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Do you find your DH attractive?

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Thenamesmom · 28/08/2025 13:03

I’ve been with DH for 9 years but recently a situation happened where I was around a very attractive man (all innocent) but for the first time in many years I actually thought wow he’s attractive.

I actually felt quite guilty about it. I told DH and we both laughed about it as this man was literally created by god himself (he was Italian and Cuban) so you can only imagine.

It made me realise that I have never felt that about my DH? I don’t look at him and think oh my god I want to rip you clothes off. DH is quite short dad body and is balding quite quickly. It’s made me wonder if this is why our sex life has been affected as I’m not actually attracted to him. I love him to pieces but not attracted to him.

Im not perfect myself I’ve had 3 kids but made the effort to loose the weight and I still make an effort like I did pre kids.

Its left me feeling a bit confused in all honesty and I hope no one judges me from this post. Do you all find your husband/partners attractive?

OP posts:
AlligatorTears · 28/08/2025 15:47

Yes I do. Not all day every day. Hormones play a big part. But yes I have always found my husband attractive and I still do.

Floundering66 · 28/08/2025 15:46

A different kind of attraction! We met aged 21 and I instantly fancied him - we are 36 now so have both changed! I think seeing him every day, I almost forget to see him in that light - he’s become part of the furniture in a sense.

Loulabelle1234 · 28/08/2025 15:44

I adore my husband and when we first met we couldn't get enough of each other, however the wanting to rip each others clothes off has definitely worn off. We've been together 30 years so it was bound to happen.

Cazzovuoi · 28/08/2025 15:38

Yes I very much fancy my DH.

When we met he had a bit of a dad bod but he decided to go to the gym and never stopped. He's buff, has abs and really sexy muscles. He's got a head of salt and pepper hair and a beard.

He's completely my type.

Why I love him is a whole different story. He's the kindest, softest, most supportive, most loving person I have ever met. He's my cheerleader.

SunnyDolly · 28/08/2025 15:34

Thenamesmom · 28/08/2025 13:34

I guess I was really attracted to his kindness and how family oriented he was. I was a young single mum when I met him. I loved his beard and he was much slimmer! He was a hard worker too. But now he’s a bit lazy and moody he’s a complete different person. It wasn’t so much the attraction really it was everything.

OP this reads like you were looking for a partner / protector when you met. Saying ‘I liked his beard’ actually makes me feel really sad for you!!
I am still very attracted to DH (together 11 years) and was from day one - it’s why I wanted to have sex with him 🤣 Frustratingly he’s getting better as he gets older too, not something I’ve been blessed with!!!
But yes, I’m still very attracted to him - I don’t think I could physically have sex with him otherwise.

recipientofraspberries · 28/08/2025 15:30

Yep. Been with him nine years and still never fancied anyone as much as I fancy him. Doesn't mean to say I haven't found others attractive - I have! But I just fancy the pants off him. It's not all just his physical attributes but his energy, his mannerisms, way he talks, everything.

FrustratedOldLady · 28/08/2025 15:28

MissJoGrant · 28/08/2025 14:56

Honestly, I think it's out of order when people do this. If you're planning to leave him when your kids are 18 then you should tell him because, you know, maybe that's not a plan he wants. If he knew, he could make a decision now.

Perhaps you'll tell me it's none of my business - and it isn't. But you've stuck it on an Internet forum so 🤷‍♂️

Fair enough from the context I gave.
He knows, I’ve had a thread on here before about our virtually sexless marriage.
He knows the score, I’ve said if things don’t improve I won’t be staying after youngest gets to 18. He is fine as things are and doesn’t want to try and improve things, so I don’t feel bad about my plans.

DaisyDukesAuntie · 28/08/2025 15:27

Yes, he is well fit!

midlifemumma · 28/08/2025 15:25

My husband and I have been together 12 years and I still find him as attractive now as I did then, I fancy the pants off him!

Echobelly · 28/08/2025 15:18

Yes, I do. He's lost his hair, which was already in its way out when we met, but he still has a sexy smile and the most amazing green eyes.

Astrabees · 28/08/2025 15:15

Yes. After 41 years I still find him very attractive. He has looked after himself and still has a slim athletic physique. It is however his lovely brown eyes and lovely smile that make me go weak at the knees.

Overnightoatsareyummy · 28/08/2025 15:15

I find my DH attractive, he is tall, dark and handsome! He’s charming, intelligent, funny, hard working and I still get excited when I see him come through the door. I have been with him nearly 16 years. He’s a real catch and I am so proud to be married to him. We both make an effort to look after ourselves.

NotFragileLikeAFlowerFragileLikeABomb · 28/08/2025 15:11

Yes! I look at him most days and think… god you’re sexy/hot/handsome/manly/strong

KawasakiBabe · 28/08/2025 15:09

I met my DH 31 years ago and thought “wow, he’s beautiful”. We didn’t get together for another 3.5yrs, I got used to how handsome he was and he was just a mate. When I realised he fancied me too, I was shocked but really happy. He’s in his early 50’s now and I think he’s even more handsome now than he was then.

KiwiFall · 28/08/2025 15:09

We’ve been together for 34 years and yes I still find my DH attractive. Sure his hair is thinner and he too is a bit thinner but yes he still does it for me 😜

Tangerinenets · 28/08/2025 15:06

30 years in and yes I still look at him and think he’s gorgeous.

Tagyoureit · 28/08/2025 15:05

My DH is very sexy and I fancy the pants off him! We've been together for 8 years and we're still like teenagers and always sneak in a quick snog where we can!

Livpool · 28/08/2025 15:04

I find DH attractive - out bodies have both changed over the 14 years we have been together but we are still attracted to each other

curious79 · 28/08/2025 15:03

There’s a lot I find very attractive about my DH but also a few traits / aspects I find despicable / disgusting

Starlight1984 · 28/08/2025 15:01

Yep massively! He's the sexiest man alive in my eyes 😍

80smonster · 28/08/2025 14:57

Yes I do, and still regularly see other ladies checking him out. However the lusty ‘want to rip your clothes off as soon as we are alone’ has waned since having a young child and entering perimenopause. Many older friends have told me this is temporary and that your sex life (just like the rest of life) has peaks and troughs. Do you find his personality attractive? Humour and wit don’t fade with age.

MissJoGrant · 28/08/2025 14:56

FrustratedOldLady · 28/08/2025 14:17

No, not really. He’s looked after himself, but our sex life is crap and has been for years.
I kind of see him as a friendly roommate really. Waiting for kids to get to 18 and then I can’t see us staying together.
Looking back, I’m not sure we were ever each others type and we just got together (friends for years first) because it was convenient and safe 😂
Benefit of hindsight.

Honestly, I think it's out of order when people do this. If you're planning to leave him when your kids are 18 then you should tell him because, you know, maybe that's not a plan he wants. If he knew, he could make a decision now.

Perhaps you'll tell me it's none of my business - and it isn't. But you've stuck it on an Internet forum so 🤷‍♂️

JulioDonaldson · 28/08/2025 14:52

Very much so! I think it increases the longer we're together. He takes good care of himself too.

AndresyFiorella · 28/08/2025 14:49

FrustratedOldLady · 28/08/2025 14:17

No, not really. He’s looked after himself, but our sex life is crap and has been for years.
I kind of see him as a friendly roommate really. Waiting for kids to get to 18 and then I can’t see us staying together.
Looking back, I’m not sure we were ever each others type and we just got together (friends for years first) because it was convenient and safe 😂
Benefit of hindsight.

Similar. I even knew it at the time, so can't comfort myself I was doing what I thought was best; I was just a coward with low self esteem. I'm not able to be as sanguine as you about it though. Sometimes it hits me like a brick and I can't stop crying.

tuvamoodyson · 28/08/2025 14:48

Yes.

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