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Is this a reasonable request to my hubby?

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lovenotwar149 · 02/12/2023 17:32

So my hubby who is retired, has a habit of napping after lunch. His lunch time can be anywhere between 12.30pm and 4pm. He naps in our lounge on the sofa after watching the TV while eating his lunch. So he will occupy the lounge for about 1-2 hrs. While he is napping I will of course be very mindful of any noise I am making and I tread carefully to show consideration. 2 days ago I asked him if he could not ALWAYS sleep on the lounge sofa. We also have 2 spare bedrooms upstairs. I said if the time you were in the lounge was consistent (no criticism intended) I would then know when I wouldn't be doing certain things that may be a bit noisy etc. As you like to be more variable about when you have your lunch, I said 'can you pls sleep upstairs in a room that is more tucked away?' I didn't say not to sleep in the lounge anymore at all, but just could u pls also use the bedroom upstairs as I feel a bit restricted downstairs when you take up the lounge everyday. Theres a perfectly vacant bedroom upstairs etc
Well he has used the bedroom upstairs for the last 2 days but boy has he let me know! Digging comments etc

What do ppl think pls?

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AlmostAJillSandwich · 03/12/2023 03:53

I think it's equally his house, he has every right to nap where he wants when he wants! I personally would rather nap on the sofa than the bed, as i dont want day/outdoor worn clothing on in/on my bed, plus on the sofa you more doze than full on sleep, can have the tv etc as background noise.
By all means go about what you want to do, don't intentionally make noise to wake him up, but be mindful of the fact he's napping and don't make unnecessary noise, e.g hoovering, until he's woken up.

flowerchild2000 · 03/12/2023 03:56

He's a big baby! You're way too nice!

user1492757084 · 03/12/2023 04:10

Carry on as usual. I would not worry about him waking though I think he should have a pillow with pillowcase for drool.
I also think it is quite rude that, if you are at home, he wouldn't think to have lunch at a pretty similar time and at the same time as you - to converse with you, to make you a sandwich too etc.
Do you offer to have lunch together (and make him something) - sometimes at home, sometimes out?
He seems to be acting like he lives by himself.

RantyAnty · 03/12/2023 04:25

No reason for him to be napping on the sofa all the time. It'll have all his sweat and body smells all over it. Yuck.

WandaWonder · 03/12/2023 04:29

If he is not asking you to be quiet then you have to own that decision you are choosing too

I would never be deliberately noisy but wouldn't stop what I am doing, i would not be a martyr to it

margotrose · 03/12/2023 07:37

RantyAnty · 03/12/2023 04:25

No reason for him to be napping on the sofa all the time. It'll have all his sweat and body smells all over it. Yuck.

Do you only sweat and create bodily fluids when you're asleep then Grin

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