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To not give up my second job despite dh request

116 replies

Redleafblower · 16/10/2018 13:23

Name changed.

Disclaimers/pre-empting.

  1. I know some of you will think this is gross. My post isn't about that.
  2. I consider it a business and comply with everything that entails. I describe it as selling second hand clothes.
  3. It's through a third party site so I'm only known by my username. They don't know any of my real details and will never meet me or have private contact details.
  4. Only my husband knows irl.

A few years back I started selling my used knickers as a second job. We needed the money and although he was very reluctant, my dh agreed. I didn't ask his permission as such but I wanted his ok.

It's been slow but I've built up a good client base. Although it doesn't bring in a fortune and we no longer need the money, it is good for frivolities. Last year it paid for a holiday and a few day trips etc. It certainly helps us have things we wouldn't otherwise. To me, it's easy money.

My dh has decided he wants me to stop because he doesn't like it. I don't see the issue, it's not his thing but everyone has their own kinks. He wouldn't have an issue if I worked in Ann Summers or whatever. There's a market for it, and it's very little effort for my part and has zero impact on anyone else.

If I stopped my regulars would go somewhere else and there's been a big increase in people doing this so it would be tough to build it back up if I decided to go back to it.

I think we would miss the money.

I've not refused but I pointed out the benefits and that it doesn't affect him and no one knows. I'm descreet about it and I don't have dirty underwear lying around around or anything like that. All he sees is the packages ready to post. He doesn't even see me wrap them. They don't smell. He does sometimes help me with sorting out the financial aspect.

So who is being unreasonable, dh for asking me to stop something which doesn't negatively impact on him at all or am I not respecting his wishes over a bit of a weird subject?

OP posts:
ohshitonit · 16/10/2018 19:34

Everyone's laughing at the op but not addressing the fact their husbands wank to porn actresses Grin isn't that embarrassing too?

DianaT1969 · 16/10/2018 19:35

I saw it on Orange is the New Black.
Carry on OP. You aren't hurting anyone IMO. You can bet some of your husband's mates are sending dick pics unsolicited to random women online that they've never met (judging by the dating threads on here).

MsHopey · 16/10/2018 19:41

Not sure how DH would feel. We're skint though and he's very secure in our relationship.
Again, I don't think there's much call for my black Primark granny pants in a size 20, unfortunately.

I also agree with PP if he said he was uncomfortable from the start, fair enough, but a year later is a but weird.

Rainbowtrain · 16/10/2018 19:50

A few years back I started selling my used knickers as a second job.

I was about to start watching recorded BakeOffs but shall stay here instead 😀🍿

muchalover · 16/10/2018 19:55

It seems that your DH and some MNers think that he in some way owns your body and your bodily fluids. I cannot see the harm in this and IMO your DH needs to get over himself -as do several MNers-

TammySwansonTwo · 16/10/2018 19:56

That article...

You get more for period stains? Jesus. With my periods I could churn out about 20 pairs a day 10 days a month, I’d be minted.

ilovepixie · 16/10/2018 21:45

Can you pm me the website? I'd love a job like that!

Peachsnowpop · 16/10/2018 23:10

He is BU - This is a great little money earner. You're not having sex With anyone or showing them ur bits. It's easy money.

TokyoSushi · 16/10/2018 23:21

Well, who knew that this was even a thing?! 

Wherearemycarkeys · 17/10/2018 03:36

Haha I'm surprised by the responses. My first thought was "Some idiot will buy my pants? How do I sign up?"

stellabird · 17/10/2018 04:40

The mind boggles. I mean, how "used" are these knickers ? Just worn once and still pretty clean ? Or not ?

Tripoli27 · 04/11/2018 20:59

I would like to ask you a question. Can you PM me?

ToPlanZ · 04/11/2018 21:57

Hmmm I know someone who did this and it was all a bit unsavoury. However her regulars did get photos of her and did want to 'chat' to her via email so maybe slightly different to your situation. She was essentially providing a sexual service for money though and I think quite a few partners would baulk at that.

HollowTalk · 04/11/2018 21:59

Come on, everyone. Think before you post.

MrsStrowman · 04/11/2018 22:26

It's grim but not on your part, if idiot men are willing to pay you good money for a pair of m and s drawers you've worn for the day more fool them. They don't even know who you are. There's nothing in this that exploits you and DH is a hypocrite, he was happy for you to do it even when it was paying for luxuries not necessities. Apparently there's a good market in dirty socks too OP, god bless the foot fetishests!

Tripoli27 · 04/11/2018 22:47

Just wondering if you could give me some advice on how to do it myself

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