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AIBU?

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...to be pissed off with DH for ogling teenagers in Starbucks while I breastfed our baby right next to him?

103 replies

badwife · 10/09/2008 17:40

..even though I don't want to have sex with him at the moment? I didn't realise what he was looking at and then was really shocked and upset. Baby is 5 months old and we have only had sex once since he was born. I don't really want to, combination of low sex drive anyway (once a week was fine for me in the old days), exhaustion, still bf every 3 hours, not much opportunity (baby sleeps in our room). I think it will be different once I am bfing less and once DS is in his own room, but for the time being am just not up for it. Sitting up close on the sofa, holding hands, sleeping curled up together, hugs and kisses all fine...just don't want sex.

So, AIBU to be annoyed with him for leering at teenagers? They were about 15 or 16 and wearing tiny shorts. Made me feel about 100 years old and ugly.

He was upset with himself and apologised, said he didn't think they looked that young and he also realises it was pretty disrespectful to me, but also says he feels awful all the time because he is so frustrated.

OP posts:
ummadam · 12/09/2008 17:39

spiderpig - I don't know all the details but I wouldn't jump to that conclusion on just that. Guys can be a bit dim about emotions sometimes, especially when they are stressed out or feeling insecure (new baby, probably worried about both of you). If that was the only time then I would just mention it to him - he might well have been shocked himself!

Hope you and your son are doing well now

lollipopmother · 12/09/2008 18:25

Feeling insecure is fine, natural even, but I don't think getting pissed off about your DP looking twice a girl is worth your effort even. Looking shouldn't be a problem, get yourself in a tiz when he starts doing more than just window shopping!

My DP gets out every DVD with Jessica Alba in it, without fail. I comment on how divine various men are on the telly. Yes they are celebrities, but we'd do the same for 'normal' people we see in the street - I think pretending that no one else is attractive because you're in a relationship is just silly, get it out in the open and these things aren't a big deal - it's unreasonable to suddenly think that you or your partner becomes blind the minute you start off a relationship.

spiderpig · 12/09/2008 18:48

Thank you ummadam

We're both fine now thanks,baby is adorable

I have just asked him about it, you have given me the boost I needed and he has apologised and is gutted he has hurt me, I still feel pretty crappy about it though

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