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AIBU?

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to feel so sorry for DH for being married to me?

39 replies

ThingsCanOnlyGetBetter · 24/01/2009 21:20

He is so gorgeous (got better looking with age) and I fancy him more now than when we got together!!. I was pretty gorgeous back then as well, a size 8-10. Fast forward 15 years (3 DCs later + 1 stillbirth) and am now size 22, smoke 20 a day (outside!) and am a complete wreck. Can't quite believe that he still wants to have sex with me . Have no friends as because of the weight, am a bit of a sociopath as well. DH works 12 hours a day and never complains that there is no dinner on the table (comes home late so does his own), that the house is not as clean as it could be and there is a 4ft pile of ironing propped up in the bedroom (does his own ironing too), never questions what I spend money on and is a great dad. I even feel guilty that he drives a crap old banger as had to trade in the Audi when we had a financial mishap a few years ago and are also in rented rather than our own house (lost that as well then due to MY great plan that blew up in our faces). We have no social life cos I'm a miserable ass and won't go out.Feel as if I have let him down and sometimes think he and the DCs would be better off with me gone and him remarrying someone more like him with loads of energy and a happy personality . I really feel that he has got the raw end of the deal. Keep trying to lose weight and quit the fags but can't quite manage it as am a weak, pathetic person. He tries to help me and wants me to feel better. AIBU to think that I don't deserve him?

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OrmIrian · 26/01/2009 15:46

Good luck things.

The walking regime sounds perfect TBH. Fresh air and exercise, as well as a goal will do wonders for your self-esteem and mood.

Ineedmorechocolatenow · 26/01/2009 16:03

I agree, the exercise will do wonders for you, physically and emotionally. It's so hard when you feel you are stuck in a rut.

I put on 4 stone when I had DS and lost it (and a bit more) with Slimming World, it was ace and I met lots of nice people too.

I really hope you continue to see things more positively. Your DH obviously adores you. Good luck at hypnotherapy x

purpleduck · 26/01/2009 16:16

5 Miles a day!!! Blimey!!!

Judy1234 · 26/01/2009 16:39

You're doing fine and can get back to size 8 or 10. Try to eat 3 regular meals a day with enough protein. Women never eat enough meat or fish.

sparklesandwine · 26/01/2009 16:48

on this thread we have all joined weight watchers (again!) and are using this thread to give each other support and keep each other going

your welcome to come and join us for support you don't even have to go to WW meetings or anything really you can just do it yourself and have the support from people who want the same thing

I agree that you may have got into a 'habit' and i do hope you can get out of it soon. DP and i have been together for 11 years but its only over the last 2 years that i now really 'know' myself that he is with me because he loves me and wants to be with me, no matter how many times he told me i never believed him i don't know why and i don't know when or how it changed it just did. i'm happy with myself and my life now, i feel 'at peace' with myself so i suppose thats why. I think before that i was always waiting for something to go wrong with our relationship because he is so lovely and accepting that i never knew why he wanted to be with a moany old cow like me, i always thought he'd find someone better, more attractive, funnier, more intelligent than me but he never did never wanted to and that finally hit home and i realised that i'm not actually as bad as i thought i was so he already has what he wants just as i do

take small steps to make things in your life 'better' if you look at it as a whole then it will just seem like too big a mountain to climb and make you feel more depressed. Good Luck

Tillyscoutsmum · 26/01/2009 16:56

Well done for recognising your depression and doing something about it. The endorphins alone from the exercise will help your mood (as well as help you get fitter/lose weight)

Your dh sounds lovely.....but then so do you

I would recommend WW as well btw. I got into a bit of a rut of never going anywhere or seeing anyone and its good to get out of the house for half an hour and it does motivate me with food etc.

Is there anything you'd really like to do - learn a language, do a wine tasting course, join a book club - just something to get you interested in life again and get you a bit more used to socialising. Once you have some of your confidence back, you can then start making more effort to spend some time with your dh (even if its just a trip to the cinema once every couple of months)

One step at a time - you can make changes and get your self esteem back. PND and depression is awful - don't feel afraid to get any help you need

dsrplus8haggisandneeps · 26/01/2009 17:08

hiya things, hows things today! wow ,you do a 5 mile walk? bloody hells bells girl, now thats wha i call motivated!, sometimes i can just about manage down the bottom of the road for a pint of moo juice!,any way just wanted to show support for you!any luck with the child free time yet?, x

Desiderata · 26/01/2009 18:55

Ah ha! You may want to do without my stupid comments, Things, but you posted in AIBU, and you get what your given, I'm afraid!

Now, on the subject of walking, that's where you're going to lose the weight. It's by far the best thing, so I sincerely hope you keep it up.

You'll be back to a 10/12 in no time, and it's great for the kids, too!

sparklesandwine · 26/01/2009 18:59
Desiderata · 26/01/2009 19:03

Ah! Sparkles, how are you, lovely girl? I haven't spoken to you in ages!

I'm very well. I've not been following too many posts lately, but I'm hoping you're good too?

sparklesandwine · 26/01/2009 19:45

yes really good thanks, busy as usual so not on here too much myself these days, not for any useful chat anyway! i'm often about on the word game, come and say hi won't you. good to see you

Desiderata · 26/01/2009 20:07

Will do!

naswm · 26/01/2009 20:51

Things - the walking is great well done!!! Why dont you start another thread in mental health (I say that wqith regard to the depression)?

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