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AIBU?

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Am I an absolute mug?

46 replies

Immyidiot · 09/12/2019 22:23

DH mentioned that he had spoken to an old mutual friend (who is absolutely stunning might I add).
He explained how she’d posted a picture on Instagram of her in a very revealing bodysuit. He messaged her when he saw the picture and said ‘oh my god, you look so sexy. Wish my wife would wear something like that. Wow’. That’s what he told me he said anyway. I haven’t asked to see any proof.
I’m absolutely livid he spoke to another woman like this. He absolutely cannot see why I’m annoyed at him.
AIBU?

OP posts:
user1473878824 · 09/12/2019 22:28

What the fuck?! So inappropriate and how did this even come up in conversation?!

gothefcktosleep · 09/12/2019 22:28

Did he say that to get a rise out of you?

Choice4567 · 09/12/2019 22:29

Did he say why he was telling you?! I'd be fuming. Completely inappropriate

BalsamicVin · 09/12/2019 22:30

YABU to stay with a sleazy fucker

Immyidiot · 09/12/2019 22:31

No idea why he bought it up. He said it so calmly and seriously and genuinely cannot see why I’m annoyed about it.

OP posts:
rhubarbcrumbles · 09/12/2019 22:34

Pin a picture of Borat (complete with mankini) to the fridge with a note saying 'so sexy, in only you would wear one' and see what he thinks of that.

Immyidiot · 09/12/2019 22:38

@rhubarbcrumbles oh my god Grin

OP posts:
Ohyesiam · 09/12/2019 22:39

Blimy he’s brave to tell you that. Many men have lost a testicle for less!

Does he have an ulterior motive, like shaming you?

Sparklfairy · 09/12/2019 22:41

It's negging in one form or another. Designed to put you down and erode your self esteem.

MadameButterface · 09/12/2019 22:43

“ He absolutely cannot see why I’m annoyed at him. ”

Bollocks. Does he often gaslight you like this? What a cunt

PepePig · 09/12/2019 22:46

He's disgusting.

Hayl3e · 09/12/2019 22:47

Straight up, you have well and truly been mugged off! He can understand why you're mad, he just won't admit it because that means he has to accept what he's done is inherently wrong.

HappyHoolet · 09/12/2019 22:49

TF?!

Nooooooo.

Magicpaintbrush · 09/12/2019 22:50

That is unforgivably disrespectful, hurtful and wrong. How emotionally vacant is he that he can't see that??

Wakingupnow · 09/12/2019 22:51

If hes said nothing wrong, he'll have no problem in you sharing this lovely anecdote with his friends and family in passing.Hmm

No, thought not.

AcrobaticCardigan · 09/12/2019 22:51

Oh wow. I am seething on your behalf OP!

pumpkinpie01 · 09/12/2019 22:53

So so disrespectful, I would be fuming

nurseymummyx · 09/12/2019 22:53

Oh bless your heart you are not a mug, but he is Grin get him gone what a twat.

ThatssomebadhatHarry · 09/12/2019 22:55

Of course he knows why your pissed off. This is why he told you. So you a) try harder to please him. B) get jealous and give him an ego boost C) both

Craftycorvid · 09/12/2019 22:56

My response to such transparent twattery would be along the lines of - ‘well, I wish my spouse would develop some tact and sensitivity...or a brain....never mind!’

iamtinkabella · 09/12/2019 22:59

i am so unbelievably angry on your behalf, OP. Get one over on him (well i would anywaySmile) then decide if hes worth being in your life

memaymamo · 09/12/2019 23:18

If you want to be mature about this (and you may not, because he wasn't), sit him down and explain why it was hurtful and inappropriate. Ask him how he'd feel if you saw a picture of a male friend lifting weights at the gym, muscles and penis bulging out everywhere, and you commented, "OMG, now that's a man! Can you tell my DH to work out too so he's as hot as you?" Or similar.

If he can't empathise and say sorry, then you've got bigger problems.

Personally I think it's a bit of a plus that he told you at least, it makes him look stupid-sleazy rather than underhanded-sleazy. Maybe there's hope for him to change

AlwaysDancing1234 · 09/12/2019 23:18

Sounds like he wants to get a reaction out of you, nasty.

TimeForNewStart · 09/12/2019 23:20

But that woman will now think he’s fishing for an affair!!!

ShannonShouts · 09/12/2019 23:24

God that’s disgusting.

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