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Let dh go out or not?

350 replies

Edenviolet · 06/12/2013 15:25

Dh wants to go to a stag party. I don't want him to go because

  1. We have four dcs and I will struggle to look after them all myself all evening/ night. They have health issues and youngest still bf.
  1. I get really jealous and hate the thought of dh drunk which he will be, out all night etc
  1. It's same day as ds party so will be a hectic day anyway.

How do i approach this and not cause an argument?

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Ginwitch · 06/12/2013 16:41

Don't be mean Bowlersarm that's not doesn't seem to be what she is saying at all.

Ginwitch · 06/12/2013 16:42

Doesn't seem to be what she is saying. Damn phone.

NumptyNameChange · 06/12/2013 16:44

perhaps to you gin - it does sound like that to me and to bowlersarm it seems.

OP seriously, if you think you're struggling now it will be a damn sight harder if you push your husband away.

his sister is getting married, he's going to the stag do with his future brother in law. it's a one off.

you could have someone round for a few hours to help you out if needs be. seriously it's a few hours and that is far less to deal with than sucking all the oxygen out of your marriage with your control issues.

Ginwitch · 06/12/2013 16:51

Going on the bit where she said meds are number 1 priority.

Anyhoo...can see where you're coming from but calling her immature isn't helpful when she is already down and struggling with trying to do the right thing.

Hope you're ok OP.

Edenviolet · 06/12/2013 16:53

Yep that's dh, doesn't trust anybody else. Not that anybody wants to help anyway Sad

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Edenviolet · 06/12/2013 16:55

Thought here would be better than Aibu, maybe I was wrong judging by some responses.

Thankyou for helpful ones though.

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SweetSeraphim · 06/12/2013 16:56

Whichever board you post on, you're going to get a variety of opinions though, are you not? Otherwise why post? Confused

FragglerockAmpersand · 06/12/2013 17:00

God, I think you have a lot on your plate, and I totally get that you probably feel very trapped, weary and frustrated.

You need to deal with your jealousy. You can choose not to be jealous. Don't allow something to add to your stresses: you don't need it. Let it go.

Also what everyone else said about 'letting'.

Also I'm sorry you're having a tough time.

LadyBeagleEyes · 06/12/2013 17:03

Are you a regular poster under a nc OP?
Your issues sound very familiar.

Edenviolet · 06/12/2013 17:07

Yes iam. Posted here for more proactive advice rather than just opinions as thought relationships might be a better place for help rather than just a 'right or wrong' verdict.

I know the jealousy is a big issue. I do need help with dcs first and foremost but dh keeps saying he's going and I'm just perplexed as to how he thinks ill cope knowing that usually every evening it takes both of us to look after dcs.

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LoonvanBoon · 06/12/2013 17:08

You sound like you're having a really hard time, Hedgehog, & I think there have been some quite nasty comments. It's just the phrasing about whether to "let" your husband go out that doesn't sound too good. And if you're admitting to irrational jealousy, when your dh has given you no reason for it, then obviously that's something you need to address.

Having said all that, you've got four children with health issues, you're still breastfeeding, & you should be your dh's top priority. When our kids were ill (& we've only got two, & they don't have ongoing health issues) neither dh nor I would have just assumed it was OK to leave the other person to deal with it all. I can't get my head round the idea that your dh left you with all this to handle by yourself to go on a 10 day holiday in the Summer - I think that's actually way more unreasonable than a single night out. They're his children, too. Hasn't he ever been supportive / done his share? I'm not surprised you feel resentful & unable to cope.

In this particular instance, is some compromise possible? Does he have to stay out overnight? And why does he have to get drunk? I don't actually think it's very responsible for grown adults with children to go out & get hopelessly drunk, anyway. Have you told him how you feel - because, again, I can't understand how a loving partner, on being told that his OH was at the end of her tether & unable to cope, would just bugger off for a night out.

In the long term, you're going to need some more support, OP. It sounds like you've got too much on your plate. And your DH needs to pull his weight.

susiedaisy · 06/12/2013 17:08

Hi op you have my sympathies 4 dc with health problems must be very stressful so I can understand you feeling a bit frazzled. For me the odd night out wouldn't be a problem at all as long as we had the money and dh didn't lay in bed all day the following day then there's no issue. But I also think if your dh has had a ten day child free holiday on his own and left you alone to deal with everything he is very very lucky, and a bit selfish tbh, what's the bigger picture like? Do you have time on your own away from all the child/house responsibilities? Does dh muck in and do his bit?

Bowlersarm · 06/12/2013 17:12

I'm not trying to be mean gin. But I don't think what the op is asking of her DH (not to go on a one off stag night) is right. In the long run, how will the relationship survive if he would like to do certain-reasonable-things, and his wife won't 'let' him? I think her jealousy is storing up problems for the future. The OP needs to address it, and find a way not to be so stifling.

I can't imagine many people would be accepting of this from their partners.

You sound as though you have a lot to deal with OP.

Edenviolet · 06/12/2013 17:17

Maybe 'let' was the wrong word, I was holding ds and typing a quick title.

It may not seem like a big deal but trying to bf a baby who is fractious each evening and doesn't want to be put down and injecting a 4 year old is very difficult if you're on your own. Add to that if one of older dcs is feeling unwell I would have a disaster on my hands. Sometimes if I'm on my own I can't even go for a wee! It's frantic.

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Ginwitch · 06/12/2013 17:18

I agree with that but in the context of this specific situation I think there is much more that her being irrationally an immaturely jealous. If she was being a controlling shit and circumstances were usual then yes by all means kick her up the arse as it would be appropriate but under these circumstances I think it's fair to say many would be struggling with situations which normally wouldn't even be a point to raise.

Edenviolet · 06/12/2013 17:19

And I fully accept the jealousy is an issue. I think once dcs are older and care needs are less that dh will go. I can't see things lasting and I think he will breathe a sigh of relief and start again somewhere else.

I am suffocating I know that, I hate myself for it

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clam · 06/12/2013 17:19

If this were a 'normal' (as in routine) family set-up, then I would say it would be reasonable to "let" him go. But this is a complicated set-up, and partly due to the dh's stubborn refusal to let anyone else help with the injections, his going out leaves a major headache for the OP. And it's not clear whether he ever returns the favour and holds the fort in order for her to go out.
So, I think he's being unfair to dump this all on your shoulders, actually. Especially after a 10 day holiday away leaving you all alone to cope as well.

nurseneedshelp · 06/12/2013 17:20

I'm sure you'll manage for one night!!

If you'd posted that your dp wouldn't let you go out there'd be uproar!

I encourage my dp to go out, he works really hard, looks after the dc whilst I'm at work doing 12 hour shifts so it's important to have time out and besides I love the peace.

You can't stop him from going out.....

somersethouse · 06/12/2013 17:22

It is ONE night. Think how happy your DH will be, and your family.

Honestly, you really have to accept this in good grace.

Minnieisthedevilmouse · 06/12/2013 17:27

You hate yourself but not enough TO DO anything about it? Lazy arse. You have sympathies regarding the children as that I get only too well having my own one of whom has health issues requiring meds of minimal nature so I get the time juggling/sense of impending doom of that honestly, but your jealousy, insecurity and complete obliviousness to the fact it's his sisters wedding is enough to render me totally unsupportive, for which I'm actually quite sad because I wanted to agree, support and moan along side you but your self interest makes that hard.

Shut up. Put up. Send him on his way with a cheery wave and for heavens sake buck up. Life's too short for stupid angsts.

CinnabarRed · 06/12/2013 17:37

Quite honestly, the jealousy is the least of OP's worries. What with the toddler with major allergies, the pre-schooler with unmanaged diabetes, and two older children in chronic pain with HMS. Not to mention her own depression, a DH who works for his BIL (or possibly brother?) and isn't allowed time off work to help the OP with medical appointments, and who himself almost certainly has undiagnosed depression.

Give her a break.

MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams · 06/12/2013 17:38

OP, as I said above, and which you have yet to acknowledge - you were prepared to see him struggle with all dcs whilst you attended the Hen. Therefore is it UR to expect the same back?

I think the jealousy is the driving force and you are using the children as a smokescreen.

Edenviolet · 06/12/2013 17:38

He will be going to the wedding, we all will as I know that's important. It's just the stag party I feel is unnecessary as it'll cause so much difficulty for me.

The main issue IS the dcs care. Jealousy a factor but if dcs were all well I'd let him go, I'd worry but there would be no issue over him going.

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Edenviolet · 06/12/2013 17:39

No, I didn't go to the hen, If dcs and dh were well I still wouldn't have as by the evening I'm fit to drop as am exhausted so it wouldn't have been an issue.

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MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams · 06/12/2013 17:41

I know you didnt go, as your DH was unwell, but you couldnt go because he was unwell, not that he couldnt cope.

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