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prettyfly1 · 04/04/2011 11:39

Sorry guys - probably being totally unreasonable but needed a rant (and not putting it in AIBU to be told I am being totally unreasonable). BEWARE COULD BE LONG AND BORING....

My partner is great in many ways but is a bit of a little boy lost, which I find very frustrating. This week however he has totally outdone himself and now I am so annoyed.

I have been struggling with a health issue for a wee while - having tests at the mo, doesnt look like anything majorly serious but enough to need lots of scans and blood tests, so feel run down. I work from home in a high level position, have a five year old wiht adhd and a fifteen month old, who I can only afford to put into childcare twice a week, so trying to balance everything can be pretty tough.

Over the last week I got hit by flu, so am really struggling and the ds's have both been ill as well. He goes out every thursday and I asked him to stay in and help - told me I didnt look that ill and went out. Not great, and not happy but thought "no leave it"..

Friday marginally better but found him on fb making comments to the effect of "oh prettyfly has a slave and prettyfly never gets up early in the morning but prettyfly can have whatever she wants on mothers day" - cue lots of comments from my friends about how great he is and how lucky I am to have him. Thing is this isnt even true - I pay seventy five percent of the household bills and do the majority of childcare and housework. He gets up an hour earlier then me every day because he has too - I get the kids ready for school and do pretty much everything else.

Saturday he picked up his dss and then went over to his mothers with the children. I got my nails done, for the first time in about three years, then came home, did the housework and got on with my work. Later that night he bitched at me for taking the hour to myself, then when I got annoyed said he was joking and was glad I had it. By this point my own flu was really getting worse so left it.

Yesterday kids come in, give me presents, all lovely. Come downstairs at ten thirty (bliss) to find another post to my friends on facebook saying "its ten thirty shall I venture upstairs to wake it up" and when my sister made a comment to the effect of yes go and get her he put "no I wouldnt dare". Again left it. Part of me thinks "you got the lie in, just make the most of it" but the other part is getting really angry that on the rare occasions that he does do nice things for me,I almost have to pay for it by accepting bitching or embarrassment, publically.

By last night was really, really unwell, which is totally unlike me. DP refused point blank when I asked to make dinner, then started moaning at me to eat something two hours later and offering to cook, by which point it was nearly nine o clock and I just didnt want anything. Went to bed.

This morning, woke up, could barely move, head screaming, chest hurting from the coughing etc. Would not dream of asking DP to take day off as last time I did that he was horrible and to be fair telling your boss "my dp is ill so I am not coming in does look shit" so started to get up and get myself ready, at which point he comes in the room and starts with "ooh look it has arisen" in a shreiky loud voice. Had enough and tell him to fuck off.

He then goes to work with the buggy in the car again. Ask him to bring it back for lunchtime as cannot carry fifteen month old around today (works five minutes away so not a big ask). Get text back " you asked me to get your car keys you did not remind me to get the buggy out of the car so its your fault and no".

AIBU to think he is being a dick now and should really be a bit kinder and more supportive. I very rarely get ill with anything and whilst he doesnt do nothing I just want someone to be fucking nice to me. The irony is that my five year old son asked if I was poorly this morning and when I said yes but I am fine so dont worry, said "mummy I think I should stay home and look after you". I felt like crying, gave him a cuddle, said thanks and sent him to school. Just wish my partner could be a little bit kinder.

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prettyfly1 · 04/04/2011 11:42

ooh sorry guys that is a bit long and ranty - if you got to the end well done.

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FabbyChic · 04/04/2011 11:44

He sounds really immature is he young? Tell him you are sick to death of his fb comments that make it seem as if you are lazy when in fact you do the majority of the work.

Ask him if he wants to switch roles for a week to see who does the most.

It is not unreasonable to expect a supportive partner it would appear you don't have one at all.

You bring in most of the money yet he acts like he is some kind of super duper partner.

You really need to talk to him about his attitude.

lookingfoxy · 04/04/2011 11:45

Sorry what were his good points?
Sounds like an immature idiot!

mumblechum1 · 04/04/2011 11:49

How utterly childish to be posting on fb about your relationship anyway.

And apart from that he sounds like a prat.

tallwivglasses · 04/04/2011 11:49

I did get to the end and had to pick my chin off the floor!

Anyone who referred to me as 'it' and made snidy, juvenile comments about me on facebook would be out the fuckin door.

You are the mother of his children and he needs to show you some respect.

Your son sounds lovely but for how long? When's he going to start mimicking his father?

Angry in fact, fuming on your behalf, OP x

prettyfly1 · 04/04/2011 11:50

he is being an immature idiot right now - I dont even want to defend him. His good points are that he is great with the kids, takes me as I am and we do have a laugh a lot of the time. The bad points are the ones above.

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cabbageroses · 04/04/2011 11:50

I'm sorry but a grown man making comments on FB about what time his partner gets up- as a kind of wind up?
errrr, no.

To me it sounds as if you have 3 children.

Sorry- but i think you should seriously consider showing him the door. Is he the father of your children?

If not, then I don't think your future looks good. he needs to grow up and start behaving like an adult.

madonnawhore · 04/04/2011 11:50

YANBU. He's being a dick.

Hope you feel better soon :(

cabbageroses · 04/04/2011 11:52

PF- there are plenty of men who are:

good with kids ( are they his kids)
you can have a laugh with
takes you as you are

but they are also loving and supportive.

eroded · 04/04/2011 11:52

He is a tosser & should bring the buggy back.

prettyfly1 · 04/04/2011 11:53

Thanks guys. He is the father of the kids yes. I know the future doesnt look good. I guess I just wanted to know if it was me being a prat. He can be really affectionate, even last night he was being and I know he does love us, it is the whole ridiculous man child crap that is driving me bloody nuts.

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Anniegetyourgun · 04/04/2011 11:54

That's a partner?

As soon as you feel better after the filthy 'flu it would seem to be time for the Big Talk. The one about (a) pulling one's weight around the place and (b) not telling tales on Facebook (which is evil btw). Oh, and (c) people who are really ill need support, not amateur dramatics. Following which, if the points are not taken on board, (d) the direction of the door.

cabbageroses · 04/04/2011 11:56

he sounds about 18.

FGS don't tell me he is 35?

Hassled · 04/04/2011 11:57

Fucking hell - what a tosser. He must have a hell of a lot of redeeming features to make up for that. I think you should change his FB password while he's out.

I hope you feel better soon, and your DS sounds wonderful.

GetOrfMoiLand · 04/04/2011 11:58

He sounds like a complete prick. How old is he, 10? Calling you it and all that crap on FB.

he sounds bloody horrible.

prettyfly1 · 04/04/2011 11:59

He is 33. FGS - now ds has got to come home from school having just thrown up -can today actually get any worse. Poor thing never gets poorly so its a day being nurturing when I could really do with it myself. He is wonderful thanks.

Will update when can - thanks for the support, I really needed to hear it wasnt me being a moany old cow.

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girlfromdownsouth · 04/04/2011 12:08

Pretty YANBU - you really needed love & support. As you say, you are rarely ill. I hope you feel better soon. Your DS's comment made me want to cry, so at least he's not picked up some of your DH's behaviour.
Am so sorry your DS is ill - cuddle up on the sofa together and blob out.

Agree with a previous poster that you should get him to swop roles for a week so he can actually see what you do. When my DH was being a dick (when I had 2 DC under the age of 2) I kept a daily diary of what he did and another one of what I did. I gave that to him and he changed his tune pretty quick.

foxter · 04/04/2011 12:09

You are definitely not being a moany old cow, he sounds really immature. The FB stuff was particularly bad. I would have the chat that Anniegetyourgun mentioned and see what he says. Once you've pointed out how much his 'jokey' comments hurt you he will surely stop them if he loves you.

EvenLessNarkyPuffin · 04/04/2011 12:11

I'd be angry and upset if my DH was posting comments like that on Facebook. And ' I got hit by flu, so am really struggling and the ds's have both been ill as well. He goes out every thursday and I asked him to stay in and help - told me I didnt look that ill and went out' Shock Angry

He's acting like a wanker and playing the put upon man to your friends and family whilst living off you financially and leaving you to do the majority of the childcare and chores. He is taking the piss, and needs a reality check. I'd have a serious talk with him, and I'd talk to your sister and explain the situation, so that if he does post shit then she doesn't engage him.

FreudianSlippery · 04/04/2011 12:12

Bloody hell prettyfly he's really in his thirties?! Sounds about 16 FGS. Twat.

What's he like when he's ill?

BTW your DS sounds like such a sweetie. I'll bet he'll make a much better husband to some lucky person in the future, than your DP could ever be.

FreudianSlippery · 04/04/2011 12:14

What does DP do on these thursdays btw? Something Important? Do you get a regular trip out?

Jeez, threads like this make me think my DH really is one in a million. Sorry you're having such a crap day :( x

EvenLessNarkyPuffin · 04/04/2011 12:15

Shit, I'd only gotten half way through your post.

'By last night was really, really unwell, which is totally unlike me. DP refused point blank when I asked to make dinner'

'He then goes to work with the buggy in the car again. Ask him to bring it back for lunchtime as cannot carry fifteen month old around today (works five minutes away so not a big ask). Get text back " you asked me to get your car keys you did not remind me to get the buggy out of the car so its your fault and no". '

Shock

Has he always acted like this towards you?

ShirleyKnot · 04/04/2011 12:18

oh.

If someone referred to me as "it" I would go completely and utterly loop the frigging loop.

Seriously, he sounds like a total shithead. People only treat you the way you let them treat you though, so the fact that he has been doing this childish Facebook crap and you haven't pulled him on it means he's going to carry on. The facebook stuff is pretty indicative of his lack of respect for you isn't it?

I am agog that he refused to cook dinner - did I read that right?

Yes, on second thoughts he is definitely a shit.

HampstersDontSwim · 04/04/2011 12:21

He is a nasty twat and enjoys making you look bad Sad

Look up 'gas lighting'.

dignified · 04/04/2011 12:27

If a freind made comments about you like that on facebook you probably wouldnt be freinds with them for much longer . Tell him to quit the bitchy comments quickly , hes trying to big himself up while putting you down publicly .

Stamp it out quickly , it sounds like hes no respect for you.