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Gift giving - am I being unreasonable?

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2kids1me · 09/04/2020 08:45

Hey everyone,
Just wanting some non biased opinion.
We are a blended family of my 2 children and my husbands child.
When ever a scenario occurs such as Christmas and Easter as we both pay for our own children his son gets lavished with gifts whilst my 2 get what I can afford.
At Xmas I was asked for a Nintendo switch which I just couldn’t afford. My son was heartbroken when he realised my husband bought his son one knowing my situation. His son also didn’t actually ask for this.
I’m still annoyed but life goes on. My husband said I was being unreasonable for being annoyed.
Anyway fast forward - given the current crisis I have bought all 3 1 extra large egg and suggested we give them each £10 to put away for spending money on a day out (once we can!)
He said he doesn’t know how much his son will be given yet!
Once again I am sure I will be made to look the bad guy.
Am I being unjust here or should all 3 get the same?
I know it’s a split family but being married and together this long should surely count for something on them all being the same?

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MellowBird85 · 12/04/2020 13:41

I’d sooner kick my DH in the bollocks before he put a game console in my child’s room and tell him he can never play with it. What a fucking horrible bastard.

MadameJosephine · 12/04/2020 14:07

He’s an utter twat. This bit stood out to me

I end up footing more of the food bill given more mouths on my side to feed.

How could you stay with someone who won’t even help to provide food for his step-children? That’s just plain wrong

PinkCrayon · 12/04/2020 17:48

I thought he was an arsehole from reading the first page I didn't even realise he wouldn't let your son play on the switch either Shock what a nasty thing to do. and also the fact he blames you for having kids with a useless ex who doesn't contribute and he refuses to pay for anything to do with you all. Even food. Op your partner is abusive, you need to get out of there, please leave for your kids sake.

Pinkyxx · 13/04/2020 13:48

It not an us vs them issue you have or a you vs him. The issue is the fact your husband is just not a nice person and you clearly don't share the same values. His sons have learnt from him, sadly, and will act in kind. This situation won't improve, people like this do not change.

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