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Humiliated by DH

127 replies

TheMossEnthusiast · 05/01/2025 19:40

We were having a lovely dinner out to celebrate my recent promotion and we decided to share a dessert.
I asked for 2 spoons for the dessert but my husband pointed out that there were already two spoons set out on the table.
The waiter (a man) chuckled and left.
I felt so stupid. My DH could have told me when he'd gone. Aibu to feel humiliated?

OP posts:
ToKittyornottoKitty · 05/01/2025 19:41

Yeah YABU. Guessing there is something more going on here?

Noodlehen · 05/01/2025 19:41

I think you’re reading way too much into it, and why would he wait to tell you once the waiter had gone to collect the other unneeded spoon?

nonbinaryfinery · 05/01/2025 19:42

Seriously?! 🙄

FieldInWhichFucksAreGrownIsBarren · 05/01/2025 19:43

Is this an isolated thing or part of a bigger issue in the relationship as on its own it's really not a big deal?

BillBloodyPurchase · 05/01/2025 19:43

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BeMellowOchreZebra · 05/01/2025 19:43

That's supposed to be humiliating?!? I think you're being very over sensitive.

It's important to be able to laugh at yourself when you have duh moments!

ItGhoul · 05/01/2025 19:44

I don’t understand what the problem is here.

Snugglemonkey · 05/01/2025 19:44

This would not be a thing for me. Are there other things going on making you feel undermined?

Snoopdoggydog123 · 05/01/2025 19:44

FieldInWhichFucksAreGrownIsBarren · 05/01/2025 19:43

Is this an isolated thing or part of a bigger issue in the relationship as on its own it's really not a big deal?

If he has to continually point out the obvious that's a red flag on OP.

DontCallMeKidDontCallMeBaby · 05/01/2025 19:44

I think I’d have felt more embarrassed if I’d had the waiter bring me the spoons, only to realise afterwards it was a pointless trip. So to me you’re reading far too much into it. Is there more going on?

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 05/01/2025 19:44

Yes it's ridiculous to feel humiliated over him pointing that out. Surely you'd just laugh it off?

Azandme · 05/01/2025 19:45

Why would this be humiliating?

You asked for something that was already there, your DH made you aware, the usual respond would be, "Oh, so it is!" and move on.

I can't imagine even being aware of it outside of that moment - let alone thinking my OH was trying to humiliate me. What would be the point?

Ilovethatbear · 05/01/2025 19:45

Are you generally very reactive and over sensitive?

Or is there something else going on?

MurderousFrieda · 05/01/2025 19:45

Wtf, are you being serious? What a ridiculous thing to get worked up over. Grow a pair and laugh it off like a normal person

sometimesmovingforwards · 05/01/2025 19:47

You sound really hard work with an overly high sense of self importance.

TiramisuThief · 05/01/2025 19:47

If that humiliates you then you have an extremely fragile ego.

Is there more to this?

If there isn't I think you are the red flag and your DH must be sick of walking in eggshells.

Most people would feel a bit of a tit but be able to laugh it off.

TidyDancer · 05/01/2025 19:47

I don't think piling on the OP is helpful here. This isn't a rational reaction so clearly there is something else going on. OP I hope you're okay.

ploppiness · 05/01/2025 19:47

How was this humiliating? Bringing the pudding and excess spoons would have been odd.

Merrygoround8 · 05/01/2025 19:48

Insanity to think this is humiliating.

I reckon a reverse and you have a volatile husband who thinks you humiliated him…..??

Frazzledmummy123 · 05/01/2025 19:49

I think you have just felt embarrassed and as a defence, projected anger at your dh. I get that maybe it might have felt condescending ad you were feeling embarrassed, but I don't think he meant it and humiliated does sound a little dramatic.

IkeaJesusChrist · 05/01/2025 19:49

How is that humiliating?

Evaka · 05/01/2025 19:49

Not a healthy response to feel humiliated over this OP. Congrats on your promotion btw!

Shrinkingrose · 05/01/2025 19:49

Eh is there a back story? Confused

2025willbemytime · 05/01/2025 19:49

The waiter was a twat, you're a little over sensitive. Is there more going on with your relationship with your husband or are you seeking attention?

Titasaducksarse · 05/01/2025 19:49

Humiliated is a rather strong reaction