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One night stands/casual sex

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champagnedrunk · 11/04/2024 22:52

Both my husband and myself have only ever been with each other sexually. I have dated in the past and so has he but very short "relationships" I mean a date or two here and there, none of which lead to sex or anything close.

We met in our early 20's and have been together 15 years we have two young children.

Is it common for two people in their 30's to have never have had a sexual relationship with anyone else, we do not come from religious backgrounds or anything like that.

I see people out having casual sex and one night stands and just wonder why? What is the point? Surely you'd get as much sexual pleasure at home with a sex toy as you would from another person? We have an amazing sex life and relationship and and don't feel like we missed out on anything by not having other sexual relationships.

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CookieCrumbles23 · 12/04/2024 07:55

Samlewis96 · 12/04/2024 07:54

That's not adding up. In this thread the op says she's been with husband 15 years and has kids. In the quotes it states husband of 3 years. Unless of course they lived together a long while first

Yeah, that’s what it sounds like to me. Together for 15 years and married for 3 x

willWillSmithsmith · 12/04/2024 07:54

VeryBusyDoingNothing · 11/04/2024 23:01

I'm one of those people OP. Together since 16, now 38, only sexual partners. I do wonder sometimes if I've missed out, although I can't say I would believe there is any comparison to a toy, I think there would be a huge difference. I have no plans to change my current situation. I do think it's natural to wonder what if though!

You haven’t missed out. I’ve had a number of sexual partners and my relationship with my children’s father didn’t last more than ten years. I have friends who have been married for many many years, first sexual partners for both them and their spouses and really happy. I envy them. If I could go back and choose I’d rather have had just one partner, happy in a long marriage than numerous partners.

Samlewis96 · 12/04/2024 07:54

MummaMummaJumma · 12/04/2024 00:29

My husband of 3 years never comes up and hugs me out of the blue, he never kisses me or touches me unless he wants sex. Why do you think this could be? Tia

I’ve just had a look and I’ve seen you didn’t get to much traffic on this post and I really wish you received more support. Do you think perhaps you’re focusing on the aspect of your relationship that sets you apart, to conceal the parts that are quite painful? It’s sounds really horrible to only have physical contact when sex is involved.

Even though you did come across a little smug, my hunch is you’re struggling in your relationship and you may be quite lonely, which makes me sad. Hope you’re okay my luv x

That's not adding up. In this thread the op says she's been with husband 15 years and has kids. In the quotes it states husband of 3 years. Unless of course they lived together a long while first

BeagleMum2024 · 12/04/2024 07:52

champagnedrunk · 11/04/2024 22:52

Both my husband and myself have only ever been with each other sexually. I have dated in the past and so has he but very short "relationships" I mean a date or two here and there, none of which lead to sex or anything close.

We met in our early 20's and have been together 15 years we have two young children.

Is it common for two people in their 30's to have never have had a sexual relationship with anyone else, we do not come from religious backgrounds or anything like that.

I see people out having casual sex and one night stands and just wonder why? What is the point? Surely you'd get as much sexual pleasure at home with a sex toy as you would from another person? We have an amazing sex life and relationship and and don't feel like we missed out on anything by not having other sexual relationships.

You're not happy are you, OP? Misery loves company and all that.

Rewis · 12/04/2024 07:40

If you hadn't met your husband (or another partner that you'd marry) you would have stayed a virgin?

Some people have multiple partners. Some people don't. I'm not gonna check statistics but I'm gonna assume that people that meet their spouses younger on average has less partners than those who are single longer. People view sex differently. I've had a few partners but not that many. Some good, soem bad, some relationships, some just for fun.

Glass113 · 12/04/2024 07:35

champagnedrunk · 11/04/2024 23:04

It's quite nice though isn't it? Sounds a tad smug but I also feel like our relationship is quite special when you look at how casual putting your genitalia into another person has become.

🙄

newyearsresolurion · 12/04/2024 07:33

Why are you so bothered ??

SherbetDips · 12/04/2024 07:30

KreedKafer · 12/04/2024 00:45

Doesn’t sound like your relationship is actually anything to be smug about, OP.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/sex/5044711-husband-only-shows-affection-when-horny

Oops that’s embarrassing 😂

cryinglaughing · 12/04/2024 07:30

Each to their own.
I would hate to have had only one sexual partner.

SherbetDips · 12/04/2024 07:28

I suppose not everyone wants the life you lead. Horses for corses and all that. You’ve found someone your happy with and that’s fantastic.

some people don’t want long term they are happy single but still have sexual needs they want meeting.

gabsdot · 12/04/2024 07:27

DH and I are in our 50s, married 30 years and we've only been with each other. It's great.

thecatsthecats · 12/04/2024 07:22

My husband and I have only been with each other, and frankly, we both wish that we'd been able to play the field a bit more instead of stupidly falling in love so young!

I'm fact, we got together as a one night stand initially. It just escalated a bit.

lotsofpeoplenametheirswords · 12/04/2024 07:19

But how do you know OP that you have this amazing sex life with the wholesome husband (who only shows you affection when he wants to put his genitalia in you' when you've got absolutely no experience of what it's like with others?

I have had other peoples genatalia in me and I can tell you that my husband has the best of the lot, one of the reasons I married him, but I also enjoyed the vast majority of the other ones attached to other men, especially the ones where I realllllly fancied them and we went on to have a fabulous time!

Don't knock what you haven't had, it's not special love it's just how your life panned out! I hope you get that affection thing sorted!

Jellyandcustardplease · 12/04/2024 07:15

Well of course you don’t like the idea of having sex with someone else, you’re in a loving committed relationship, the majority of people in the same situation feel exactly the same (myself included) , no matter how many people they slept with before.

I slept with a decent number of men before I met my husband, some one night stands, some short relationships some longer relationships. I learnt a lot from all of them about myself, what I like, what i don’t like, built my confidence sexually and frankly had a lot of fun, don’t regret any of it. Fine if you married the first person you shagged, but that doesn’t make you a better person than anyone else.

gettingbackonit23 · 12/04/2024 07:09

VestibuleVirgin · 12/04/2024 07:01

In this thread she says she has been with him for 15 years.
I am confused; yes, it happens regularly, but which of OPs stories is the correct version?

I’m guessing they have been married for a shorter length of time than they have been together. So they’ve been together for 15, possibly married for three.

fortygin · 12/04/2024 07:09

Ha ha very smug, Op!
I was just like you……… until my delightful stbx decided after 25 years that he had missed out and wanted to see what he had missed. Needless to say, I have learned my lesson and am not so judgemental and now realise there are pros and cons to every different experience.
It’s lovely that your relationship is so ‘special’, doesn’t make you any better than someone who has multiple sexual partners.
I prefer to judge a person on their kindness of others now, not how many people have seen their genitals 🤷🏻‍♀️

MummyDummyNow · 12/04/2024 07:08

If you think sex with a person and sex with a toy is the same, I think perhaps the sex you're having isn't as good as it could be and you've actually missed out quite a lot by not having other people put their genitalia in yours.

LunaNorth · 12/04/2024 07:06

VestibuleVirgin · 12/04/2024 06:57

I (being old and doddery) just googled a tracy's dog...
I have had to lie down with a cup of coffee
And my barclaycard...

😂

Off to Google…

littlebirdieblu · 12/04/2024 07:03

'It's quite nice though isn't it? Sounds a tad smug but I also feel like our relationship is quite special when you look at how casual putting your genitalia into another person has become.'

Wow this is so judgmental! Really you've created this thread to say you're a better person for only ever having sex with one person. Very narrow minded and very smug not a tad. Why do you think only having sex with one person makes you special?

betterangels · 12/04/2024 07:01

KreedKafer · 12/04/2024 00:45

Doesn’t sound like your relationship is actually anything to be smug about, OP.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/sex/5044711-husband-only-shows-affection-when-horny

Yikes, OP. At least the sex is amazing though...

StarlightLady · 12/04/2024 07:01

For me, it’s the passion and that little flutter you get for the first time. I’m in my 40s and can’t imagine a situation where l had only had sex with one person.

VestibuleVirgin · 12/04/2024 07:01

KreedKafer · 12/04/2024 00:45

Doesn’t sound like your relationship is actually anything to be smug about, OP.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/sex/5044711-husband-only-shows-affection-when-horny

In this thread she says she has been with him for 15 years.
I am confused; yes, it happens regularly, but which of OPs stories is the correct version?

VestibuleVirgin · 12/04/2024 06:57

Hadjab · 12/04/2024 00:25

100% this, and I have Tracey’s dog…

I (being old and doddery) just googled a tracy's dog...
I have had to lie down with a cup of coffee
And my barclaycard...

betterangels · 12/04/2024 06:56

Anyone who thinks playing with a toy is the same as sex with another person should not be judging other people's sexual choices.

21ZIGGY · 12/04/2024 06:52

champagnedrunk · 11/04/2024 23:04

It's quite nice though isn't it? Sounds a tad smug but I also feel like our relationship is quite special when you look at how casual putting your genitalia into another person has become.

So thats what this thread is really about