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I really don't fancy my OH

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Iaintdonenothing · 27/01/2019 14:49

Just that really. We met at a mutual hobby, and slowly fell for each other. He even jokes that if he spoke to me at a bar I would have walked the other way.

I just really dislike his fashion choices (big baggy hoodies, jeans that show his underwear but are skinny on his legs with white trainers). His hair style is just awful (looks like hes got a bowl cut), and he wears a flat cap over the top. He actually looks like a 15-year-old on a long haul flight - I don't think I'd mind so much but he pays a huge amount for these 'designer' brands and is quite into his 'fashion'.

He suits a beard but when he shaves it off he's really not a good looker. He's also gained a few pounds but that bothers me the least.

I feel really bad for feeling this way and I try not to mention it to him as I know if the shoe was on the other foot I'd be classed as abusive for wanting to change the way he looks.

I do love his personality and him just not the way he looks. He's always showing me new things what he's bought and all I can say is umm. The only item I like is his beany hat as it hides his hair. I mean, the hair is my biggest issue and when he gets it cut back in my heart stops.

He's now getting paranoid about it and always asks me what I think, or asked me if I think he looks good and I tell him I love him.

OP posts:
ravenmum · 27/01/2019 18:42

women police one another on being fair to men, in a way men don't one another on being fair to women
Yes, we women are obviously not perfect, but men have got some catching up to do if they want to be like us.

Sethos · 27/01/2019 18:46

This is really sad. Sad Please finish with him so that he's got a better chance of finding someone who loves him for him, and either doesn't care about his crap fashion sense, or is honest enough to tell him.

SomethingNastyInTheBallPool · 27/01/2019 18:47

If you don’t actually like his face, there’s really no hope for the relationship. Seriously. Dump him (kindly).

Unbias123 · 27/01/2019 18:57

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category12 · 27/01/2019 19:05

Funny that you see factual debunking of your post as hate, unbias. Hmm

ShadyLady53 · 27/01/2019 19:13

I think you need to end it. You aren’t physically attracted to him. You need to be physically attracted to someone in order to have a healthy relationship. This isn’t fair to him. He deserves someone who fancies the pants off him.

MrsTerryPratcett · 27/01/2019 19:16

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Prisonbreak · 27/01/2019 19:19

I don’t think it’s shallow at all to want to be attracted to your other half. My man is incredibly sexy but if he was as you described, I’d be off

tashac89 · 27/01/2019 19:21

Not being attracted to someone just is what it is but for christ sake let the man go find someone who is. You aren't being nice by holding on to him.

Springmachine · 27/01/2019 19:22

I love my DH and think he's the most handsome man, but fancy him less without w beard. That's ok surly?

perfectstorm · 27/01/2019 19:27

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LilyMumsnet · 27/01/2019 19:47

Hi folks

Can we keep this on topic for the OP, please?

Tigger001 · 27/01/2019 19:51

So leave him and let him find someone who loves him for him, and all of him. Give him the chance to be with someone who makes him feel comfortable, loved and the she hasn't settled and thinks they are better than them.

SimplySteve · 27/01/2019 23:51

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liverbird10 · 28/01/2019 00:12

Grow up.

paintinmyhairAgain · 28/01/2019 22:05

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