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My partner is not jealous at all

152 replies

Zamummy · 01/03/2023 22:05

Would you feel unloved if your partner wasn't jealous? Is it a red flag or?

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AnneLovesGilbert · 01/03/2023 22:15

Are you trying to make him jealous?

salutsandy · 01/03/2023 22:16

Do you mean that he doesn't act as if he would even care if you went off with somebody else?

TedMullins · 01/03/2023 22:16

What exactly do you want them to be jealous of? Jealousy is not a good trait

Zamummy · 01/03/2023 22:16

AnneLovesGilbert · 01/03/2023 22:15

Are you trying to make him jealous?

Not at all

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Elvis1956 · 01/03/2023 22:17

Lack of care....surely it's a sign he trusts you and is happy that your relationship is strong. You sound like you are 30 going on 13.

SherbertDabs · 01/03/2023 22:18

I think you need to revaluate your idea of a healthy relationship. Jealous (controlling?!) men are awful.

Zamummy · 01/03/2023 22:18

salutsandy · 01/03/2023 22:16

Do you mean that he doesn't act as if he would even care if you went off with somebody else?

No. I want him to make me feel like a man marking his territory and defending it lol

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Zamummy · 01/03/2023 22:19

Elvis1956 · 01/03/2023 22:17

Lack of care....surely it's a sign he trusts you and is happy that your relationship is strong. You sound like you are 30 going on 13.

Maybe I am just confused 😕

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Tittyfilarious81 · 01/03/2023 22:19

What are you wanting from him then are you talking about him being jealous of another man showing you attention . If he's not jealous it's because he completely trusts you , surly that's a good thing

muddlingthrou · 01/03/2023 22:19

@Zamummy I'm sorry but I think you've been modelled unhealthy relationships if you think it takes jealousy to show care.

9outof10cats · 01/03/2023 22:19

Jealousy is often a sign of insecurity and is not an attractive trait.

AnneLovesGilbert · 01/03/2023 22:19

Have you been reading Mills & Boon?

Your attitude to romantic relationships is odd and unhealthy.

Blablablanamechangagain · 01/03/2023 22:19

Zamummy · 01/03/2023 22:18

No. I want him to make me feel like a man marking his territory and defending it lol

Would you like him to cock his leg and piss on you?

This has got to be a wind up

toomuchlaundry · 01/03/2023 22:20

What do you want him to feel jealous about?

TedMullins · 01/03/2023 22:20

Zamummy · 01/03/2023 22:18

No. I want him to make me feel like a man marking his territory and defending it lol

gross. Women aren’t men’s property or “territory”. This is a very toxic attitude. Why do you want that?

Hostofgoldendaffodils · 01/03/2023 22:21

If you've made vows to each other, and said in public "all that I am I give to you", then it is right and natural that he would be "jealous" of you giving yourself to someone else. Same if he was breaking his vow - you should be jealous. If no promises are being broken and it's just irrational jealousy, that's different.

Consideringit · 01/03/2023 22:22

Have you shared this in real life OP? It's really unhealthy. I feel sorry for him!

Soapyghosts · 01/03/2023 22:22

What's the circumstances and what do you want from your partner?

I think feelings of jealousy are normal. But I'd expect DH and I to be able to talk about them in a civilised manner together. Not have DH mark his territory with me.

Mañanarama · 01/03/2023 22:23

“mark his territory and defend it”

Whaaaaaat?! Somethings not right in your head for you to want this age 30.

TrombonesAreNotBones · 01/03/2023 22:23

You want him to be marking his territory and defending it, wtf?
You are a person not a cabin in the woods!

Come on now, this isn't real, is it.

Ketchupwee · 01/03/2023 22:23

Nope, and if my partner was that insecure that they felt that either of us should be 'marking their territory' I'd say that the relationship was toxic and should probably end

TheChosenTwo · 01/03/2023 22:24

Wow. DH is the least jealous man I’ve ever met and it’s wonderful. I couldn’t be dealing with a jealous partner, it must be exhausting. I know a woman whose husband is jealous, he’s horrifically insecure (and is a bloody bully) and she basically now never goes anywhere (including to the shops) without him. No girls weekends away for her, no meeting up with us for dinners unless it’s a couples thing, no night out at the pub, she’s made her whole life all about him because his jealousy can’t handle anything else. What a way to live.
I’d try and find a way to be grateful, I know I am.

riotlady · 01/03/2023 22:24

Uhhh no. What are you doing that you want him to be jealous of?

Zamummy · 01/03/2023 22:26

Consideringit · 01/03/2023 22:22

Have you shared this in real life OP? It's really unhealthy. I feel sorry for him!

I would not in real life.

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Housefullofcatsandkids · 01/03/2023 22:28

Zamummy · 01/03/2023 22:18

No. I want him to make me feel like a man marking his territory and defending it lol

This sounds like you're looking for more of a BDSM sort of jealousy? Sub/Dom roleplaying?
If you want this for real then it's kind of abusive.