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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

to think Swinging is disgusting? (long rant sorry)

231 replies

TanishasMum · 23/10/2007 18:06

I have a problem with friends of ours that are into swinging - she even likes women iykwim?. The thing is, DH likes this couple and don't get me wrong they are a nice couple but I feel very uncomfortable around them especially her as she constantly talks about sex and what they get up to with other couples (makes me feel sick).

Anyway, we meet up with them once a month for a drink/meal and their DD is the same age as ours but AIBU to not want to bother with this couple anymore? My DH likes them though - I think her constant flirting flatters him she is rather big breasted and she asks him jokingly if he wants a feel . I am not exaggerating about this, she is the biggest flirt I have ever met in my life.

I think DH is more than happy to continue the friendship but I am not. I am defo not into swinging but I am wondering if my DH secretly wants to . So AIBU?

OP posts:
whomovedmychocolate · 23/10/2007 19:43

I had to set fire to some pampas grass when I moved into this house just in case people got the wrong impression.

The solution to the OP is simple, mock up a brochure on dogging and out perve the woman. Ask her is she minds doing it in an open top pope mobile or icecream van with the bell going.

Next suggest that as well as including yourself and your husband, household pets should be invited (don't forget the fish from the pond).

If she says yes to all of that, set up a webcam and broadcast it (post the URL here) you could make lots of money!

zippitippitoes · 23/10/2007 19:44

yeah well u do have to have standards that's a different matter

pointydog · 23/10/2007 19:44

choccers, the seed of pampas can never be destroyed

boolepew · 23/10/2007 19:44

Oh joy! the annoying couple 'round the corner from me has pampas grass in their front garden.

DottydotsofBloodOnTheFloor · 23/10/2007 19:45

We've got pampas grass in our front garden and very nice it looks too...

pointydog · 23/10/2007 19:49

oh yes it looks looovely, all soft and swishy like the caress of a strnger's fingertips...

motherinferior · 23/10/2007 19:49

Some of them were wives, actually.

boolepew · 23/10/2007 19:52

This reminds of magazine articles where the interviewee is saying' no, none of my family know I whip men; am prostitute; swing; like to be wrapped in cling film to the washing line'. Yet their name and picture are published. Way to go on how to keep a secret.
Have you noticed that no swingers/dogging type of person are any great shakes to look at? Bet Brad doesn't do it.

whomovedmychocolate · 23/10/2007 19:53

Pointydog - oh but it can. You just need a lot of petrol and a flamethrower. Tis great fun too!

Also sets up your reputation with the neighbours as an extreme gardener, so they don't think it weird when you mow at 4am!

harleyweendemon · 23/10/2007 19:53

i quite like pampas grass

pmsl @ "she even likes women iykwim"

zippitippitoes · 23/10/2007 19:54

yeah that is a brilliant touch..i have to text it to lou i think..she is missing a ball..i told her

NomDeBroomstick · 23/10/2007 19:55

There's pampas grass in the flower beds at DD's school

(So that's what the PTA get up to.....)

Blu · 23/10/2007 19:56

Can I come round and thrust my (Inferior) jugs in your DP's face, then , MI?

whomovedmychocolate · 23/10/2007 19:56

I like women.

Doesn't mean I want to play 'where's the rabbit' with them though

Blu · 23/10/2007 19:57

WE've got a lavender bush, some thyme and a sort of pale green fleshy / waxy looking plant with little red bud things on top.

What sort of perversion does that broadcast, I wonder?

ScottishMummy · 23/10/2007 19:58

whomovedmychocolate LOL or growling at the bear as billy connolloy called it

Lulumama · 23/10/2007 19:58

"What gets me is someone on another thread mentioned they fancied an affair and got slated people were saying what about her marriage vows etc. Well swinging is no different - both partners are being unfaithful right?"

yes tanishasmum, but with their spouse right next to them.. so no lies, deceit or going behind anyones back

so it is kind of different

FWIW, i have a perfectly boring monogamous relationship with DH, but i give not one fig what my friends do in their bedrooms or wherever as long as they don;t expect me to do it too

live and let live

pointydog · 23/10/2007 19:59

lavender bush Vs pampas?

Lavendar means rather inhibited swinger. Just fond of a quick fumble.

Lulumama · 23/10/2007 19:59
pointydog · 23/10/2007 19:59

not full blown, you know

boolepew · 23/10/2007 19:59

I can't wait for the walk to school tomorrow. I shall be taking a note book to check peoples front lawns. Maybe one of them will be good looking.

NomDeBroomstick · 23/10/2007 19:59

it means you like clingfilm/washing line sex as described in an earlier post, Blu. You should be proud, it is something of a niche perversion. Strictly upper middle classes, dahling

ScottishMummy · 23/10/2007 20:00

racy topic or what - all this bush talk

boolepew · 23/10/2007 20:01

Lavender bush (oo-er) swingers keep their cardi's buttoned.

Blu · 23/10/2007 20:02

Well, it definitly raises the tone in our rather suburban road, then!

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