Anyone else’s DH complaining it’s all an overreaction?

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My DH is now of the stance that only 8000 people have died worldwide and it’s all an overreaction. Even when his own wife (me) has underlying health issues and is worried and now at home for 12 wks. I feel like he’s peed off that I’m at home (working at home from Monday) and he’s at work when it’s not even affected that many people?

No. Mine is running a big company whose raison d'etre involves mass gatherings (so it's essentially shut down) and keeping morale high with all his staff on conference calls from home, in the full knowledge that he is going to have to start cutting hours/laying people off within a few weeks. He is also helping to homeschool our DS as I am also working from home and delivering groceries as part of a scheme to help elderly neighbours, and checking on our parents.

Not my husband but I do know a lot of people with this attitude unfortunately. A family member is due to visit my elderly parents soon. They really want to cancel, but the family member just keeps insisting that's it's all no big deal and has been blown out of proportion by the media.

Nope. Mine's wfm as ordered by the huuuge organisation he works for and all I can hear is him coughing from the office.

I'm self isolating now until 29th, even though I should be on the 12 week list, but I don't get sick pay for that and can't wfh. He's been great, keeping to himself and everything he touches cleaned down.

No. Mine can see how awful it is in Italy and isn't a dumbass

Nope. Mine is a SAHD and we're self-isolating because I'm symptomatic. He still wants to go to the shops and the park I think he's been avoiding the news because he just doesn't get how serious it is.

and also understands exponential growth and that this is just the beginning

I meant yes! Mine doesn't understand.

No, my dh is taking it even more seriously than me. He's still having to go to work, can't work from home. He's doing everything he can to stay safe while he's out.

No.

However I can sort of see the other side, I’m in my early 20s and in perfect health, and currently completely healthy (no symptoms). I’m still having to wfh and avoid social contact and essentially social isolate to protect the more vulnerable. Just feel a bit like I’m skiving off work as there’s nothing wrong with me? And that my life is currently on hold for no reason, particularly as it’s my birthday next week and I had travel plans and flights etc booked. It is annoying. But of course, protecting vulnerable people and preventing the spread of the virus is obviously my priority so I’ll continue to stay at home.

No, mine is a doctor.

Yes. He's still going to clients houses. He argued with me yesterday because I'd said I was worried that the kids had headaches and slight sore throat (no cough or fever)

It's very worrying and I don't know what to do for the best. I want us to isolate but he is insistent that you must keep going to work. He can work from home but is choosing not to. He's normally a perfectly nice sensible person so I find this very odd although is a real grafter and I think he cannot compute being 'off work' if not really really unwell.

No, dh has health anxiety. He's taking his temperature regularly and I can't remember what he looks like without a packet of wipes in his hand.

I think it’s more the fact he thinks everyone’s being ridiculous. It makes me feel undermined for worrying when we’ve never seen anything like this before. He is being good with his staff as in if they’re off sick instead of ssp he’s paying them their full wages but when he’s here I just feel like he’s pissed off with it all. If I’m honest I don’t feel supported at all and that’s what’s upsetting me.

I have a manchild who gives his all to his job then the rest of the time to when he can next go out/ go to the football

I’m cleaning the windows going to the local diy shop for fence paint meanwhile he’s looking online for possible holidays in October

We’re going to end up killing each other

My DH is taking it very seriously but my XH is being a dick. Still socialising and criticising those who aren't. Arguing with me about our kids' social activities, because I've put my foot down. I'm in the increased risk group so not taking any chances but he just doesn't get it.

Yes mine!
Carrying on as though there's no virus. He covers a large area of the south east for work, coming into contact with many people each day.
He thinks everyone is being over anxious.

so senior medical officer states that hopefully we will be limited to 20,000 deaths (he went on to say that it is a horrific thought)

in the UK

Also, I have an Aussie friend who came to Europe for backpacking despite many people telling her it was a very bad idea. We've told her many times that she needs to do whatever she can to get back to Australia asap, but she's still dithering about it and saying that she will travel from London to the Netherlands next week and fly home as planned even though we have told her over and over that you can't travel to the Netherlands right now. What can you do? People just won't listen and then when it's too late, they just get pissed off that they were affected. 🤷‍♀️