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Partners friends and family

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Thatslife72 · 02/10/2014 21:30

Has anyone had problems with their partners friends and family? I shouldn't let it bother me but sometimes it just does, I am quite sensitive though but I just find people so judgmental sometimes. His brother isn't rude to me really but he is quite stand offish when in his company he will have a conversation with me when if I star it, but if there are other people there he will ignore me like I'm nothing, I notice it but I'm just hoping in time he will stop that. One of his friends was quite rude to me a couple of times, fortunately my dp noticed and we discussed it and we both think there is some sort of jealousy there, maybe they think I'm taking away from the lads, or just generally concerned for him, but why are people so judgmental . I might not be perfect but you know I have my own house, my own business, I think of myself as a good mum I have nice children, I get on well with his children, we are very happy and I make my dp happy. Why can't people just be happy for you instead of judging you. It will probably get better in time but just wondered if anyone else has been in a simular situation, we have been together for 2 years now.

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quirkycutekitch · 02/10/2014 21:36

Exp family were all very weird & unwelcoming, glad I don't have to spend any of my time with them now! Not one of them contacted me to say sorry about the split and I've known them for 13 years! Confused

Thatslife72 · 02/10/2014 21:41

My ex husbands family were a bit like that at first too, but in time they did get better, as they got to know me but it was awful at the time I remember nearly leaving my then partner as I just felt too awkward when in their company. I don't know why people are like that. It isn't as bad with this one but I still feel uncomfortable sometimes !

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quirkycutekitch · 02/10/2014 21:45

Why can't people just be friendly and nice, I don't get it! Grin

Thatslife72 · 02/10/2014 21:58

I don't know either, anyone got any advice, do I just plod on and smile sweetly, try harder to make conversation or what ? Grrrrr

I'm not like that the other way round, I'll try and make them feel comfortable but then maybe it's because I know what it feels like. I'm just so sick of making conversation with these people, yet it don't think they know what I do for a living how many siblings I have or anything it's all me it's so waring sometimes!

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