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Indifferent DH

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StonewallX · 10/09/2021 10:56

Apologies as this topic has probably been done many times. I’m almost 50. Married 15 years, 2 DC. Nice home, both of us work. Both adore our DC and we do lots together as a family. But when it’s just me and DH alone..nada. We don’t socialise together, eat together, watch TV together. We go to bed at different times. We very rarely touch or kiss. Sex is rare. He doesn’t ever ask about my day though will listen politely if I tell him. He spends most weekends with his hobby. I can’t say this is all new or out of character but it’s slowly getting more entrenched. If I try to speak to him about it he says nothing’s wrong and I should get a hobby or interest of my own. Due to young DC and working long hours I hadn’t done this before but now the DC are getting older and I’m working less I’d have time to look into that. But is that it? We go our separate ways? Gradually become (or are already) just polite flatmates? I know he wouldn’t want to split up - we have a nice home and it would devastate the DC. But when they leave home? What then? Do I keep going like this, feeling lonely, maybe wait for a crisis down the line?

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IceLace100 · 11/09/2021 12:29

I suggested counselling precisely because I thought he wasn't good at talking!

plus the 2 of you seem to want different things out of the relationship.

HelloHummingbird · 11/09/2021 12:37

He says he can’t understand why I feel that way. We do lots as a family (which to be fair, we do)…ok, let’s go out to dinner then, just us. Great, that was lovely! Now tomorrow he’s going out with his friends and next weekend he’s away. Oh what now? Do I want him to stop seeing his friends? Why don’t I develop an interest of my own etc?I don’t mind him seeing his friends or being away. I never try to stop him. It’s the sense that he dutifully fits me in between them but if I try to raise it I’m nagging or a bit mad. Maybe I am!!

You obviously love him as you'd be packing otherwise! Can you diarize fortnightly date nights, monthly hotel stays somewhere new, weekly drinks in the pub together etc?

Goldbar · 11/09/2021 12:51

So he CBA to celebrate your 50th Angry!!!

In your shoes, I'd be telling him to fuck off and taking my best friend out to a very expensive restaurant (billed to the joint account). And then for good measure I'd take DC out for a lovely afternoon tea. Have candles, cake, balloons, everything etc. Give the kids a budget and send them off to the party section to choose whatever they want for your party.

For his next birthday...I'd do nothing. Maybe wrap up a brick if I felt generous. I wouldn't remind the children either.

FinallyHere · 11/09/2021 12:55

Interesting one.

This might not sound very romantic, however, long before I considered separating, I would build up my own interests and social life.

From the vantage point of a busy and fulfilled life, I would look at what he brings to my life a bit more clearly.

The answer might surprise you. Hope you find what you are looking for.

Dishwashersaurous · 12/09/2021 18:16

What would he say in response to the question. " do you want to spend time alone with me as a couple?

How about a night in a hotel for your birthday?

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