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Am I asking too much

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Rainbow24 Fri 11-Oct-24 23:01:54

I am currently sick with a chest infection I asked my husband to collect prescription from chemist in his lunch hour. It did put him out a bit. When he got home later in the day he complained about waiting 10 minutes for prescription and missing lunch going on and on about not getting a break etc. This has upset me as I have been sick for over a week and only asked out of desperation. We have been together for 35 years and seriously notice how everyone thinks my husband is such a nice guy but they never see this side of him. I am so independent so never really ask for anything. Am I wrong to be upset?

SueDonim Fri 11-Oct-24 23:08:00

Assuming you’re married, as you refer to him as your husband, didn’t he marry you in sickness and in health? He’s a misery guts, imo.

I hope you feel better soon. flowers

MissAdventure Fri 11-Oct-24 23:16:46

Yep.
He's a miserable sod!

nanaK54 Fri 11-Oct-24 23:20:03

Of course you are not asking too much.
Sending you lots of get well wishes flowers

merlotgran Fri 11-Oct-24 23:26:31

Try not to let it upset you too much just concentrate on getting better. If you’ve been together 35 years I’m sure the opportunity will arise when you can make your point in no small detail as to how upset you were and make sure he ‘gets it!’

Revenge is a dish best served cold!

crazyH Fri 11-Oct-24 23:40:16

Men eh? Glad I’m single !!
Hope you feel better soon flowers

Greyisnotmycolour Fri 11-Oct-24 23:55:11

Absolutely he is a miserable git. Picking up a prescription is something you'd do for a random neighbour if they asked to you to, you shouldn't need to think twice about doing it for your partner no matter what the inconvenience to yourself. He is well out of order. I hope you're better soon.

NotSpaghetti Sat 12-Oct-24 00:09:13

Does he eat breakfast?
Does he take lunch to work?

If not, maybe he should!

Catterygirl Sat 12-Oct-24 00:23:28

Just want to say get well soon.

Redhead56 Sat 12-Oct-24 00:42:16

He was being unreasonable if the shoe was on the other foot….
Don’t be so easily available when he needs your help he has a lesson to learn maybe. Hope you feel better soon 💐

Lovetopaint037 Sat 12-Oct-24 02:18:49

Do feel sorry for you as not being well his moaning is the last thing you want to hear. Never mind. He is probably used to you being fit and independent so not used to being asked to do anything outside his routine. Some men,unlike most women, find being adaptable to circumstances quite difficult.

sharon103 Sat 12-Oct-24 02:40:37

I guess you do everything for him and he's not used to being put out.
My ex husband was like that. If asked for him to do something.
I'd have to wait.
Different if a friend asked, he would be there like a shot.
Yes, hurtful isn't it.
Get well soon. flowers

Tuaim Sat 12-Oct-24 05:38:18

He is just being a whinge bag. A member of my family is like that but has a heart of gold.

Rainbow24 Sat 12-Oct-24 06:22:30

Thank you all for your best wishes. I think the nail has been hit on the head I never ask for help, usually it’s me that puts myself out! Have a good day x

NotSpaghetti Sat 12-Oct-24 08:24:41

Get well soon Rainbow24!
flowers

luluaugust Sat 12-Oct-24 08:29:31

Rainbow flowers

downtoearth Sat 12-Oct-24 08:29:59

Hope you soon feel betterflowers

GrannyIvy Sat 12-Oct-24 08:30:55

Get well soon. My husband is used to me doing everything and gets very grumpy when I am poorly (which is rarely) and I need help. I am recovering at present from an operation and it would be so lovely to have a meal cooked for me. As we are retired now I am encouraging him to be more hands on but difficult to stand back and see the chaos. I have brought this on myself as I am fussy how I like things done😂

Baggs Sat 12-Oct-24 09:36:10

He was being a grumpy sod and trying to make you feel guilty. Don't.

I'd tell my husband straight out not to be such a grump in circumstances like that.

Smileless2012 Sat 12-Oct-24 09:41:56

I'd have asked him if he wanted a medal. Hope you're feeling a little better Rainbow and sending you flowers because if you've been poorly for over a week, he should have got you some to cheer you up.

Oreo Sat 12-Oct-24 09:42:15

MissAdventure

Yep.
He's a miserable sod!

He sure is!

Gran32 Sat 12-Oct-24 09:43:21

He sounds unreasonable but is there more to it? Was he just having a bad day and you bore the brunt?

Oreo Sat 12-Oct-24 09:43:31

Smileless2012

I'd have asked him if he wanted a medal. Hope you're feeling a little better Rainbow and sending you flowers because if you've been poorly for over a week, he should have got you some to cheer you up.

😂
That medal thing is what my Dad used to say if ever us kids used to moan about something.

Oreo Sat 12-Oct-24 09:44:24

Get well soon Rainbow💐

flappergirl Sat 12-Oct-24 09:47:58

Men are much more selfish than women. They put their needs first and foremost, even before their own children. Of course, there are varying degrees but at the end of the day they are all fundamentally self preservationists on some level. I don't think it's just socialisation either. I really believe that it's an innate part of their make up, their psyche.