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AIBU for not finding husband attractive due to weight gain?

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Cd474747 · 28/04/2025 12:45

I know this is a sensitive topic but I don't know what to do as I've lost sexual attraction to my husband and can't switch off those feelings. We've been together 10 years, married 7. I'm the same weight I was when we met and I work hard to achieve that..my body obviously isnt perfect, I've had two kids and have stretch marks and boobs aren't as perky as I would like...but I've done what's within my control to be healthy.

I feel like since we got married my husband has totally stopped trying to look after himself...I guess I feel kind if resentful as I feel he's pretty low effort with the kids, romantically, even at work and just doesnt care about maintaining good health and relationship. I think he may be depressed but he won't seem any kind of treatment. He did therapy for a bit but he wouldn't tell the therapist anything so it didnt really go anywhere.

He's not just a few extra pounds as I don't mind that at all and don't expect big muscles and perfect body...but his belly in particular is very large and makes sex uncomfortable...we barely have sex now. It makes me cry (in private) after sex as I feel physically crushed as he also doesn't hold himself up if he's on top and his stamina is low because of the weight so he just kind of gives up exhausted halfway through. I go on top but he prefers missionary to finish and I just find it so unpleasant.

I haven't said anything about his weight but I've tried to encourage him lots about good diet and exercise...he just doesnt seem to care and I can't force him.

Anyone else experienced this?

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LizFromMotherland · 28/04/2025 12:51

As difficult as it obviously will be, I think you'll have to sit him down and tell him how you feel.

Tell him if he wants to change you'll support him 100%.

But obviously he has to want to.

Daleksatemyshed · 28/04/2025 13:13

Be honest with him Op, if sex makes you so uncomfortable you cry after then you need to say something, if you cry alone he won't know why you're avoiding sex. There's no nice way to say you've got too heavy to someone but it needs to be done

NoKnit · 28/04/2025 13:19

I am in the same situation OP

My husband is depressed he has admitted it and although a fair bit is work related it is also down to his weight.

I eat healthy and exercise a lot myself and try not to come over as preachy but sometimes I just get so irritated by it. I do make an effort and we eat healthy meals but he then just drinks and has crisps or chocolates. He does try to lose weight and he is now having another go but I have seen it all before. His mindset is all wrong.

You aren't alone with this.

toomuchfaff · 28/04/2025 15:42

From what you say it's not just that's he's put on a few lb. It's that he hasn't put in any effort in the last 10 yrs, he's stood still while you've not. And you don't like what he has become. It's not that you're not attracted to him, he's a totally different person, one who doesn't care, about you, himself, the children, or anyone else, he doesn't try, he has no drive, no determination, no get up and go, with you or the kids.

When all said and done, It's not attractive 😕 if you were single and dating, don't lie to yourself, you wouldn't choose this man.

That's not being unkind, it's about realising that actions have consequences, and he needs to be made aware that his actions are having a very real impact on the way you see him.

That's not a bad reflection on you. A wedding ring isn't one that ties you for life to another no matter what they do. A. wedding ring is the intention that you want to spend your life with another. That means you have to put some effort in to remaining to be the person your significant other wants to be with.

I feel like since we got married my husband has totally stopped trying to look after himself...

I guess I feel kind if resentful as I feel he's pretty low effort with the kids, romantically, even at work and just doesnt care about maintaining good health and relationship.

I think he may be depressed but he won't seek any kind of treatment.
his belly in particular is very large I feel physically crushed

he also doesn't hold himself up if he's on top and his stamina is low
he just kind of gives up exhausted halfway through

Stop having uncomfortable sex, stop being crushed and crying alone afterwards. Start the very hard discussion that he has to make some changes, and that you'll support him or it's the beginning of the end for you.

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