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AIBU to feel irritated by DH asking me to cover up when I don't want sex?

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RaspberryRippleDuvet · 14/04/2024 19:18

There are times of the month when I really don't want sex but my DH will still be really horny.

At these times he will tell me not to sit in a certain way that shows my curves, or he'll cover my legs with a blanket if I'm showing any part of them. When I seem irritated by this he says he finds it too hard to see me in any way he deems sexy as he knows he won't be having sex with me.

To be clear, I'm not attempting to 'tease' him in any way; I'm just going about my life.

AIBU to find this behaviour of his annoying and controlling? Or should I be more sensitive?

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ZetuianRose · 17/04/2024 13:33

”If the tracker doesn't update properly then he calls me or texts me to check I’m OK where I am”

corrected that for you OP 😱

This really went from 0-100 in about 3 seconds, so I’m hoping that it’s a troll thread and NOT serious, because if this is real then this man is TERRIFYING.

Frightening how anyone can type all that out and still believe it is “love” as opposed to abuse!

DownWithThisKindOfThing · 17/04/2024 13:26

RaspberryRippleDuvet · 15/04/2024 13:23

I just want to thank everyone for their posts.

I am genuinely shocked at the responses as I thought I was being unfair to be annoyed by his behaviour.

None of you know him so I totally understand why you don't believe me when I say in every other way he's a wonderful husband. He's never violent, never cheats, not weird with other women at all. In fact he idolises me. He is so scared of losing me it torments him, he has nightmares where I've cheated on him or been raped and then he's off-colour for days as it makes him so anxious.

If the tracker doesn't update properly then he calls me or texts me to check I'm okay. He drives me everywhere as he doesn't want me to be anywhere on my own in case I get attacked.

I'll confess that I'd happily go the rest of my life without sex as I really don't enjoy it but I make myself do it for him, as the longer he goes without, the more weird he gets. Years ago I woke up to him masturbating over me.

Thing is, I really really love him, and he's given me a good life. Our children are grown up and out of the home now but he lets me work part-time so I can look after the house and our pets, and look after my parents.

Anyway, you've all given me a lot to think about - I feel a bit shellshocked actually.

It's possible he's reading this as he's an I.T. professional and it wouldn't surprise me. I suppose a part of me wants him to read it, and see how wrong it is. Maybe he doesn't know it's bad because I've always allowed it?

Thanks again. As much as I'm tempted to delete this as it hurts so much, I'm going to leave this thread up so other women with similar situations will know they're not alone.

Goodbye xx

Jesus fucking christ

I hope you can get the strength to leave one day OP

GeorgesMarvelousCalpol · 17/04/2024 13:01

NonPlayerCharacter · 17/04/2024 12:01

That's exactly how someone in this position will see it. She won't have mentioned it initially because it won't seem significant to her.

Exactly! He let's her work part-time, he tracks her wherever she goes because he loves her so much.... none of this feels wrong to OP because she is so worn down and controlled by this "wonderful" man.
From the outside we can see how wrong, and abusive, this all is - unfortunately the OP has lived with this so long she doesn't see it & even worse, she doesn't want to be told.
I really hope OP has someone in real life that she can talk to (purposely not tagging OP in case he is also checking her emails, which is not beyond the realms of possibility).

NonPlayerCharacter · 17/04/2024 12:01

Harry12345 · 17/04/2024 11:57

It’s more the way she later dropped in he lets me work, if it’s real it is very chilling

That's exactly how someone in this position will see it. She won't have mentioned it initially because it won't seem significant to her.

Harry12345 · 17/04/2024 11:57

GeorgesMarvelousCalpol · 17/04/2024 11:38

I don't believe it's a wind up.

I do believe it's one of the most chilling examples of a woman who is so enmeshed in a coercive controlling, abusive relationship for the past 25 years that she can't see the danger she's in.

I know OP has left the thread, but I do hope she gets the strength to post again... and maybe little by little she'll see the light.

It’s more the way she later dropped in he lets me work, if it’s real it is very chilling

NonPlayerCharacter · 17/04/2024 11:44

Even if it is a wind up (I don't think it is), it's still a very accurate impression of a long term, subtly coercive and controlling relationship that appears to be fine because there's no violence or infidelity. And there are lots of those.

GeorgesMarvelousCalpol · 17/04/2024 11:38

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I don't believe it's a wind up.

I do believe it's one of the most chilling examples of a woman who is so enmeshed in a coercive controlling, abusive relationship for the past 25 years that she can't see the danger she's in.

I know OP has left the thread, but I do hope she gets the strength to post again... and maybe little by little she'll see the light.

Harry12345 · 17/04/2024 11:07

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Catsmere · 17/04/2024 10:52

BillieTheFish · 17/04/2024 10:17

My ex told me about the daughter of one of his neighbours. She was married to a terrible man. He used to come home from work and demand sex every lunchtime. She put up with it because of the footballers' wife lifestyle (he wasn't actually a footballer, but she lived the Real housewives life). She said he used to demand it even when she was having her period and she couldn't say no. These animals need to be shown the door.

The door into an oubliette, ideally.

BillieTheFish · 17/04/2024 10:30

MistyBerkowitz · 17/04/2024 10:24

How on earth did your ex know the details of the coercive sex life of the daughter of one of his neighbours???

Because she told everyone!

MistyBerkowitz · 17/04/2024 10:24

BillieTheFish · 17/04/2024 10:17

My ex told me about the daughter of one of his neighbours. She was married to a terrible man. He used to come home from work and demand sex every lunchtime. She put up with it because of the footballers' wife lifestyle (he wasn't actually a footballer, but she lived the Real housewives life). She said he used to demand it even when she was having her period and she couldn't say no. These animals need to be shown the door.

How on earth did your ex know the details of the coercive sex life of the daughter of one of his neighbours???

BillieTheFish · 17/04/2024 10:17

My ex told me about the daughter of one of his neighbours. She was married to a terrible man. He used to come home from work and demand sex every lunchtime. She put up with it because of the footballers' wife lifestyle (he wasn't actually a footballer, but she lived the Real housewives life). She said he used to demand it even when she was having her period and she couldn't say no. These animals need to be shown the door.

SwordToFlamethrower · 17/04/2024 09:14

So this poor lady has been conditioned to accept rape throughout her married life and genuinely doesn't understand that unwanted sex, even in marriage is rape.

And that her husband cannot pick up on her social ques and body language and is very happy to use his wife's body for his own gratification. He is a rapist.

OP, the price for a nice life and a nice home is not and never ever should be unwanted sex.

I hope find some peace and I hope you find courage. I hope you don't expect your daughters to live like this too.

Nanaof1 · 16/04/2024 22:21

MistyBerkowitz · 16/04/2024 21:22

Yes, there’s always that. Or a patriarchal AI. The ‘intelligence’ it’s mimicking is that of Geoff, 60, golfer and Mason, UKIP councillor, liable to quips about ‘lady golfers” and ‘the lady of the house’. Wears slacks.

The same poster is on another thread and couldn't even get the sex of the child correct, even though it's mentioned multiple times and also has very lame-azzed pontificating, disguised as "advice".

I think they enjoy reading their posts out loud to themselves.

JWhipple · 16/04/2024 21:33

So if you're hot and bothered and on the blob you have to cover yourself up because at best he'll have a full on mantrum about it?

What happens when you're not on the blob, does he just pester you until you give in for a quiet life? Does he monitor your periods as I'm guessing that's the only time he'll pretend he respects your wishes not to have sex?

He isn't a nice man. Being sexually frustrated doesnt give him the right to act like this. You don't owe him sex as some kind of payment for him occasionally acting like a decent human being.

Dullardmullard · 16/04/2024 21:30

If you believe hes a wonderful husband phone woman’s aid and ask them cos they’ll tell you he’s been abusing you for the last 25 years

coercive
emotional
sexual

they are all abusive behaviours and against the law

I’m hoping you’ll see this for what it is.

you've been the boiled frog analogy sadly

please be very careful and get help.

MistyBerkowitz · 16/04/2024 21:22

NonPlayerCharacter · 16/04/2024 21:19

Oh, right.

I don't know, it could be. An pompous, patronising, superior tone over a load of old abuse-excusing bollocks is very much par for the course for many of the dudes we have on here these days, though.

Yes, there’s always that. Or a patriarchal AI. The ‘intelligence’ it’s mimicking is that of Geoff, 60, golfer and Mason, UKIP councillor, liable to quips about ‘lady golfers” and ‘the lady of the house’. Wears slacks.

NonPlayerCharacter · 16/04/2024 21:19

MistyBerkowitz · 16/04/2024 21:14

Sorry, I meant what you were responding to. Which does sound pure AI.

Oh, right.

I don't know, it could be. An pompous, patronising, superior tone over a load of old abuse-excusing bollocks is very much par for the course for many of the dudes we have on here these days, though.

MistyBerkowitz · 16/04/2024 21:14

NonPlayerCharacter · 16/04/2024 21:01

Check my username. I'm not really here.

Sorry, I meant what you were responding to. Which does sound pure AI.

NonPlayerCharacter · 16/04/2024 21:01

MistyBerkowitz · 16/04/2024 20:51

That sounds pure AI.

Check my username. I'm not really here.

pinkyredrose · 16/04/2024 20:51

@FrederickaDaniels

A solution would be for her to be free of this controlling, sexually abusive abhorrent excuse of a man.

MistyBerkowitz · 16/04/2024 20:51

NonPlayerCharacter · 16/04/2024 20:47

Such posts may be intended as intelligent, reasoned and rational. But, it's important to understand that they're pompous twaddle attempting to excuse sinister control tactics and make them the victim's responsibility to manage.

That sounds pure AI.

NonPlayerCharacter · 16/04/2024 20:47

FrederickaDaniels · 16/04/2024 20:28

Such actions may be perceived as controlling and limiting your freedom. But, it's important to understand that your partner may be experiencing difficult emotions of their own, and talking openly about this between you can help find a solution that you both feel comfortable with.

Such posts may be intended as intelligent, reasoned and rational. But, it's important to understand that they're pompous twaddle attempting to excuse sinister control tactics and make them the victim's responsibility to manage.

GoodAfternoonGoodEveningAndGoodnight · 16/04/2024 20:36

FrederickaDaniels · 16/04/2024 20:28

Such actions may be perceived as controlling and limiting your freedom. But, it's important to understand that your partner may be experiencing difficult emotions of their own, and talking openly about this between you can help find a solution that you both feel comfortable with.

Did you read her updates or just the OP?
He may be experiencing difficult emotions of his own, but that doesn't excuse his abusive behaviour

FrederickaDaniels · 16/04/2024 20:28

Such actions may be perceived as controlling and limiting your freedom. But, it's important to understand that your partner may be experiencing difficult emotions of their own, and talking openly about this between you can help find a solution that you both feel comfortable with.

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