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DH problems

49 replies

julietmanchester · 16/10/2020 01:42

For the last few months, DH has been telling me he finds Latin women more attractive than me and other women (im white); he started playing Latin music during dinner out of nowhere; he threw a tantrum about how Latin people are victims of racism.

I am wondering if he is having an affair or has a crush on a woman of Latin origin?

I don't understand what is going on, but he has developed a deep affinity for Latin culture in the last few months.

Any feedback on how to handle this would be appreciated.

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julietmanchester · 16/10/2020 14:17

I find his new obsessive behaviour deeply troubling, or am I overreacting? Yes, his comment that I'm not as hot as Latin women is not only hurtful, it's also laughable. He's not the best looking lad, but I would never say that to him.

I'm thinking he either found a new woman he is interested in; or he is actually cheating on me, and 'bringing' his new relationship into our home.

Should I find myself a new man? I'm unwilling to confront him due to his dishonesty, lack of condor, and I don't think it's worth listening to his vile insults anymore.

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julietmanchester · 16/10/2020 14:19

Meant to write: lack of candor.

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MarkRuffaloCrumble · 16/10/2020 14:23

Yeah don’t even bother trying to understand why he’s saying that. It sounds like the marriage is over on both sides so just start planning your exit. You deserve better. And he deserves to meet and subsequently get dumped by, for fetishising her culture a nice Latina lady.

SonEtLumiere · 16/10/2020 14:23

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newnameforthis123 · 16/10/2020 16:30

I don't know what else to say to describe him but his personality is vile.

Why on earth are you with someone you know is vile and is also disrespectful of you?!

FutureMama94 · 16/10/2020 16:41

Ask him straight, Do you want a relationship with someone else/ are you having a relationship with someone else? Let him know why you've asked him ( because he seems fixated on other types of women) and tell him, you're not going to put up with his insensitive comments. You certainly deserve better than that! Anyway, there's probably thousands of Latin women who would not prefer him and many Latin and other men who would be completely enamoured of you. If he doesn't love ya, he could lose ya!

RantyAnty · 16/10/2020 18:13

Ruben! Oh myyyyy Grin

OP it sounds like you're done with him. Are you able to divorce him now?

julietmanchester · 16/10/2020 18:27

@RantyAnty

I'm trying! Difficult due to him not responding to anything - he is denying everything and saying nothing.

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julietmanchester · 16/10/2020 18:28

@RantyAnty

I would love a divorce and not be with such a vile man. Can't happen fast enough

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MrsTerryPratchett · 16/10/2020 19:01

Well then do that. Don't cheat! That makes you the arsehole.

SoulofanAggron · 16/10/2020 19:10

I don't know what else to say to describe him but his personality is vile.

Aw OP. You can't stay marrried to someone whose personality you find vile (and it certainly sounds like it) can you?

I don't think it's worth listening to his vile insults anymore.

Time to plan and act on making your mistake.

SoulofanAggron · 16/10/2020 19:12

*ecape lol, not a mistake at all! Grin

barbrahunter · 16/10/2020 19:19

Another vote for Ruben! Wow! I wonder if he goes for the older (yet immaculately preserved) woman??

Lifeisabeach09 · 16/10/2020 19:52

I quite like the very smoking Italian Michele Morrone....

www.instagram.com/iammichelemorroneofficial/

Apple222 · 16/10/2020 20:00

How old is your DH OP? This kind of preoccupation sounds remarkably like a mid-life crisis...

julietmanchester · 16/10/2020 20:39

@Apple222

He's 39.

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julietmanchester · 16/10/2020 21:50

Dh literally said he has nothing to apologise for, so I will divorce straight away.

He is vile. The end.

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Apple222 · 16/10/2020 22:06

39, about to hit his 40s, developing a sudden infatuation for a specific type of woman, fighting a new cause as the potential saviour of women who, for no reason at all, he believes will ‘need’ him while putting down his previous choices of partner as though he has suddenly seen the light...his destiny...an idyllic, glamorous future which no-one can possibly understand...

Do men not realise how embarrassing they are?

I assume he wasn’t always like this OP?

Flowers for you.

julietmanchester · 17/10/2020 02:15

@Apple222

Thank you. Lots of flowers for me! But first, leave the man who is rarely loving, or supportive.

ThanksThanksThanks

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DeeCeeCherry · 17/10/2020 02:25

He is so rude and disrespectful. How would he like it if you told him you liked other men? Does he have any Latina work colleagues or friends? Can't stand men who fetishize women based on race. He's an embarrasment and you need to remember you are too good for a fool like this. If you are going to stay with him then take the piss, play him at his own game and do what other posters have suggested here, to combat his ridiculousness.

tonto sin vergüenza Hmm

julietmanchester · 17/10/2020 02:33

@DeeCeeCherry

I'm not sure he even cares he's rude, why else would be bother telling me that?

And I think I will just divorce him, and not think about it ever again. He is a miserable, verbally abusive little man.

I think he deserves someone just like him.

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MudCity · 17/10/2020 07:19

When did he become like this OP?

He’s telling you this because he wants to reassure himself that he is attractive, interesting, passionate, a decent man.... For whatever reason, he’s hooked into Latin culture but it could quite easily have been another cause or interest...

This isn’t about you OP, it’s about him and his insecurity.

Ridiculous yes and difficult for you to watch and hear. My guess is he has a low self-esteem because no-one with a healthy self-image would behave like this.

Silly man.

Amanda87 · 17/10/2020 09:03

@MashedSweetSpud

Tell him you prefer six packs and big dicks?
LOL Best answer ever!
Plussizejumpsuit · 17/10/2020 09:32

It sounds like there's lots going on in the relationship none of it very good. Is this very odd behaviour just one thing in a line of unpleasant behaviour towards you?

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