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To find DH working out unattractive

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JimmyStar · 23/08/2024 21:43

DH is going on a trip next week with his mates who he sees very rarely but has known for 25 years. He's mid 40s.

He has always kept himself trim but in the build up to this trip, he's become obsessed.

He worked out this morning (when meant to be looking after kids), then he just skipped kids bedtime to go swimming but the pool was closed, so now he's doing another workout (while I have a glass of wine and dinner alone)

He has become v concerned with looking good for his trip. I know you will say its women but he seems so uninterested in other women, he always has. He never flirts. He's one of those men who hero worship his bloke friends.

I just find it unattractive. And a bit worrying. He isn't interested in anything other than himself. I just suggested we could spend evening together instead of him doing a 2nd workout of the day at 9.40pm but he got really shitty saying "most wives would be happy their husband wants to stay in shape"

Is that true? Should I put a sock in it?

OP posts:
MrsSkylerWhite · 23/08/2024 22:01

How old is he?

Springadorable · 23/08/2024 22:01

I don't think you have to worry about other women...

mynameiscalypso · 23/08/2024 21:59

My DH is just about to hit 40 and is definitely having a health-related midlife crisis. He's always been a regular runner but now he does far more and has bought all sorts of equipment so he can do more at home. Occasionally he'll spout some nutritional bollocks at me and I'll tell him to cook his own dinner. No woman, no nothing, just an impending sense of his own mortality.

Hoglet70 · 23/08/2024 21:58

It really pisses me off that people have immediately tried to put suspicion on the trip. I have starved myself before seeing friends as I don't want to look worse than them - I have NO interest in shagging behind DH's back.

thursdaymurderclub · 23/08/2024 21:57

sounds to me its about how he looks to these friends he sees rarely. he doesnt want them thinking he's let himself go! maybe he was always the sporty on of the group when they were younger and wants to keep that dream alive?

Lmnop22 · 23/08/2024 21:56

I don’t think it’s the exercise and staying in shape that you have an issue with but the fact that he is pursuing this in time he ought to be helping you with the DC and this causes resentment.

He may well want to prioritise his health and fitness but he should not do this at the expense of his fair share of the care for DC or quality time with you

Candlesandmatches · 23/08/2024 21:55

This is prime mid life crisis age. It’s probably this

MoveToParis · 23/08/2024 21:54

who is he trying to impress and why?

MiddleParking · 23/08/2024 21:53

I’d be worried about an eating disorder more than another woman with what you describe.

Cas112 · 23/08/2024 21:51

I'm waiting for other posters to come along and say what I'm thinking...

Ever heard of the script op?

theduchessofspork · 23/08/2024 21:51

He needs to do his fair share with the kids and everything else, beyond that I’d ignore it, his spare time is his own.

Aquamarine1029 · 23/08/2024 21:50

How much do you know about this trip?

loropianalover · 23/08/2024 21:48

He sounds insecure? I understand to a point why you are annoyed but I feel sorry for him.

Women often obsess over weight, appearance, looking their best for an occasion, but those feelings don’t discriminate and men can struggle too. I don’t know what the answer it - I’ve never thought about how to broach it with a male. Maybe someone else has experience or thoughts…

SoggyCrackers · 23/08/2024 21:46

Are you annoyed about the exercise or that he's prioritising a hobby over time with your children?

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