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DH snapped , is it an overreaction?

31 replies

Escapetosomewhere · 30/01/2024 20:21

Just being silly, but need to vent.
DH hoping to move elderly parents nearby. He’s talked nonstop about it all day and tonight we went to see a house. It wasn’t great so I suppose he’s a bit disappointed. I’m a bit sad as I miss my mum and am aware that when she was alive it was always so difficult to visit her (abroad) there was always a DH reason I couldn’t go. So I guess I’m a bit conflicted emotionally.
We get in and DS 16, is moaning again, it’s all he does. I am concerned he’s bored, miserable, whatever since his sister 18, moved out. this time it was about the dinner I’d cooked - it did look very white for aloo gobi,! I thought I said reasonably, add yoghurt and herbs or get toast or a (homemade) sausage roll if you don’t like it.’ DH suddenly snapped, in front of DS and told me I’d been moody all day. And something, can’t remember but remember feeling it was a bit of an ott. Reaction. I was embarrassed and said,‘that’s a bit strong’ as I don’t like feeling humiliated in front of son. Also wasn’t aware I’d been moody. Bored of talking about this house maybe.
We ate dinner and DS scarpered. I sighed when I was in the kitchen - just because it all needs cleaning away, and from the living room I hear some grumbling about me sighing, and then DH told me to ‘fuck off’. I go back into the living room to say something and he’s scrolling and talking about the house as if nothings happened. He said thanks for tea, which I said you’re welcome and he’s stomped off upstairs. I’m so confused. It’s silly in the grand scheme of things, but I just feel it’s unfair. I don’t merit that kind of reaction.
miss my mum.

OP posts:
Dotty87 · 31/01/2024 07:54

"But no, I’m not aware that I sulk when tired, obviously."

Then don't make excuses for him, he should to be able to deal with his tiredness without snapping at you.

Ewoklady · 31/01/2024 08:01

I would talk to him calmly today and tell him that if he continues to talk to you and tells you to fuck off or doesn’t support you with your son and his attitude then you are going to have to have a long term think about things as it’s not working for you

honestly I would (my dh talks about his elderly parents a lot and I listen but I don’t get involved as there a four of them, as in siblings, to sort the issues out) they are his parents and not yours and he didn’t support you with yours

rookiemere · 31/01/2024 08:01

Escapetosomewhere · 30/01/2024 22:26

Thanks everyone. errols you’ve made me cry!
didn’t take DH a cuppa, he’s in bed with the laptop on loud so either didn’t hear me or ignored me. Cba. Butt obv I can as I’m on here! Thanks btw. It’s so nice to have someone to chat to late at night.
2old2tango blimey, good point. DH seemed to think we’d save money on a carer by caring - more than either of us earn currently. But they are not going to pay us a wage. Or if they do, we can hardly accept it. And sister who won’t be caring still inherits half.
Lots to untangle.
DH problems were either he’d be alone for a week or he’d have the kids and work for a week or we had no money or ‘why should you have a holiday’ or ‘I’ve just been made redundant’ the one I’m really cross about was having to go for Xmas cos SIL would be there,huge pressure on me to go with kids. the parents argued the whole time. Awful.

So who do you think he has earmarked to do all the caring OP and how did he make it difficult to visit your DM when she was alive ?

If you do move I'd be upping your hours pronto. Better getting paid for your labour than an unpaid carer for MIL.

Alainlechat · 31/01/2024 08:06

Bloody hell OP, there is no way on Earth I'd be signing up to look after his parents when he made it so difficult to visit your own mum.

In fact I'd be going back to work FT, getting a cleaner and having DH and DS pitch in.

I get it's stressful trying to help his parents move but it sounds like he did zero to facilitate you seeing your mum.

The way he spoke to you was totally unacceptable.

WhisperGold · 31/01/2024 09:38

So when your mum was alive he made sure you never saw her and now she's gone? And now he wants to move his parents in so you can look after them?
And he told you to fuck off?
Maybe you should.

Sherrycat · 31/01/2024 13:02

He sounds like a selfish, sulky man baby that doesn’t respect you. He will be more than happy to leave the care of his parents to you.

I’m so sorry he made it difficult to see your mum ((hugs))

Find your anger girl & stand up to him!
He’s only going to get worse as he gets older & you’ll be putting up with his crap as well as being dog tired chasing around after his parents.

I’ve been a carer & it’s exhausting physically & mentally. you’ll have no peace & be tied to the house cause he doesn’t sound like he’ll be any help.

like someone else said “fuck off” like he asked you to!

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