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We are on holiday in the Caribbean

129 replies

Namechangerooni · 27/09/2016 04:12

Lovely 5 star hotel. We are in our early 30s, been together for 3 years, haven't had sex for almost 12 months. Been here 8 days, still no sex. I've tried to initiate it but got absolutely nothing back, it's humiliating. Anyway, tonight we went for dinner, on the way out and on the way to another bar (we are in a resort) I suggest we stop in another bar on the way. Dp then states that I'm "erratic" for wanting to go to other bar on the way. He then accuses me (it definitely felt like an accusation) of only wanting to stop in the second bar because I want to smoke. I am a social smoker so yeh a cigarette would be good, but not sure why it's such an aggressive accusation (he doesn't generally mind me smoking, which I do so very rarely). Not sure why I'm posting, but just feel like I'm constantly accused of being "erratic" or "neurotic" for wanting to do a perfectly natural thing such as stop for a drink sometime?

I can't remember the last time he told me i look nice, or kissed me. Or hugged me:

OP posts:
AnyFucker · 27/09/2016 19:00

You won't conceive any babies if he won't shag you

Namechangerooni · 27/09/2016 19:04

6 days left.

Re babies, I know. I just can't visualise anyone/anything else. I'm trying though.

OP posts:
AnyFucker · 27/09/2016 19:06

Well, put it this way

No decent bloke will look your way while you are still with Prince Fucking Charming hete

HerFaceIsaMapOfTheWorld · 27/09/2016 19:09

This relationship sounds like it is over

InspectorPenguin · 27/09/2016 19:11

I very rarely post in this forum but reading your posts I feel compelled to reassure you that leaving is the absolute, only, thing you should do here.

I married my ex when I was 31 and within 18 months we split, when I was 33.
We had VERY similar sounding issues: no sex, no communication, him never complimenting me or even giving me a second glance in sexy underwear/bikinis.

He was completely focused on work - he'd be there until 8 or 9 at night and then work over the weekend too - but was always tired, miserable and grumpy at home with me. I tried so hard over the years to tell him how neglected and rejected I felt but nothing ever changed (I also put lots of effort into trying to help him feel happier in his life too!!)

At the same time, superficially, we got on well. We were both successful professionals living in London and enjoyed the same restaurants and holidays. Our families got on well, we owned a lovely flat and we never argued. But we were basically flatmates who shared a bed and for a long time before it finally ended there was no emotional or sexual intimacy, hardly any fun and laughter and an overhanging despair of 'is this my life for the next 50 years?'

The nail in the coffin was both of us having exit affairs which was a terrible way to end what had been a great friendship for most of our 9 years together. It has really ruined what might have been a lovely friendship for us to maintain if we'd split up properly and respectfully.

So, please don't repeat our mistakes but instead walk away from this with your dignity and moral high ground in tact. It sounds like he's on a similar page to you anyway, so be brave.

Oh, and yes, I was very worried that I had missed the boat for meeting someone else and having a family but I met my wonderful DP18 months ago and we are very enthusiastically trying for a baby Grin.

You are young and have your life ahead of you. Don't sentence yourself to this misery for any longer.

Good luck Flowers

LadyB49 · 27/09/2016 19:13

Have a great time on your own. See sights, eat what and where you want. Get yourself down to the lounge bar...patio...of an evening, take a book with you to have something 'to do'.

Pretend your just sharing a room with a stranger.

And lots of babies born to mums much older than you. My dil was 42 when she had my dgs.
You're only a young thing :) :)

crayfish · 27/09/2016 20:37

You will meet somebody else. When I split from my exH after our disaster holiday I was 31, I'm now 36 and married to my lovely husband and have a one year old son. There are great men out there who will appreciate you, find one.

keepingonrunning · 27/09/2016 21:04

I have re-read your OP OP.
Oh yawn. Another man telling a woman she's neurotic/erratic when he's trying to deflect the blame.

Ambroxide · 27/09/2016 22:12

If he didn't react when you said you thought you should split up then I think maybe you should split up. I asked that because a while back me and DH were in a similarly sexless and affectionless situation. I said to him, well, if we can't have sex/be affectionate then this isn't a relationship and we should split up now as I can't be happy like that. He was absolutely devastated and we had sex therapy at Relate and we are now fine. We have lots of sex, lots of affection and we are happy, both of us. We have gone on to have a child and we are happy parents. If he hadn't been so horrified by the idea of splitting up,I doubt I would be with him now.

He had issues around sex which I think were caused by his upbringing and needed help to overcome his problems with sex. We do now have a happy and fulfilling sex life (for both of us).

gratesnakes · 27/09/2016 23:31

Sounds like it's over.

But early 30s is really young. Of course you will meet someone else. The average age for new mum's round here (v middle class area) seems to be about 40.

clumsyduck · 27/09/2016 23:39

I honestly wouldn't drag it out because I doubt things will change and if your not having a good time on a 5 star holiday only 3 years in and no dc then honestly I can't see it getting any better !!

I know it's hard Iv been there myself my only regret now is I waited so long to end it !!

OhMrsQ · 27/09/2016 23:40

Aw you'll be fine.
I married twice in my 30's. Both lasted less than a year.

I'm now 41 and with a lovely, lovely, kind, funny, sexy man. Oh, and I'm not the biggest 'people person' either. So don't worry, you will meet someone else (if you want to). relax and try to enjoy yourself

avamiah · 27/09/2016 23:49

Hi OP,
In a way this is a good thing as you now know that the relationship is over and you can move on with your life.
A similar thing happened to me about 10 years ago when i went to Dubai with my boyfriend and it was just us in a fabulous hotel with a jacuzzi and the biggest bed i had seen.
It was only then that i realised it was over .

SandyY2K · 28/09/2016 00:06

I don't actually really like people in general.

What do you mean by this? It's an odd thing to say.

I think ending it is the right thing to do. He's not keen.

avamiah · 28/09/2016 00:11

Who doesn't really like people in general?
Who OP?

bert3400 · 28/09/2016 00:12

I had a baby at 43 ...you have lots of time . Finish with shitforbrains & go find someone who makes your heart sing & your loins roar xxx

Justaboy · 28/09/2016 00:23

This all just seems bizarre to me. No nookie for a year?.

What's he doing for a bit or is he totally asexual;?

Was he always like that can you say OP?.

Namechangerooni · 28/09/2016 00:27

Yes, I mean I'm not a people person. I find it hard to find people I want to be around. Therefore I feel worried I won't meet anyone else I love. He is the first man I met that I ever fell in love with, at 29. I'm 32 now.

Thank you for making me feel better about my age and convincing me that I'm not running out of time.

An update. Haven't spoken all day. I've just come back from the beach and going to shower and then have dinner alone. Feel a bit weird about going to the bar alone. I've already had 2 guys talk to me today, unfortunately unwelcome attention. So I'm worried I'm sticking out like a sore thumb in a sea of loved up couples. The hotel is comparatively small too so feel a bit paranoid that the other couples must be aware we've split up and will be laughing at me. That sounds ridiculous I know

OP posts:
avamiah · 28/09/2016 00:36

Namechange,
Don't worry about other people and what they are thinking.
My advice would be go to the bar in the Hotel and have a few drinks of whatever you drink and see if they do food there.
Don't go into the restaurant and eat alone if you feel awkward and it will be full of couples.
Eat in the bar as its more casual or get room service.
Then book yourself into the Spa or salon tomorrow and enjoy the rest of the holiday.

avamiah · 28/09/2016 00:38

How long left on Holiday as you never said?
As you need to plan what your doing .

Namechangerooni · 28/09/2016 00:50

I leave on Monday. Bar doesn't do food, I can go to the buffet though. Will do that and take a book. Nightmare

OP posts:
avamiah · 28/09/2016 00:53

So whats your plan then ?
what is he up to?

PikachuBoo · 28/09/2016 00:55

Sounds really shit OP.

He's either shagging someone else or gay and in closet.

Doesn't sound like it's you. None of us is perfect but this all sounds odd.

No sex for 12 months (without health issues) before even having kids is very strange.

I hope you can move on soon, and find a nice father for your children.

GingerbreadLatteToGo · 28/09/2016 00:58

Well done! You've done the right thing.

TRY to enjoy the sun (it's grey here) and a few 🍸🍹🍸🍹.

I read what you said about babies & meeting someone else etc, but you are only 32. Plenty of time. Even if there wasn't, you don't want another 60 years of his crap!

You've done it, now stick to it! Be strong & don't cave in.

GingerbreadLatteToGo · 28/09/2016 01:00

Oh & screw what anyone there thinks, you'll never see them again!

Enjoy having a body you're happy with, lay in the sun & absorb into your bones! Lovely!

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