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Erica23 Thu 02-Jul-26 10:52:52

Hi everyone. Just wanted to see if anyone has the same problem. Every time I start a conversation, this morning it was about DGC homework and their reluctance to do it. We look after them three times a week so are involved with most things.
DH always brings the subject back to his own school experiences 60 odd years ago, I’ve heard the same stories hundreds of times now and could recite word for word what he’s going to say. To say it’s driving me mad is an understatement. I’ve closed the conversation down again because it’s so irritating.
Tell me, am I being unkind, impatient or worse. Don’t hold back.

eazybee Thu 02-Jul-26 11:17:31

I had a colleague, male, who would repeat the same stories over and over again, usually starting with 'I expect I have told you this before'; we would agree, even repeating the content; he would say yes, that's right, then go through the whole story again. Now on a committee with him, still happening.
Nothing you can do.

valdali Thu 02-Jul-26 11:22:48

I'm grateful when DH does this as most the time he's monosyllabic or talks to the dog - to be honoured with a story, even if I've heard it 20 times, makes me happy...

Erica23 Thu 02-Jul-26 12:11:37

DH never says I expect I’ve told you this wish he would then I jump in and say yes you have 🫠
I’m sorry valdali that sounds very difficult, as he always been the same ?