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DH said we have nothing in common

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NewYearSameMeeee · 20/01/2025 11:03

We've been together 14 years, pretty happily.
An argument ensued last night as DH constantly seems to be arranging nights out/trips/meals with friends, but rarely with me. I'm pretty laid back as I believe autonomy is part of married life. No trust issues etc on either side - infidelity isn't the concern. I just feel he doesn't plan much with me.
I've booked for us to see a Comedian we both like and stay over in a nice hotel (last night he tells me he doesn't enjoy stand-up) I suggested going for a meal, he says everything we do revolves around food 🤷‍♀️, suggested maybe days out to nearby little towns (he says we've done them all). Then said we have nothing in common and that's the problem. It stings.
Wondering what the point is anymore if that's how he feels.
When he goes out with friends they generally go to things I wouldn't enjoy such as sports events, music nights in working men's clubs etc - but none of the wives go to these so it's not just me. I'm figuring he enjoys those things and so do his friends and he has plenty of freedom but it would be nice if there was a bit of enthusiasm spending time with me.
He goes for curries with his mates every other week. I do all the cooking at home so sometimes I'd like to have a break from that and go for a meal, but he says the curries are cheap, whereas I'd want to go to a nice pub (is that unreasonable occasionally?)
I'm pretty homely, but I'd like to go out sometimes with my DH else I may as well be single. Am I over reacting?

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Purplecatshopaholic · 20/01/2025 11:17

username299 · 20/01/2025 11:10

I think your relationship is in serious trouble; your husband says you have nothing in common and doesn't want to spend time with you.

My first thought was infidelity as they tend to follow a script, part of which is rewriting history.

My thoughts too. I think you need a serious talk, this sounds like something is going on.

username299 · 20/01/2025 11:10

I think your relationship is in serious trouble; your husband says you have nothing in common and doesn't want to spend time with you.

My first thought was infidelity as they tend to follow a script, part of which is rewriting history.

Choccyscofffy · 20/01/2025 11:05

YANBU. I’d have a serious talk that if he can’t meet you half way then he heading to divorce.