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to think my husband is blaming me for his erectile dysfunction?

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PeachSwan · 16/10/2024 21:18

I don’t know what to think anymore, and I’m feeling completely torn. My husband has been having issues with maintaining an erection for the last few months. At first, I tried to be supportive and understanding, but lately, his attitude is really starting to upset me. Whenever it happens, he just laughs it off, but not in a self-deprecating way. Instead, he makes comments that feel like they’re aimed at me.

He’ll say things like, “Have you showered today?” or “Maybe you should see a doctor, you smell down there.” Or when we’re in bed, he’ll casually mention, “Your recent weight gain is really noticeable, those stomach rolls are visible now.” I’ve put on a little weight, but I didn’t think it was enough to be such a big deal.

Now I’m stuck wondering if he’s deflecting and trying to blame me for his problem, or if he’s genuinely lost attraction because of the weight gain and hygiene comments. I’ve never had issues with smell before, so this feels like a sudden, convenient excuse for him. AIBU to think he’s just passing the blame for his erectile dysfunction onto me, or is there something deeper going on that I’m not seeing?

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CarpeVitam · 16/10/2024 22:43

Cosycover · 16/10/2024 21:26

Tell him and and his wee floppy willy to get to fuck.

🤣🤣🤍

Foostit · 16/10/2024 22:43

Cosycover · 16/10/2024 21:26

Tell him and and his wee floppy willy to get to fuck.

This 😂😂😂

greenrollneck · 16/10/2024 22:41

Escaperoom · 16/10/2024 22:04

My DH much older had this issue. Ignored it for a while due to Covid etc. When he eventually went to GP it turned out to be Grade 4 incurable prostate cancer. OP tell your DH this and scare the shit out of him to make him go to GP just in case. Unlikely I know due to his age but not completely impossible.

Oh that's awful, sorry for your news. My DH at 50 also has issues, I'll ask him to get a check.

Foostit · 16/10/2024 22:41

WolfFoxHare · 16/10/2024 21:27

Next time he says you should see the GP, turn it round on him.

This

MeMyCatsAndI · 16/10/2024 22:40

Definitely cheating.

redalex261 · 16/10/2024 22:40

He is utterly horrible to say things (made up things!) like that to you to deflect from his ED.

You need to talk to him (not after a sex failure) and make clear he can't make unjustified remarks like this and expect you to accept it. Also, tell him to get to the GP before the ED gets a grip.

If he makes any other offensive smell remarks then I really would be considering hiring a hitman moving him right on out of my life.

greenrollneck · 16/10/2024 22:39

Stormyweatheroutthere · 16/10/2024 21:26

Few reasons at his age...
Drugs.
Alcohol.
Antidepressants..

Or he is simply a useless twat.
No reason that would imply you are at fault at all though...

I would add or another woman, this can be guilt. It reads a bit like the script.

TiredEyesSoreHeart · 16/10/2024 22:37

PeachSwan · 16/10/2024 21:51

I don't believe he is cheating as he works from home all hours of the day nearly and when goes out I know the friends he goes out with.

"and when goes out I know the friends he goes out with."

They could be covering for him. It happens a LOT with guys.

Havingaswimmoose · 16/10/2024 22:25

Tell him straight.

"The only thing that has changed in our circumstances is your cock."

SnowflakeSmasher86 · 16/10/2024 22:18

Escaperoom · 16/10/2024 22:04

My DH much older had this issue. Ignored it for a while due to Covid etc. When he eventually went to GP it turned out to be Grade 4 incurable prostate cancer. OP tell your DH this and scare the shit out of him to make him go to GP just in case. Unlikely I know due to his age but not completely impossible.

So sorry about your DH @Escaperoom

Great advice though, I’d be putting the onus well and truly back on him and if you can scare the shit out of him at the same time, so much the better. He sounds vile and my first thought was cheating tbh so I wouldn’t put too much effort into working out why a nasty cheating fuck would behave in a nasty disrespectful way, seems to be par for the course.

ISpyNoPlumPie · 16/10/2024 22:17

DoYouReally · 16/10/2024 22:16

He needs a GP.

You need a divorce lawyer.

Damn straight. He’s cruel OP. Why are you defending him?

DoYouReally · 16/10/2024 22:16

He needs a GP.

You need a divorce lawyer.

Renamed · 16/10/2024 22:13

He sounds pathetic. Tell him no sex will be attempted until he’s seen a gp, as the attitude he’s taking is liable to put you off for life.

Blackberriesandcobwebs · 16/10/2024 22:10

He's deflecting his dick problem by taking out his embarassment on you with snarky comments. He needs to speak to his GP and seek help rather than being a bigger dick than his dick IYKWIM

BruFord · 16/10/2024 22:08

If it happens again, I’d look at him very seriously and say “X, we need to make a doctor’s appointment for you urgently. Something must be wrong for you to be having these problems at your age, it’s happened xx times now.”

Flatly refuse to allow him to blame you, it’s his problem and he needs to face it. ( And if it’s porn-related, he can sort that out himself).

lifebyfaith · 16/10/2024 22:06

Instead of admitting he has a problem and wanting to work on it for both your sakes he has chosen to be nasty to you and make you the problem to avoid his obvious embarrassment.

That would be unforgiveable to me. The ED I would accept and want to support him with. His attitude is the behaviour of a bully. It would destroy the relationship for me.

Escaperoom · 16/10/2024 22:04

My DH much older had this issue. Ignored it for a while due to Covid etc. When he eventually went to GP it turned out to be Grade 4 incurable prostate cancer. OP tell your DH this and scare the shit out of him to make him go to GP just in case. Unlikely I know due to his age but not completely impossible.

Rewis · 16/10/2024 22:04

My partner is similar age and has ED. 3 separate GP's have been completely useless. ED is really affecting him. I still sometimes wonder if it is me. However one thing he never does is blame me for it. It got so much better when he figured out that penetrative sex is not a necessity every time and casual mention about not working tonight works a lot better than rolling over in embarrassment. And oddly enough once the pressure is off he can suddenly perform.

My point is that he is being an ass. His masculinity is damaged and he's taking it out on you. Since he is your husband I'd suggest having a conversation outside the bedroom. Tell him how hurtful his comments are and if he in fact believes that. Talk about solutions what he can do, what you can do. If he's going to be all hurt and deflect then it is time to consider the future of the relationship

Edit: oh he's a cheater. Nevermind. Did he cheat when you had kids?

AnneLovesGilbert · 16/10/2024 22:00

PeachSwan · 16/10/2024 21:44

Sorry. Its a bit more complicated I shouldn't have said he cheated in the way I did without context.

What’s the context?

CandyLeBonBon · 16/10/2024 21:57

What a prince Confused

Bumblebeestiltskin · 16/10/2024 21:56

Cosycover · 16/10/2024 21:26

Tell him and and his wee floppy willy to get to fuck.

Absolutely this 👏🏼

bryceQ · 16/10/2024 21:55

Why are you defending his nasty words? It doesn't matter if it was 7 years ago when you gave birth... It's a horrible way to speak to someone you love.

PeachSwan · 16/10/2024 21:51

I don't believe he is cheating as he works from home all hours of the day nearly and when goes out I know the friends he goes out with.

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PeachSwan · 16/10/2024 21:50

bryceQ · 16/10/2024 21:47

You've had three children and he is telling you you have stomach rolls. That's absolutely vile.

I last gave birth 7 years ago and was in really good shape untill recently I gained a little.

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bryceQ · 16/10/2024 21:47

You've had three children and he is telling you you have stomach rolls. That's absolutely vile.