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AIBU?

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to be jealous of DH and his cousin's exclusive nights out?

68 replies

dolldaggabuzzbuzz · 11/07/2011 21:56

My DH's cousin was dumped by her H for an OW. Understandably, she has leaned on my DH for support as he is a very caring and understanding person. I really felt for her and sent her my best wishes. She just wanted to go out for drinks and get pissed with my DH alone. I was fine with this. This has been going on for a couple of months now.

On Saturday, I decided I would like to come with them as I am left at loose ends at the weekend so I offered to drive them on their night out. DH said "I think Cousin just wants it to be me and her" I said "Well I want it to be me, you and her" and I insisted on joining them.

She seemed surprised yet pleased to see me. It was nice to have a night out with them although I had to stay sober while they got pissed together. She was obviously having her ego boosted by having these nights out with DH. She was whispering sweet nothings to him and running her hands through his hair. This behaviour did not phase me as she has always been extremely flirtatious with him - he does not reciprocate.

However, at the end of the night she was saying to him "Remember those times before you met Dolldagga, me and you used to go to that restaurant and they all thought we were a couple? Well XH is going to have the kids over at his every other weekend, lets do that again just me and you every other Friday night and lets go to the clubs on the Saturday nights and Dolldagga can come on the Saturday!"

I have told DH this is going too far now. Am I being unreasonable?

OP posts:
iscream · 11/07/2011 23:28

Oh, you posted while I did, I am really glad you have spoken up.

dolldaggabuzzbuzz · 11/07/2011 23:30

Precisely iscream - but "on Saturdays Dolldagga can come!" How very accommodating!

OP posts:
caramelwaffle · 11/07/2011 23:37

"DH thinks I am not being understanding enough of her pain. I am!"

"D"h is feeding you an emotionally guilt tripping line so he can get out of the house every weekend. THAT is what you should focus on, sort it, then together move on.

Good luck x

ShoutyHamster · 12/07/2011 11:26

His poor poor cousin.

It sounds like she needs a complete break from men.

I am sure as a loving family member you will do your bit to make sure that will happen Grin

ENormaSnob · 12/07/2011 12:30

Very odd.

Your dh has been dating his cousin.

Are you sure he's just been a shoulder for her?

cuttingpicassostoenails · 12/07/2011 12:49

Third husband?

Hmmmmm

Jelly15 · 12/07/2011 12:56

Think I would have said it's me or her along while ago.

likale · 12/07/2011 13:29

YANBU she sounds totally off her trolley

knobbysEx · 13/07/2011 15:47

YABU. Are you insecure just because she is a cousin of the opposite sex? You are invited on the Saturday night so theres obviously nothing going on. I don't see what your problem is?

lazarusb · 13/07/2011 17:09

She has been having an EA with your dh surely? He has let it go on, perhaps she bolsters his ego. I'd be very clear with him and do not ever let this slip.

knobbysex - have you read the thread? Hmm

RunAwayWife · 13/07/2011 17:23

YANBU, THIS IS JUST NASTY.

She needs to find her own man not behave this way with yours

givemesomecandy · 13/07/2011 17:33

Knobbysex- are you the cousin?! Hmm Wink

YANBU OP- I'm glad you have put a stop to it, good on you!

manticlimactic · 13/07/2011 18:56

I'm sorry but I'd have had to say something at the time if anyone,anyone run their fingers through my blokes hair. Hmm

lazarusb · 13/07/2011 19:09

It was a friend of mine running her hands through dh's hair that alerted me to the fact that their friendship wasn't as platonic as I thought. Big wake up call for me.

JamieAgain · 13/07/2011 19:14

But he's no doubt been loving it. He is the problem

Rindercella · 13/07/2011 19:16

I am minded of the 'foot massage' scene in Pulp Fiction. Seriously, would your husband be happy if anyone else ran their fingers through his hair? Supposing his best (male) mate did that? I have a feeling your 'D'H would give him pretty short shift.

They have both been playing you for a fool I am afraid. I am pleased though that you have (finally) put your foot down.

NestaFiesta · 13/07/2011 19:16

OP YANBU. We have all been hurt and/or dumped or upset. However, I don't recall ever going out with my married male cousins and playing couples whilst leaving his wife out. Being emotionally upset or in a crisis does not excuse this behaviour.

His cousin is being very disrespectful of you and your relationship. It's like she's never heard of boundaries. You played a blinder telling the family OP- very embarrassing for both of them. Nice one. She is toxic.

NotADudeExactly · 13/07/2011 20:45

She was whispering sweet nothings to him and running her hands through his hair

Erm, WTF?!?

I'm not really a jealous kind of person, but the woman who tries that on my DH in my presence is not getting anywhere near him ever again if I can prevent it. Never mind solo dates.

YANBU about not liking this.

Your DH is BU for not telling her to back off, though. I'd be pretty pissed off at him.

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