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Im probably living in fairy land but..........

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babeinthewood · 03/09/2011 13:30

I read alot, and often one reads (and sees in films etc) about these amazing relationships, not perfect ones, they argue etc and have all the normal tribulations we all have, sometimes worse, but fundementally their relationship is solid as a rock, they're passionate, and just happy to be with their DP.

Does this kind of earth shattering relationship exist? Have I settled for something less than 'the one'?

Would love to hear other peoples opinions, I feel really depressed about the whole thing, cant say DH is too chuffed with the mood Im in!

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ChavGuevara · 04/09/2011 07:26

Is he your intellectual equal?

My DP is not a practical model. He does nothing around the house and although he loves DS and plays with him endlessly he has never made him a meal or changed a nappy unprompted. All these things are a pain and cause a lot of rows but if I was stuck in a room with him for a year I don't think we would run out of stuff to say or stop making each other laugh. And he's pretty hot!

I knew from the start he would never be a model husband but I never wanted a cosy cardigan relationship. You say you don't want a lapdog husband, so perhaps you feel a bit the same.

I would get out, you're very young. I bet he's expecting you to leave, he probably feels guilty he married you as he would have had enough life experience at the time to know what would happen.

haveigotnewsforyou · 04/09/2011 09:59

Wow, big gap!

Agree with what the others say in that he is at a different stage of life to you.
I drank and partied until dawn in my 20s and early 30s. Now it's the last thing I want to do. Not because I'm boring just because I've done that and now want to do different things.

I've also felt many different things in different relationships - trapped, unloved, bored, frustrated, etc. Now for probably the first time ever I feel content and happy to be right where I am.

Sadly, it sounds like you're just not in the right place with your chap. It's nobody's fault. Not everything lasts forever. It is good to know when to let go and move on before the situation deteriorates.

x

piellabakewell · 04/09/2011 10:18

Not all those in their late 40s have one foot in the grave or are ready to join the blue rinse brigade! My DP is 47 and we are very happy together, admittedly not with a huge age gap but what he wants to do is no different to how he was spending his free time 20 years ago. He works incredibly hard and has a 2yo DD so there's not much free time but he'll never be a pipe and slippers kind of guy...let's not write off the OP's DH just because he's nearly 50.

babe, nothing you have said makes me think your marriage is doomed. I think you have to make him talk and make him listen and you can then improve your relationship together.

babeinthewood · 04/09/2011 18:27

Solid - lol! To be fair my family all though he must be a balding fat man with tatoos that just fancied a bit of young :-P Hes very straight, wears a suit to work and usually wears a collar all the time.

The age gap has never really bothered us, it is odd when we think about things like the fact his uni degree certificate is older than me (!) but largely it doesnt bother us.

Intellectually, mmm Im not daft but Im more of a practical life skills type of gal and hes an analytical numbers man, so Id say we're at the same level but within different areas.

Have I got news - to be honest I party til dawn every once in a while, and it kills me, Id much rather be curled up at home with a cuppa and a good book. But I do enjoy the odd night out, Im always out in the evenings gym, PTA, Volunteering & Rugby, hubby NEVER goes anywhere, another bit of a beef I have, sometimes it would be nice if he did just bugger off (sorry to those who have the opposite problem)

My previous partner was wonderful........except for the playstation, sex and jobless addictions! Loved him to pieces though, and probably still do a bit I reckon. I left him because of the no Job thing, I was very ill and having lots of time off work sick, and he carried on with his playstation, which made me realise that maybe he wasnt my 'one' despite him being the best friend I ever had. Confused

Getting out is more complicated than it sounds, im currently going through adoption proceedings to adopt his daughter, until that goes through, I cant take her with me, and he cant look after her, plus the boys would be devastated if they were separated from her.

Im continuing with the chipping away, and just letting him know the conversation isn't over, despite spectacular efforts on his part, to avoid the issue last night! Angry and hes creeping today Hmm

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