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To refuse Hs attempt at sex at 6.30 on a week day morning when High School DC about to wake in their nearby rooms

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NobodysGirl · 27/03/2026 13:30

I get up at 6.30 and get breakfast and stuff for DC to leave at 7.30 (High school), their alarm goes at 6.30 too and rarely they do saunter in if the door were unlocked- but even otherwise the rooms are all close by and they would be up and about and this is more embarrassing now that they are grown and would easily have guessed.

Found it disgusting and a turn off and annoyed with H

Especially as he knew I would have been willing after they had left for a lie in as we both wfh and have the whole place to ourselves and full privacy till late evening when they are back.

Is this a fetish that emerges in couples in 40s and 50s to pounce and try it on at inappropriate times? Does it keep men from getting bored to be risque than safe.

Not having it.

OP posts:
Katemax82 · 28/03/2026 06:42

My husband is always trying it on but before anyone wakes up. My problem is that if I'm woken up for sex I can't get in the mood as I feel rage at being woken up.

AnonAnonmystery · 28/03/2026 07:41

Why didn’t you just tell him to save it till they had left? It sounds like it’s really put off him for no good reason tbh.

EvieBB · 28/03/2026 08:24

NobodysGirl · 27/03/2026 13:30

I get up at 6.30 and get breakfast and stuff for DC to leave at 7.30 (High school), their alarm goes at 6.30 too and rarely they do saunter in if the door were unlocked- but even otherwise the rooms are all close by and they would be up and about and this is more embarrassing now that they are grown and would easily have guessed.

Found it disgusting and a turn off and annoyed with H

Especially as he knew I would have been willing after they had left for a lie in as we both wfh and have the whole place to ourselves and full privacy till late evening when they are back.

Is this a fetish that emerges in couples in 40s and 50s to pounce and try it on at inappropriate times? Does it keep men from getting bored to be risque than safe.

Not having it.

I dunno....maybe the risque part of it could be a turn on? I guess we all have different perspectives....

EvieBB · 28/03/2026 08:26

NameChange0101010101 · 27/03/2026 13:35

Its never 'unreasonable' to refuse sex with anyone if you don't want it.

Its pretty unreasonable to accuse him of developing a fetish, just because he woke up horny and thought you might be up for a quickie. Its also unreasonable to describe this as 'disgusting'. So what if the kids 'guessed' what you'd been up to? How do they think they came into being?

Is there a backstory here?

Absolutely this.
(Being horny and fancy-ing a quickie is not disgusting op)

EvieBB · 28/03/2026 08:27

NobodysGirl · 27/03/2026 14:01

but the incident on it's own appears to have been deemed as me being unreasonable not him

Correct

EvieBB · 28/03/2026 08:30

NobodysGirl · 27/03/2026 14:08

were there teens getting ready for school nearby ? like why not wait half hour?

Yes but it's not a fetish
He was just horny

EvieBB · 28/03/2026 08:34

blackpooolrock · 27/03/2026 17:54

I think most men and woman wake up horny. Men, IME, tend to wake with a hard on and want to do something with it - if they wait an hour, it's gone and they've moved on. This is just an observation, i'm not saying it's good or bad - just the way it is.

I think your reaction was way too strong, just say no and move on.

I think your teenage kids need to make their own breakfast and get themselves ready for school, you aren't doing them any favours by doing everything for them.

I don't think there's anything wrong with a quickie if they are downstairs getting breakfast and you're upstairs doing whatever.

Absolutely this

EgregiouslyOverdressed · 28/03/2026 10:23

Yes, I see what this thread is now. I find it really upsetting that there are posters who want to use AIBU as a form of self-harm, and even more so that there is never a shortage of posters who will pile on to give her the kicking that she feels she deserves.

Please talk to a professional for some RL support, OP.

ForeverTheOptomist · 28/03/2026 15:00

Hobnobswantshernameback · 27/03/2026 13:38

I'm sure lots of people will be along in a sec to tell you their stories about their early morning sex experiences OP

Yup. And here I am, the Single Person. I agree, nice to have the option tbh (unlike me, who has no choice!). I would't gave wanted for my kids to find me having sex with their father though, as he is total git, It sounds as they early mornings are a hive of activity, so maybe not the best time. 9.03am might be on the cards though.

ForeverTheOptomist · 28/03/2026 15:31

NobodysGirl · 27/03/2026 14:50

I think I mumbled ' what ?? the door might not even be locked!? Stop. wth? Wait till DC leave. what the eff' shoved off octopus hands and lips and got up and walked away.

But before that I did give him a morning cuddle which I usually do not, sorry for the drip feed, it was not a sexual cuddle but don't worry cuddle, because one of his family was in hospital earlier this week.

Maybe it was partly on me. I am overthinking it since this morning and exhausted now. Right and wrong and shades of grey in a marriage.

For heaven's sake, you have nothing to beat yourself up for. And I'm not surprised that you're exhausted.
Go with the flow. If his demands are ridiculous, as they simply are right now, contest them. You certainly sound strong enough not to take any shit.

Thoughts are with you.

Bowies · 28/03/2026 17:42

Assuming he knew the time and that you were just about to start your morning routine with the DC I’m with you OP.

Larose123 · 28/03/2026 17:56

Dont you have a lock on your door?

OldScribbler · 28/03/2026 17:58

A fetish is a focus on something special like leather or dirty feet but not on sex in the morning. When people can’t get sex at a pretty normal time they often find alternative sources.

OldScribbler · 28/03/2026 18:16

This has nothing to do with right or wrong butwith the fact that sexual desire is incredibly potent and those who don’t get it satisfied will go elsewhere.

Daisythepussycat · 28/03/2026 18:31

Sex has to be consensual. If you don’t both want it, it isn’t.

Calmdownfolks · 28/03/2026 19:05

Ah "morning glory". A natural instinct that's aroused him before his brain is engaged. It's a shame you can't laugh it off. It's natural, not dirty but if it's unwelcome, try not to be too harsh and perhaps a kiss and cuddle would help to bridge the time till you're both alone.

SnugBlueEagle · 28/03/2026 19:09

I agree with you OP. I think it’s massively unreasonable of him to expect you to be into that knowing there’s a risk your kids could walk in/hear you - WTF was he thinking? And the fact he got grumpy and sulky afterwards is concerning, this is manipulative behaviour- he’s trying to make you feel bad for saying no. He’s allowed to be disappointed but he should never put that burden on you, he’s not entitled to sex.

Gettingbysomehow · 28/03/2026 19:14

EvieBB · 28/03/2026 08:26

Absolutely this.
(Being horny and fancy-ing a quickie is not disgusting op)

It becomes disgusting when you are expected to service his needs and everything else in the marriage is wrong and shit.

SnappyJadeJoker · 28/03/2026 19:26

NobodysGirl · 27/03/2026 14:12

Fetish as in I meant like = stay out, I am not opening the door to your knock, asking for breakfast as I am in bed with your mother - she's my wife before she is your mum , and I am the alpha male of the house BS.

Maybe I did overreact. I asked him if he wanted lunch after seeing all your responses

I can't believe I'm reading this

Pennyfloor · 28/03/2026 19:42

I'd find it disgusting too, he knows there are kids waking up in the house yet trying it on knowing they would hear. Needs to control himself and be a parent!

Gioia1 · 28/03/2026 19:47

@NobodysGirl Setting aside the sex thing don’t you see you have a much bigger issue? Just why do you cook breakfast for your teenagers? How exactly are you equipping them for the near future? They are not 13/14 for heaven’s sake.

Diddlyumptious · 28/03/2026 19:50

I'm team you, definitely not DH!

Pennyfloor · 28/03/2026 20:01

Ilovemyshed · 27/03/2026 13:40

Why would it be disgusting? He fancied it, you didn’t. Surely the time of day is irrelevant.

It's a control thing by the sound of it. I'm going to have sex in front of our kid you see?

10namechangeslater · 28/03/2026 20:09

I don’t find it normal and I don’t like having sex whilst the kids are awake in the house.

Pennyfloor · 28/03/2026 20:13

She should have sex knowing kids would hear. When she doesn't want to