one is in the relationship.

CamillaMcCauley · Today 20:18

Theendisinsight88 · Today 20:11

I agree its not the best set up but we were trying to make it work and for the most parts from my side it has. It's been chaotic and there are days where I have needed to work early/late due to distractionso in the day but overall it's been ok.

The house isn't as tidy as it could be but it never is and it's not for lack of trying on my part but where as i can get by with a slightly larger wash pile than i would like, he obviously can't

When we were arguing earlier he made a comment about how fed he was, i muttered so was i and he asked what i had to be fed up about when I'm lazy and get away it and all i care about is my job

he asked what i had to be fed up about when I'm lazy and get away it and all i care about is my job

If my partner spoke to me with such undisguised and ungrounded contempt I think I would understand quite clearly that the relationship was over.

Shatteredallthetimelately · Today 20:20

No, OPer, there's no we were trying to make it work.

You're running yourself into the ground trying to do everything yourself inorder to keep the peace, well, that never ends well especially for the one trying to keep it peaceful, infact unless your DH has a sudden attack of guilt and realises how awful he's behaving and starts sharing the work load it'll never end for you.

BogRollBOGOF · Today 20:25

Shatteredallthetimelately · Today 20:20

No, OPer, there's no we were trying to make it work.

You're running yourself into the ground trying to do everything yourself inorder to keep the peace, well, that never ends well especially for the one trying to keep it peaceful, infact unless your DH has a sudden attack of guilt and realises how awful he's behaving and starts sharing the work load it'll never end for you.

Agreed.

There's no "we" going on, just the H vs OP and family.

He's a lazy, selfish bully and they don't get better with time/ age.

LibbyOTV · Today 20:33

Oh my god. This is insane OP! Not doing his bit clearly but then on top of that just criticising and moaning!?
Bad situation! Make a big deal out of this and lay boundaries.

Thundertoast · Today 20:36

God, he really doesnt like you does he? You're just an annoying appliance to him. Im so sorry OP.

Gengha · Today 20:38

YANBU

tell the miserable git to STFU

Gengha · Today 20:41

Also stop doing his laundry. I have never done my husbands laundry and now my kids are grown I don’t do theirs either any more. I’m fucked if I was put on this earth to wash a grown man’s pants!!

Fromthecookiejar · Today 20:42

AMurderofMurderingCrows · Today 20:11

Thankfully none of that is up to you and OPs boss has been flexible by allowing her to wfh during the school holidays.

Are you coming at this from the 'well, I had to work in an office and pay for childcare, so everyone else should too' school of thought? Surely it's a good thing that some employers now recognise the importance of work/life balance and are willing to offer working parents a bit of flexibility where it's possible.

Also wfh doesn't cause OPs husband to be an abusive PoS.

I'd be interested to know if OP's boss agreed for her to WFH during the holidays so she could do childcare during working hours. I doubt it.

This mindset just annoys me because as a working parent who has the benefit of working from home, I use that to allow me to pick up my children up from wraparound care at 5pm instead of 6pm. I do not attempt to take care of my children during working hours because it's not fair on them, or me, or my employer.

All that being said - OP's husband sounds like a dick.

Kevinbaconsrealwife · Today 20:43

CamillaMcCauley · Today 20:18

he asked what i had to be fed up about when I'm lazy and get away it and all i care about is my job

If my partner spoke to me with such undisguised and ungrounded contempt I think I would understand quite clearly that the relationship was over.

Me too…..he is totally resentful of you and fucking rude….he’d be wearing the washing pile up his arse if he was my husband..

EnergySauce · Today 20:47

My former friend had a husband like this, and spent 20 years moaning about him every time we met. I have cut down on the friendship as she became unbearable - resentful, dull, draining, did nothing to change the situation. They had no children. This will erode you if goes on.

herbetta · Today 20:49

Seriously, is this how you want the rest of your life to play out? I don't know how he isn't already under the patio?! I'd go on strike, just do stuff for you and the kids & let him do his own stuff. How does he finish at 1.30 and then not clean & cook etc??

Vulturesoverhead · Today 20:53

Wow. What is he bringing to the table, well apart from modelling how to be a total cunt to your kids? Really, I’m not joking.

Vulturesoverhead · Today 20:53

Wow. What is he bringing to the table, well apart from modelling how to be a total cunt to your kids? Really, I’m not joking.

Vulturesoverhead · Today 20:54

Wow. What is he bringing to the table, well apart from modelling how to be a total cunt to your kids? Really, I’m not joking.

AMurderofMurderingCrows · Today 20:55

Fromthecookiejar · Today 20:42

I'd be interested to know if OP's boss agreed for her to WFH during the holidays so she could do childcare during working hours. I doubt it.

This mindset just annoys me because as a working parent who has the benefit of working from home, I use that to allow me to pick up my children up from wraparound care at 5pm instead of 6pm. I do not attempt to take care of my children during working hours because it's not fair on them, or me, or my employer.

All that being said - OP's husband sounds like a dick.

OP said my boss is being ultra flexible about me wfh while it's school hols and her dickhead of a husband is supposed to look after the kids when he gets in.

Whether it annoys you or not isn't the point. This thread isn't about you.

BitOutOfPractice · Today 20:55

Just think how much easier life would be without him op. Allow yourself to imagine that.

Topjoe19 · Today 20:58

I genuinely don't know how you put up with it.

avonleabonbon · Today 21:00

How do you STAND him? He sounds AWFUL!

Brainstorm23 · Today 21:02

What does this useless creature bring to the table? Get up early tomorrow, take yourself out for the day, put your phone on silent and see how he gets on doing some actual parenting for a change.

Babybirdmum · Today 21:07

Theendisinsight88 · Today 19:06

Apparently it's such an issue because he has mentioned it before but I have also said before I am usually running between calls I don't always notice snd sometimes I go round after I finish and tidy up

I'm also trying do various loads of washing during the day, keep the kids alive but all of that is looked over. I app also do a bad job at all the jobs I do as sometimes the washing pile is higher than it should be or he runs lows on socks and the dishwasher comes out not 100% clean

Should add during term times all the school runs usually fall to me

He works early shifts 630 - 130 but gets up at 545 to get to work, I get up the same time to go for a run and then start the housework

Oh and last night it was an argument as he saw me brushing youngests teeth...and apparently a 5 year is full capable of doing it all himself

Children age 6 and under are not recommended to brush their own teeth he can ask a dentist. But a side note it sounds like he is very fussy. I am the clean one in my relationship so I empathise with him because it can be frustrating living with someone more messy because to tidy people clutter and mess causes anxiety. However I also understand that for you it’s hard being nagged and nit picked when you’re trying your best and you’re busy too. Have a chat and let him know how overwhelmed you’re feeling and that it would be better if you divide the tasks in a different way as it’s not working very well given the arguments. Me and my husband got a cleaner even though we’re far from rich just because it reduced our arguments dramatically.

JoWilkinsonsno1fan · Today 21:33

What an absolute prick - I would have gone mental at his crumb nonsense, how dare he. When are you leaving this piece of shit…

Hankunamatata · Today 21:37

So he basically doesnt like you working.

hmmdunno · Today 21:48

Hankunamatata · Today 21:37

So he basically doesnt like you working.

He would be fiiiine with her working if only she would step up and prioritise his socks!