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I think my DH is jealous of my Adult children (that aren’t his)

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Blondiebeachbabe · 29/05/2026 20:45

Me and my DH get on pretty well most of the time. But I think he’s jealous of my relationship with my adult kids! I hardly see them too. One is 40 miles away and the other lives in Australia.

Two months ago, we hired a van and moved my son into a new apartment. My husband was the only person who could drive the van. He had a long face the whole day and made us feel very indebted to him for driving. Why can’t he do it with a good heart?

My daughter is back from Australia right now, only for four days for a wedding, and we are meeting for breakfast on Monday. I offered to drive them to the airport after breakfast, as it is en route to our way home. The only way that we could do this is to take 2 Cars. Well, my husband has hit the roof! Telling me that I’m a joke and unreasonable . I don’t even really know why he is angry.

I’m just so exhausted with the competition. We don’t have sex anymore (his decision). It’s so sad because I am in love with him, but this is such a turn off that part of me just wants him to leave. He has stormed off to bed and I’m feeling so lost.

OP posts:
tara66 · 31/05/2026 10:35

He needs to wash his mouth out with soap and water.
AND why no sex - is he British (rather than Scottish)??

Coffeeandbooks88 · 31/05/2026 10:38

Blondiebeachbabe · 29/05/2026 20:49

I know! His own mother was never kind to him so I don’t know if he’s jealous or something, but it feels ridiculous. He was right in my face calling me a stupid cunt too. This is because I drive a small car that isn’t great on the motorway, but I would just drive at 60mph, who cares?

For that comment alone you should get rid of him. He has no respect for you.

Coffeeandbooks88 · 31/05/2026 10:39

tara66 · 31/05/2026 10:35

He needs to wash his mouth out with soap and water.
AND why no sex - is he British (rather than Scottish)??

What the hell does that last sentence mean? You think English men don't want sex? Scots are British as well by the way.

Ricequark · 31/05/2026 11:38

I don’t think the op will be back?

why? Too busy sweeping this under the carpet and cooking him a fry up with a sad look on her face

tara66 · 31/05/2026 11:52

Coffeeandbooks88 · 31/05/2026 10:39

What the hell does that last sentence mean? You think English men don't want sex? Scots are British as well by the way.

Edited

Oh dear - I must EXPLAIN the joke? For reference -
There's a very well known saying -
''No sex please - we're British''
Get it?

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 31/05/2026 12:09

tara66 · 31/05/2026 11:52

Oh dear - I must EXPLAIN the joke? For reference -
There's a very well known saying -
''No sex please - we're British''
Get it?

It's not really a thread for joking on. The op is distressed.

Lotsofsnacks · 31/05/2026 12:26

Why are you with this absolute twat? You sound lovely and can do lots better than him

Coffeeandbooks88 · 31/05/2026 13:29

tara66 · 31/05/2026 11:52

Oh dear - I must EXPLAIN the joke? For reference -
There's a very well known saying -
''No sex please - we're British''
Get it?

Yes I have heard of it. Not really the time and place really for that type of joke.

Youtookyourtime · 01/06/2026 17:54

Blondiebeachbabe · 29/05/2026 21:58

I’m done. You are all right.

Just come across your thread today about your DP kicking off about you meeting your DD and trying to make you jealous. @Blondiebeachbabe you need to actually be done. Thankfully you don’t live with him but you’re engaged?

Scully01 · 02/06/2026 11:50

What city in Scotland are you based in? Most of the cities in Scotland have a link worker at most GP practices, they're good for listening and linking you in with some support.

whitefluffydog · 02/06/2026 11:59

How are you in love? He does not desire you physically, does not like your children and openly shows hatred when they visit once?? every blue moon

is he tall, handsome or what is the magic he exerts on you

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MrSchubertWhiskers · 02/06/2026 12:15

Blondiebeachbabe · 29/05/2026 21:58

I’m done. You are all right.

I'm glad, I'm amazed your relationship has survived this far with him calling you a cunt.

Freedom awaits you Flowers

JLou08 · 02/06/2026 12:21

Your examples don't sound like he is jealous of the relationship, but annoyed at being volunteered as their chauffeur.

INeedAnotherName · 02/06/2026 17:04

JLou08 · 02/06/2026 12:21

Your examples don't sound like he is jealous of the relationship, but annoyed at being volunteered as their chauffeur.

Try reading all of OPs post which you can do by selecting see all on the first post. Chauffeuring implies you are going out of your way to take someone, unless you meant he could be feeling over anxious at having other people in the car when he's driving which I accept can be a "thing", however the second part explains he probably wouldn't be driving them, OP would.

When we drive back to where we live, we literally drive past the airport, so it makes sense we would drop them en route. It does not take us off our route whatsoever!!

The only way that we could do this is to take 2 Cars.

@Blondiebeachbabe I hope you managed to get some clarity from this thread and have started putting in boundaries regarding his behaviour. Good luck.

Livpool · 02/06/2026 17:49

He is verbally abusive
Won’t have sex with you
Sulks
Jealous of your children

What is so loveable about him? He sounds like a prick

Nearly50omg · 03/06/2026 19:29

Ricequark · 31/05/2026 09:31

Crap @Nearly50omg

Utter crap

length of marriage is relevant just for starters

I am a family lawyer - in Scotland 🤣 - practising Scottish law and representing many of my clients in court this week so I am well aware of what the law is and this lady’s unfortunate idea she can chuck her husband out and keep her house is sadly not true in this case

Blondiebeachbabe · 04/06/2026 08:11

Nearly50omg · 03/06/2026 19:29

I am a family lawyer - in Scotland 🤣 - practising Scottish law and representing many of my clients in court this week so I am well aware of what the law is and this lady’s unfortunate idea she can chuck her husband out and keep her house is sadly not true in this case

I bought the house before we got married. I thought this made a difference?

OP posts:
rainbowsparkle28 · 04/06/2026 16:06

Blondiebeachbabe · 04/06/2026 08:11

I bought the house before we got married. I thought this made a difference?

You are married though. My understanding is that unless pre ring fenced being married legally means it is a joint asset even if it is in your name.

INeedAnotherName · 04/06/2026 17:39

rainbowsparkle28 · 04/06/2026 16:06

You are married though. My understanding is that unless pre ring fenced being married legally means it is a joint asset even if it is in your name.

Edited

Is your understanding based on Scottish law or English/Welsh law? Totally different and if in England/Wales she would have been totally screwed.

However I hope OP has consulted a solicitor to find out her current rights regarding her property in case the law has changed especially over longevity of marriage.

Floatingdownriver · 04/06/2026 17:48

It’s a premarital asset.

rainbowsparkle28 · 11/06/2026 23:11

INeedAnotherName · 04/06/2026 17:39

Is your understanding based on Scottish law or English/Welsh law? Totally different and if in England/Wales she would have been totally screwed.

However I hope OP has consulted a solicitor to find out her current rights regarding her property in case the law has changed especially over longevity of marriage.

English

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