Do u feel as ur partner isn’t even there

So what I mean by this is yes your partner may be home but u feel as u still do everything more like sorta taken care of a second child my partner will go out/make plans as if he has no kids/completely single sometimes example” anyone down to go to the leaf (bar) an watch the match or he’ll just say to me hey I’ma meet up with this one or that one or when he’s home he’s on the game which I don’t mind to and extent I shouldn’t be cooking and watching our 18 month old while u game or I shouldn’t be cleaning and giving baths while ur on the game but for me I feel as I have to ask him to keep an eye on the baby so I can shower or wait till he’s asleep it’s never offered even if he was like hey babe I’m going out in about an hour did u wanna go shower or anything before I left I’ll watch him id appreciate that but it’s a never never and I mean a never thing what would u do/say how would u bring it up

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Be blunt and just say how you feel, anytime I'm upset about something like that I be straight up honest to my bf and tell him everything and ask him to just listen to what I have to say, now when he's playing video games I'm doing something I like to do or hell cook dinner if I'm to tired or if I cook dinner he'll do the dishes everything is now 50/50 with us and we still have our bad days and try and tell each other who did more but it's now about who did more it's about working together and being a team and that can be easy to forget at times just remember you guys are in it together and be very honest with him about what your upset about and remember it's you and him vs the problem not you guys against eachother

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Recently had trouble with my partner being home but gaming a lot I typically don’t mind his gaming but I was upset because I wanted my partner to be more involved he does a good job of wat ch ing our daughter when I need to shower or nap it was mainly just being more involved I sat him down and expressed that I love he has an outlet to decompress and I 100% don’t mind his gaming but as someone who grew up with a father who was never interested in hanging out with me or spending time with me I felt unloved and neglected and I wasn’t saying he’s like my father but I am worried that maybe Corinna might feel like she doesn’t get enough time with him bc she is super clingy to him she always wants his attention I said I would appreciate it more if he attempted to spend more time with her and hold off on gaming until it’s either close to her bed time or after her bed time and that I understand she is frustrating sometimes so if he needs a break I would be happy to step in and still do 1/2

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The majority of taking care of her bc I love doing that I have no problem with it I just want him more involved in giving her a good fatherly experience he heard me and we communicated more and made a plan together he’s been so much more helpful and attentive always always communicate communicate communicate and don’t be accusatory replace it with “I feel this way” or “I feel like this is what’s happening” it helps so much

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Yup my man is the same way

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I would just bring it up in a moment of quiet time like before bed when you’re both relaxed and at ease and say hey babe I know you work hard (if he does) but it would be such a big help if you could sometimes offer to give me a hour break or step in a little if you see me struggling. I have no problem caring for little but it’s hard for me to do basic hygiene right now and I could really use your support.

However, yes I relate. My hubby does all kinds of things that wives normally do like shop or cook but when it comes to the kids he ain’t it.
He games he goes out he has friend he hits the casino. I can’t buy a lamp for my night stand but he can pay for payperview fights. Men are annoying.

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Thank god no if he was like that I would have a serious conversation with him or leave him. My husband is doing more and more caregiving the more pregnant I am. I can’t do the same level of caregiving anymore now that I’m so huge and hubby has stepped up.

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I feel the same way about my husband. On the weekdays he’s working and I have to put the kids to bed. When he’s home he’s on his phone or going out to see his friends. My daughter is very clingy with him and when she notices he’s gone,she’ll start crying.

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A friend posted this and it really bothers me because that is exactly how she parents her kid, and it's rather unfortunate because when our kids hang out together, her kid has a meltdown at least 5x within an hour. We have know them for years and it's only gotten worse. My kids will concede to hers, because they don't want to see their friend crying, but it sucks because they give up so much of their toys and enjoyment to keep the peace. We aren't hanging out as much anymore but it's rather sad to think she doesn't intervene more in her child tantrums and just let's it slide

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Is this normal

Let’s say you’re at a softplay with your 2 year old, and some friends & their toddlers.
You buy your 2 year old a kids meal - chicken nuggets, beans, and chips. They’re very happy with it and have almost eaten it all.
They’re sat at the table, fork in hand, consistently eating, and have one chicken nugget left.
Your adult friend comes over from behind you, picks up the last chicken nugget, and eats it.
There was no indication that your child wasn’t going to eat it, and they didn’t ask. They just took it with no warning and ate it right in front of you and your toddler.
How you reacting?

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Are these men ok?

I get so sad seeing all the posts on here daily about women dealing with partners who are treating them horribly. I know it seems over represented because those of us with great partners don’t need to write posts asking for help, but I really hope most of us don’t have these kinds of men in our lives!

I tell my husband about these posts I see sometimes and he’s even shocked by some of the things these guys say/do.

Nobody’s perfect, and every relationship takes work. And becoming parents is a stress test unlike any other for sure, but seeing how many women get stuck in these relationships with men who aren’t interested in being better is so so sad😞

But is/was your partner helpful, loving, and supportive during your pregnancy/PP/etc? Was he a wonderful person but changed for the worst after becoming a parent? Has he put effort into becoming the partner you need him to be, even if he struggles?

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Car issues

Idk if I’m in the wrong. I have a full time job. My husband takes care of the kids while I worked. Today was the day I was supposed to get us a car. But I couldn’t cause of the down payment. So now he’s texting me saying I’m wasting his day to be alone at Walmart so he can spend his tax return. I really want to say go ahead. Leave. Leave the kids and me alone. While you go out and spend money. While your at go ahead and buy urself your drugs and a bitch to go fuck.

Lucky I’m even thinking about him about the car situation if not I would’ve been buying me and the kids a car small enough for us!

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Activities with baby

I’m so tired of not finding enough things to do with my 10 month old baby boy. What do you guys do to keep them engaged. I’m not giving him any screen time actually he’s not interested either in watching tv.
Any ideas and tips what to do with them I’m so tired 😣

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THIS DUMB 🍑 MF

LET ME BREAK IT DOWN 🤣🤣

THIS MAN DRIVES AN ELECTRIC CAR WHERE HE CAN PLUG HIMSELF IN (NORMALLY DOES TO DO DOORDASH ETC)
AND IT HAD A SPOT TO WIRELESSLY CHARGE
SOME HOW WITH 4 HOURS OF WORKING HE DIDN'T EVEN MAKE 20 BUCKS TO WASH CLOTHS ANOTHER RED FLAG

TWO NIGHTS AGO
HE CLAIMS TO GO OUT TO WORK. HANGS UP ON ME MID CONVERSATION 👀👀

4 HOURS PAST I'M GETTING SLEEPY STILL HAVEN'T HEARD FROM HIM
IT'S LIKE 1:30AM I TEXT HIM NIGHT I'M MAD CONFUSED ALMOST AN HOUR LATER I ANT HEARD FROM HIM SO I CHECK MY TEXT.
THE SHIT SAYS "PHONE OFFLINE" AND SHOWS THE TIME FRAME MY TEXT DIDN'T SEND
SO I START CALLING TO CONFIRM CAUSE I THOUGHT SOMETHING HAPPENED TO HIM. HE'S BEEN IN 2 CAR ACCIDENTS 👀 NEITHER HIS FAULT

SO I GET FRANTIC MY GUY

3:14 ROLLS AROUND I CALL AGAIN SURPRISE HE PICKS UP.
CLAIMS HIS PHONE DIED WHILE HE'S HANGING OUT AND HAVING A VERY "GOOD" CONVERSATION. HE WON'T TELL ME WHERE HE'S AT OR WHO WITH. MIND YOU THIS MAN CHEATED ON ME WHILE I WAS 33 WEEKS PREGNANT.

SO AT THIS POINT I'M PISSED OFF AND I TELL HIM I'M HANGING UP CAUSE I LOOK STUPID BEING WORRIED.

HE TURNS AROUND WHILE NOT BEING AROUND THIS CHICK AND FINALLY TELLS ME ALL THE DETAILS.

BTW YES WE MIGHT BE POLY BUT HE'S POSTED HIMSELF AS SOLO POLY WHILE LIVING WITH ME!! HE THINKS I'M. STUPID WITH ALSO THIS SNEAKY SHIT.

IF I WAS TO DO WHAT HE'S DOING HE'D LOOSE IT.
BUT I'M ABOUT TO GO OUTSIDE!! CAUSE YOU PLAYING IN MY FACE

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