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AIBU to find DH's hairiness repulsive

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Mixedupmuddledup · 21/08/2013 08:18

I've n/c for this but am a regular, just don't want this linked to me as I think DH knows my user name.

He has always been quite hirsute and it's never bothered me, I quite like some of it in fact - bit like having a real life teddy bear! But as he's got older he's got hairier in places that are less appealing - like his back - and I find it really gross.

I know I should accept him as he is as I would expect him to do if something happened that changed my appearance, and I know it's not his fault, just one of those things, but it's really putting me off touching him, I can't help it.

I think what really pisses me off is that he refuses to do anything about it. I was very overweight for a while, I realised it wasn't ideal so I (slowly and with a lot of effort) lost weight. I could accept this if it was something he had no choice about but he could easily go and get waxed or something - he doesn't seem to care though, finds it funny in fact (nervous laughter though maybe?) and makes no attempt to hide it from me - he just lumbers into bed all naked and hairy and doesnt even think of putting a tshirt on despite knowing I hate seeing it.

I'm prepared to be told I'm being a cow, I know I should be more tolerant and love him as he is but surely he should make some effort to ensure I still find him attractive?

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valiumredhead · 21/08/2013 14:36

Do you still love him OP? Only your question about moonlight and roses hints that things aren't so great. Do you think you are focusing on his hairiness as you don't like him that much.

Ignore all of the above if it doesn't apply.

IvanaCake · 21/08/2013 16:07

I don't think your Dh's body hair is the issue here. Do you still love him?

My Dh is very hairy. I don't find his back hair particularly attractive but I would never expect him to wax. I love him how he is and would never expect him to change to suit me.

I'm overweight and would be absolutely devastated if he told me he found that (or any!) aspect of me repulsive.

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