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Need some advice please

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Joolsy · 17/01/2013 14:45

Posted here a few days ago to say I'd finally reached the end of my tether with OH and told him I was going to leave if he doesn't start pulling his socks up and stop being so selfish (he goes out every night whether it be sport, meeting his mates for couple of drinks plus he plays golf every Sunday from 8am till about 2.30pm then sometimes goes to pub after etc etc) and he seems to have taken it on board however he is telling me I also need to show that if he does make the effort he is not wasting his time & I will show him more affection (I must admit I haven't done much of that lately and it's always been quite an effort for me even though I do love him). But how can I do this when I feel it's him that got us into this situation? I can understand how he might feel unloved but I can't suddenly change and be all loving when I'm still angry with him. I feel I need to see some major changes first but he says he needs to see some affection from me. He's away tonight which I've been looking forward to, just to have some time to myself but he's now saying do I want him to come back tonight and I really don't want him to but don't want to kick him when he's down! Any advice pls?

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 17/01/2013 14:53

Having sex or being affectionate towards someone can never be in any way conditional. It's not a negotiation. If the relationship has broken down to the point where you are thinking of leaving, it's going to take much more than a few days to get back to a place where you feel warm and fuzzy towards him.

Anniegetyourgun · 17/01/2013 14:58

So um, you have to pay him, with sex, to stay in? That's... not very nice.

Joolsy · 17/01/2013 15:04

No, he doesn't really mean sex, it's more general affection which has been lacking lately. And it's not just to get him to stay in, it's to stop being so selfish in all areas (he's also very lazy) and to make family a priority.

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 17/01/2013 15:08

Same applies whether it's sex or any other kind of physical intimacy. It just can't be conditional. What you can do... as a couple.... is agree to try to find constructive ways to be considerate with each other, be kind with each other and get you back towards intimacy over a period of time. Couples counselling might help you with that. As you said originally, it's not going to be like flicking a switch

Numberlock · 17/01/2013 15:08

He's away tonight which I've been looking forward to, just to have some time to myself but he's now saying do I want him to come back tonight and I really don't want him to but don't want to kick him when he's down

Just tell him that you've already made plans for your free evening and will look forward to seeing him tomorrow/whenever.

I agree some thinking time is in order right now. He's putting you in a Catch 22 situation at the moment - "be nicer to me and I'll change" but you don't feel like being nice till he's proved it's not just words.

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