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Once again I'm stuck watching sport while DH sleeps-just need to vent

161 replies

Ilovepastafortea · 31/08/2025 13:58

I know I'm not the only one. But so frustrated at DH saying he wants to watch some sport, falls asleep (we talking snoring asleep so no doubt he's asleep) & I know that as soon as I change the channel he will wake up & say that he was watching that & only closed his eyes, but was very much listening to it & following it.

This afternoon it's Women's Rugby Ireland v Spain. 😴

It's chucking it down outside otherwise I'd do some gardening. Would visit a friend, but he's asleep & would worry when he wakes & I'm not there. I've tried doing just that & leaving a note - he didn't see the note which was safety pinned to his chest.

Sport-widows support me please.

OP posts:
Hopingtobeaparent · 01/09/2025 22:18

wizzywig · 31/08/2025 13:59

Seriously if he cant see a note pinned on him then there isn't much hope. Go out, live your life. Have fun.

This!! 😂

Menonut · 01/09/2025 23:38

Lunchcatastrophe · 31/08/2025 14:07

OP, I have a tip for changing the channel without alerting him. Turn the sound down very gradually. Once it’s turned right down switch to the channel you want to watch. Then very gradually increase the volume. This always works for me - at least it does on the rare occasions my DH hasn’t fallen asleep tightly clutching the remote!

I came here to say the same. Works like a dream! I’ve also got a sky remote app on my phone so I don’t even need to get the remote off his lap! 😂

sittingonabeach · 02/09/2025 00:37

Some people really need to read all the OP’s posts, things have moved on.

Beenwhereyouareagain · 02/09/2025 01:13

Attach your note to the TV screen.

DiscoBeat · 02/09/2025 01:22

My DH does this too. I use a different remote and just change it. Be stealthy!

Todayismyfavouriteday · 02/09/2025 02:11

Are you kidding me? You can't go out and see a friend because he may wake up and worry?? Go out, do your life. The concerning thing here is the fact that you seem to need his permission or approval to do simple things like changing a channel, or visit a friend! If it's raining go to the mall, have a coffee, rug up and go for a walk. He's your partner, not your guardian!

OrlandointheWilderness · 02/09/2025 09:34

OP it does sound like it’s possible something isn’t 100% right. Maybe worth him getting a GP appointment.
Hope you enjoyed your wine!

Blueytwo · 02/09/2025 21:52

What did my generation fight for womens lib for? Sigh

ImGoneUnderground · 05/09/2025 23:24

Maybe 'trip / switch off' the fuse box for the TV room area, & go do what ever you want to.....eg "feed ducks in the park & wish you were far away, for entertainment"....(it's usually just a click on the fuse box)?? Let him sort it out (ie 'untrip' the fuse box, if he can find it, when he 'wakes up') ..??? But then again, sorry, I can be very petty about this kind of stuff. xx (I may have also used a real (large hat pin) for the note.....) :)

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 21/09/2025 09:40

Blueytwo · 02/09/2025 21:52

What did my generation fight for womens lib for? Sigh

What did you do?

MidnightMeltdown · 21/09/2025 10:03

Why are you so frightened of your DH? Change the fucking channel or go out if you want to!

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