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Am I overreacting?

12 replies

Mummy3877 · 31/07/2022 18:37

Hi I’m so sorry this is so long!
probably seems silly but I really would like some advice or thoughts on what you guys would do if you were in my situation,
So we have 2 young children 5 and 1,
so I’ll tell you some background story DH works as a multi drop driver leaves for work at around half 5am on a long day his he is back at 2pm ish and on a very easy day back by 11am that morning!
He goes off to play golf either by himself or with some mates a couple times a week sometimes weekend too.
so as he finishes work so early I don’t mind he goes to play golf and let some steam out but what I can’t stand is pretty much everyday he plays call of duty on his mobile which wouldn’t be so bad if he wasn’t ignoring our children while he did it, if the kids play up or I have to tell our eldest off for something if he is in the middle of a game he will shout ‘ you fucking assholes’ aimed at us because we are disturbing his game!
he Is constantly like this when he plays, I said if your playing around the children you can’t be shouting swear words then he gets into a tantrum almost.
I was trying to cook dinner thinking he was looking after them but the youngest ends up going up the stairs because his game is more important but then he blames my eldest for leaving stair gate open?
I can’t deal with that so I lost it at him for blaming her for something he should be responsible for.
he says I’m causing the argument and I’m wrong.
what would you guys say if you were me? He has a answer for everything

OP posts:
lOPAS · 31/07/2022 18:39

Why are you with this manchild ?

What I'd say ? Fuck off you waste of space.

OldFan · 31/07/2022 18:48

of course YANO. Sad

It seems there's hardly ever a thread where someone asks 'AIO?' and they're O.

WaveyHair · 31/07/2022 18:49

I would say you are under reacting by still being with this misogynistic whiny man child. He understands children need supervision & guidance and as a parent that is his role?

So many men these days think women are there to serve them & they just need to please themselves.

Ceriane · 31/07/2022 18:54

What an immature prick!

Hiddenvoice · 31/07/2022 18:55

You’re not in the wrong. You need to sit him down and firmly explain how this is impacting your relationship and his relationship with his children. He is being an absent father and missing out on so much. Tell him he needs to take a break from his games- if you’re happy with the golf then maybe set days which he goes and plays golf. You could even suggest times he can play his online game but I feel he’s too addicted and wouldn’t be able to switch off.
Has he always been like this or has it been since he played games?

IheartJKRowling · 31/07/2022 18:56

Any man who shouted at my children "you fucking arseholes" would be out of the door and would never be coming back.

Stop being so bloody compliant and protect your children from this abusive cunt. Poor children having to endure this.

Natty13 · 31/07/2022 19:01

You are underreacting.

Protect your children from being around this dick, FFS.

Sapphirensteel · 31/07/2022 19:36

I’d say there’s the door, close it as you leave. He’s a terrible role model to yoyr children and when the older one copies his language at school…..

Aquamarine1029 · 31/07/2022 19:37

He's useless and you're allowing it. Get rid of this man child.

GreenManalishi · 31/07/2022 19:45

"You fucking assholes" would be the end point for me. What I would say to him would be, our relationship is over due to your unreasonable behaviour and you need to move out. I have packed you a bag.
You are wasting breath trying to explain to a grown adult that this isn't acceptable, save your energy, and your DC from having to live full time with this.

Watchkeys · 01/08/2022 14:49

what would you guys say if you were me? He has a answer for everything

'I'm leaving you because you called the children assholes.'

He can answer with whatever he wants. It doesn't matter.

TibetanTerrah · 01/08/2022 14:52

Do you really think he's going to one day turn around and agree that he's out of order?!

He never will. He might have an answer for everything but you don't have to take any notice.

Please protect your children and get rid of him.

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