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Ex-DH has stolen my vibrator!

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Absolutesockdrawer · 26/05/2025 10:22

My ex-DH and I have (had!) a good relationship, to the extent that we help each other other by, for example, pet-sitting when the other is away.

I have just been away for three nights with the DC, and DH has been cat-sitting. We got back last night, and this morning first thing the DCs went off to ex-DHs for their regular couple of nights. He came round to pick them up and give me my spare key back, behaving absolutely normally.

I went upstairs to get ready for the day but wanted to use my vibrator before my shower so went to where I keep it. It is well hidden. DH knows where the hiding place is because when we lived together it was kept there.

It has gone. The only explanation is that he has taken it. I definitely put it back there when I used it last.

I am fucking furious. How dare he?? And why? Is it some kind of joke? Does he want me to ask him for it back?! I am minded to text him but am angry and would be embarrassed. Should I just leave it?! What a knob! What a juvenile, stupid thing to do! And he was in my house half an hour ago like butter wouldn’t melt.

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Absolutesockdrawer · 26/05/2025 10:39

thesnailandthewhale · 26/05/2025 10:37

No point mentioning it to him, he’s expecting you to do that. Instead stay quiet and when he mentions it just say you assumed you’d left it at your new friends house :)

Oh that’s a great idea! Ha!

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TourangaLeila · 26/05/2025 10:39

Change the locks
Don't ask him to pet sit again
Buy yourself a new toy

Say nothing, simply act as if nothing untoward has happened.

Absolutesockdrawer · 26/05/2025 10:38

Dogpawsandcatwhiskers · 26/05/2025 10:35

Are you sure the DC couldn't have found it?

Maybe he wants to humiliate you by forcing you to ask for it back. Also it means he's been through your drawers and personal stuff whilst dogsitting.
Sack him for dogsitting and I'd also change the locks as you dont know he hasn't made a copy of the key.

Would be amazed if DCs could’ve found it. It’s high up (for them) behind things, and I doubt it would look appealing to them.

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SpunkySquid · 26/05/2025 10:37

I think it’s really quite creepy, not funny at all. Change your locks op.

thesnailandthewhale · 26/05/2025 10:37

No point mentioning it to him, he’s expecting you to do that. Instead stay quiet and when he mentions it just say you assumed you’d left it at your new friends house :)

Elbowpatch · 26/05/2025 10:37

Report it to the police.

Cloudyvibes · 26/05/2025 10:37

I’m sorry @Absolutesockdrawer I am laughing, not at you but at your ex. What a strange thing to do.

I wouldn’t give him the pleasure of mentioning it. I would act completely normal, just don’t let him in the house alone again…and replace the vibrator 😉

Dogpawsandcatwhiskers · 26/05/2025 10:35

Are you sure the DC couldn't have found it?

Maybe he wants to humiliate you by forcing you to ask for it back. Also it means he's been through your drawers and personal stuff whilst dogsitting.
Sack him for dogsitting and I'd also change the locks as you dont know he hasn't made a copy of the key.

Absolutesockdrawer · 26/05/2025 10:32

Badbadbunny · 26/05/2025 10:30

If you're absolutely certain, it's time to properly separate and not help each other out as he's clearly got no respect for you and can't be trusted. Pointless confronting him as he'll just deny it. Just go non contact and put the whole thing behind you.

Can’t go properly non-contact cos of the DCs but that’s the last time he’s coming in my house without me in it. Unbelievable.

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Badbadbunny · 26/05/2025 10:30

If you're absolutely certain, it's time to properly separate and not help each other out as he's clearly got no respect for you and can't be trusted. Pointless confronting him as he'll just deny it. Just go non contact and put the whole thing behind you.

CheezePleeze · 26/05/2025 10:27

Yeah if he's stealing from you, you'll have to find someone else to look after your pets.