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Fed up with DH’s pervy friend coming round our house

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PearlGold · 20/03/2025 17:14

I would welcome some second opinions here, I’ve had a big row with my DH this afternoon.

-DH’s best friend split up with his partner a few weeks ago
-Said friend has been increasingly spending time at our house with DH - watching television, the odd drink on a weekend etc
-The past two weeks, he has started to make inappropriate comments about women and in general. Examples below:

DH and I needed to pop out leaving him in the house for about an hour, and he said ‘don’t worry, I won’t raid your knicker draw’ which had DH in stitches.

We were watching one of the soaps where there are two female characters who are romantically involved, and he casually said ‘it’s a shame they don’t show them getting the strapon’s out’, DH simply said ‘not before the watershed’.

Another character came on screen and he said something about not kicking her out of bed for farting, again really childish.

He is very bitter about women in general, and keeps slagging off his ex which is really awkward as we met as couples in the past and I got on with her.

I have told DH enough is enough and there must be other friends and family he can spend evenings with. DH says he is just being a friend and that he clearly doesn’t mean any offence by his comments.

I am seriously pissed off now and want my house back!

OP posts:
Plmii · 21/03/2025 20:23

Read him the tiot act?

Absolutely no point OP.
Both of them have made a point of absolutely humiliating you.
That scum friend in farting, your husband implying the same about you.

Neither of them have a scrap of respect for you.

You truly are married to scum and he has moved his friend in to reinforce just how little you count.

This is your life OP.
I feel desperately sorry for your children.
What an excuse of a man they have as a father.

Oh and his friend is deliberately provoking you to find out just how little respect your husband has for you.
Your scum husband rose to the challenge and heaped further humiliation upon you.

WorkItUpYourBangle · 21/03/2025 20:22

What age are you all, 21? You're a grown married woman being dictated to by his friend like you're youngsters. There's no way anyone would be calling to my house once a week let alone 3 times and if my husband told me he was coming back he'd be told if he turns up at my door you'll both be homeless. Wise up OP. You don't give your home up for anybody. His comments about women are just low IQ, unfunny attempts at wit but the fart would have done me in. So incredibly rude and looks like he's making himself at home. Tell him to get to feck.

menopausalfart · 21/03/2025 20:22

Doesn't sound as if either of them has any respect for you.

Pedallleur · 21/03/2025 20:22

This character is pushing the boundaries and seeing what he can get away with. Dinner cooked, heating on, TV on. All for free and lads together farting, belching, hoping for some snacks and having some lads talk that resembles Men Behaving Badly. Soon he will be staying there overnight. Got to stop it now.

quantumbutterfly · 21/03/2025 20:19

valentinka31 · 21/03/2025 20:04

sorry but to me the comments are daft banter between male friends, no big deal. Your DH does the same. I bet when they are alone it's a lot of the time. As do many guys.

Edited

...and women talk about stuff between themselves when men aren't around, but you consider the people you're with.My boys know I will disapprove but not be offended by sweariness, but they wouldn't do it in front of their grandma because it would offend her .

Zanzara · 21/03/2025 20:15

I very rarely swear OP, but please take this one from an old, wise woman.

Kick both of the Fuckers out.

The friend is vile, and now he's bitter and twisted too. And your husband is lapping it up and currying favour with this vile specimen. How old is he? Six?

Please remember the saying, when someone shows you who he is, believe him. I'm sorry my darling, but you picked a dud.

quantumbutterfly · 21/03/2025 20:14

LlynTegid · 20/03/2025 19:01

No wonder the partner left him if his behaviour is typical of how he was when they were together.

Indeed. I can't imagine why he's still single.🙄

Fraaances · 21/03/2025 20:13

Honestly, kick them both out. Tell them you’ve had enough catering to dickheads. Go watch the football at the pub. I would also ask if he enjoyed the meal he wasn’t invited to. Yes? Good, because that was the last one he was getting. If he wants to eat he can put his hand in his pocket and buy a fucking pizza. You’re not their brother or their buddy and deserve some respect in your own home.

RoastDinnerSmellsNice · 21/03/2025 20:10

FFS OP, go downstairs, guns blazing, turn off the TV, and tell the pair of them that you are sick and tired of their purile behaviour, and that if they want to watch the football they can fuck off down the pub, and unless they're prepared to behave like gentlemen in your home, then they needn't bother to come back!

NotbloodyGivingupYet · 21/03/2025 20:09

Doubledenim305 · 21/03/2025 19:59

Her husband wants him there. Therein lies the problem.

This.
You have a DH problem.
It feels to me that your DH has had his head turned by his dickhead friend's unfettered comments. Like he's suddenly realised he doesn't have to self censor, because you can't actually do anything about it. And he doesn't even have to say anything himself, dickhead friend says it all for him.
He's not just refusing to stand up to him, he's actually enjoying watching you squirm. And getting bolder himself every day.
You're going to have to be very clear in your mind what you want the outcome to be here, because I think it could get very messy very quickly.

Bumblebeestiltskin · 21/03/2025 20:08

Genuinely, why are you being so wet?

AllTheTreesOfTheField · 21/03/2025 20:08

Is this an episode from Men Behaving Badly? 🤔

CatMummyOf3 · 21/03/2025 20:07

MidnightMillie · 20/03/2025 17:54

NO

It's your home as much as your husband's.

YOU need to call him out no matter how uncomfortable it might feel.

Don't play into his stereotype of 'feeble' little woman.

Totally agree with this.

I don't think DH is going to do anything anyway, it's up to you to set (and enforce) the boundaries. He's only going to get worse if left unchecked, now's the time to put a stop to his childish comments.

Onemorenamechangeagain · 21/03/2025 20:06

Doubledenim305 · 21/03/2025 19:59

Her husband wants him there. Therein lies the problem.

Chuck them both out. Problem solved.

SandyY2K · 21/03/2025 20:05

PearlGold · 20/03/2025 22:28

According to DH that’s an innocent comment and he doesn’t think any other woman would take offence!!

Your DH is wrong. It's offensive and disrespectful.

I'd have had to say something if it was me. Something like " I don't find that funny at all"

Then walk away.

valentinka31 · 21/03/2025 20:04

sorry but to me the comments are daft banter between male friends, no big deal. Your DH does the same. I bet when they are alone it's a lot of the time. As do many guys.

Onemorenamechangeagain · 21/03/2025 20:02

MayaPinion · 21/03/2025 19:58

’Jeez, Bob, no wonder Linda got the ick. You’re giving me the ick too.’

’Give it a rest, Bob. This isn’t a Carry On movie and you’re not Sid James.’

’No wonder Linda left you if this how you talk about women.’

’Don’t be such a dick, Bob.’

’I’ve had enough of your misogynistic crap, Bob. Get the fuck out of my house. You sound creepy as hell.’

I second this

Doubledenim305 · 21/03/2025 19:59

NotsosunnyShropshire · 21/03/2025 19:37

Next time he does it, just throw him out. Immediately

It’s your home too and you shouldn’t be made to feel uncomfortable.

Her husband wants him there. Therein lies the problem.

Daleksatemyshed · 21/03/2025 19:59

Sorry Op but please read my earlier post - this is just the start unless you woman up. He'll turn up early for dinner more and more and he'll be sleeping at your place before you know it. This is not the time to suffer in silence

Arctician · 21/03/2025 19:58

No, you are NOT being unreasonable. You are being FAR too accommodating. Tell your DH that said friend’s honeymoon separation spell is over. Period. No doubt the friend has a redeeming characteristic or two … but fundamentally he’s a creep and an ignorant dick. Furthermore your DH should be putting YOUR concerns above his pal’s neediness. I’m a bit surprised that he doesn’t appear to be doing so anyway. Your home isn’t a ‘guys drinking den’ where nothing’s off limits. So.. buckle up girl. DH needs to know that this is a non-negotiable situation. The guy doesn’t darken your doorstep again. The honeymoon is over. Any backsliding and there will be HELL to pay.

Doubledenim305 · 21/03/2025 19:58

PearlGold · 21/03/2025 19:51

I’m sat upstairs on my bed absolutely furious!

DH’s friend was round at 6 - two hours before the football even started and I was in the process of cooking a meal for us to sit down and eat as a family. DH said he could join us and luckily I’d done enough to just about stretch to an extra portion.

I was then sat on the sofa with them both afterwards (cans of beer in hand). DH’s friend said something like ‘football on a Friday, that must be revenge for all those evenings of Love Island you’ve made him sit through’. I pointed out I’ve never watched Love Island in my life. He asked if I watch women’s football, to which I said no, and he said he doesn’t blame me and he doesn’t either.

Shortly after he then did the most exaggerated, loud fart which greatly amused DH. I said I’d appreciate it if he went to the bathroom to do that and his reply was simply ‘I’m only human, don’t tell me you’re one of those women who don’t do it too’. Gross. DH added ‘you wouldn’t want to be in our bedroom most mornings I’ll tell you that’ which had them both chuckling away again.

I told them I was going upstairs and gave DH a stare which told him I’m pissed off. I am going to read the riot act once his friend has gone later and tell him I’ve had enough and he isn’t welcome here anymore.

The football hasn’t even started yet ffs!

All that after u had cooked both of them a meal 😳 ur a bigger woman than me.
To be honest sounds like ur husband is like him and that's why he's his best friend.
I wouldn't be with him to be honest. Just disgusting behaviour and attitude from them both.

MayaPinion · 21/03/2025 19:58

’Jeez, Bob, no wonder Linda got the ick. You’re giving me the ick too.’

’Give it a rest, Bob. This isn’t a Carry On movie and you’re not Sid James.’

’No wonder Linda left you if this how you talk about women.’

’Don’t be such a dick, Bob.’

’I’ve had enough of your misogynistic crap, Bob. Get the fuck out of my house. You sound creepy as hell.’

Pippyls67 · 21/03/2025 19:55

Why are you telling your Dh and not directly telling the friend? You have standards and if he can’t honour them he must go. You simply tell him that. Be assertive and he’ll respect you appropriately. It’s your home. Speak up. You have EVERY right to.

PearlGold · 21/03/2025 19:51

I’m sat upstairs on my bed absolutely furious!

DH’s friend was round at 6 - two hours before the football even started and I was in the process of cooking a meal for us to sit down and eat as a family. DH said he could join us and luckily I’d done enough to just about stretch to an extra portion.

I was then sat on the sofa with them both afterwards (cans of beer in hand). DH’s friend said something like ‘football on a Friday, that must be revenge for all those evenings of Love Island you’ve made him sit through’. I pointed out I’ve never watched Love Island in my life. He asked if I watch women’s football, to which I said no, and he said he doesn’t blame me and he doesn’t either.

Shortly after he then did the most exaggerated, loud fart which greatly amused DH. I said I’d appreciate it if he went to the bathroom to do that and his reply was simply ‘I’m only human, don’t tell me you’re one of those women who don’t do it too’. Gross. DH added ‘you wouldn’t want to be in our bedroom most mornings I’ll tell you that’ which had them both chuckling away again.

I told them I was going upstairs and gave DH a stare which told him I’m pissed off. I am going to read the riot act once his friend has gone later and tell him I’ve had enough and he isn’t welcome here anymore.

The football hasn’t even started yet ffs!

OP posts:
EdithBond · 21/03/2025 19:44

katepilar · 21/03/2025 19:18

It doesnt make any difference, or not much, that he doesnt mean any offence. He still does cause offence.

And more to the point should be aware that it would cause offence. He wouldn’t say it in a professional setting, so he knows it’s not acceptable.

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