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Husband only touches me sexually

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SaphMum · 01/01/2021 09:40

Whenever my husband touches me it is sexually, his hands will after 4 seconds go towards between my legs or to my breasts.
Is this how it is for most people?

I would like him to sometimes just hold me, or just hug me, without sexual touching.

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LouiseTrees · 01/01/2021 09:42

Yep but talk to him about it. If he’s reasonable he’ll try and have non sexual affection.

JorisBonson · 01/01/2021 09:43

Is this how it is for most people?

No.

He sounds like a complete creep.

Have you told him you'd like to be held without him groping you?

SaphMum · 01/01/2021 09:44

It makes me feel that he is only interested in me for sex. Am I reading this wrong, instead should I be happy that he wants me?

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SaphMum · 01/01/2021 09:45

I did a long time ago, but haven't recently. I sort of feel that is something I shouldn't have to say.

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JorisBonson · 01/01/2021 09:45

No you're not reading it wrong. The man sounds like a complete sex pest.

Goodbye2020Hello2021 · 01/01/2021 09:47

It makes me feel that he is only interested in me for sex* Yes
Am I reading this wrong No
instead should I be happy that he wants me? NO

He does sound like a creep OP.

TwentyViginti · 01/01/2021 09:48

Sex pest. Ugh.

WeeDangerousSpike · 01/01/2021 09:49

God I can relate to this! I've got various things going on that I won't go into here, but it's ended up with me trying to avoid initiating any sort of closeness because within seconds I'm being groped. I'd love to just have a cuddle in bed and go to sleep.

Lozzerbmc · 01/01/2021 09:50

No not normal - he should be affectionate in a general way

SaphMum · 01/01/2021 09:51

Exactly!

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Seraphinesupport · 01/01/2021 10:15

I Understand the feeling. Makes you feel like nothing more than an object. Don't see woman going and groping his penis every chance she gets and yet got boobs and they are open to be touched and squeezed anytime he wants too.

Elieza · 01/01/2021 10:29

If he doesn’t want to hold your hand in public when he used to before.
Or give you a little kiss now and again for no reason.
Or buy you a bag of malteasers (or something else thoughtful you’d like within the budget) just because he thought you’d like them,,,then he is not really interested in you or your feelings or making an effort for you.

He is either taking you for granted because you’ve been together long enough that he thinks you’re both set for life and thinks you feel the same as him, and feels he doesn’t need to do anything else other than live in the same house as you because you love each other so that’s fine and that sometimes he fancies sex and thinks you’ll feel the same as him so that’s all fine...

Or he really doesn’t give a shit about you but stays for his own convenience/because he believes in marriages lasting/some other reason about something you bring to the relationship (money/couldn’t afford to live in the nice area without your half of the mortgage/security and mothering him/cooking cleaning etc).

It may be a pattern he’s fallen into over the years or could be something that he’s gone off you for. Like losing respect for your political views or something, or because you didn’t lose baby weight or something else ridiculous but he’s never said to you, but sometimes he wants sex so he uses you for that even though he doesn’t physically fancy you...

It’s difficult to know without you speaking to each other. A frank convo would be the way to go. To see what he feels for you. And if he still loves you then he needs to know to show that by the little things, otherwise how are you supposed to know.

And sex without any other feelings for me would be a no-no in a relationship, it’s just usury.

Merename · 01/01/2021 10:45

@SaphMum

I did a long time ago, but haven't recently. I sort of feel that is something I shouldn't have to say.
A large part of me agrees with you, but I think that in relationships, there are a lot of things you just do have to say. So many disagreements are due to misunderstandings. In that vein, I would have a discussion with him, assess his reaction and any change in behaviour, before declaring him either confused/misguided, or creepy and ignorant. My husband has had plenty behaviours over the years I have not liked but find that he makes efforts to adjust them when I tell him how I feel. It works the same the other way. I’m not trying to make excuses though, it doesn’t sound pleasant and I would feel the same as you.
Nochristmasbreak · 01/01/2021 10:53

Just talk to him OP.

Just say 'I would love it again if we just hugged, or kissed without it being sexual. I would love it you rub my feet when we are on the sofa, etc.'

Doesn't need to be big thing and he doesn't need to be demonised, just talk to him, if he is lovely and loves you he will understand.

I have found my DH does this sometimes, but it's because lives are busy, and we will be kissing in front of the fridge or something, and then he wants more. It's nice that he still gets turned on by a kiss from his wife, after many many years together, but sometimes I just want it to be a kiss. I just mention it and it's fine again.

Purplecatshopaholic · 01/01/2021 11:01

If he’s a reasonable man who cares about you, just talk to him. He probably hasn’t realised how you feel. Of course it would be nice if he realised on his own - but sometimes, with the best will in the world, we don’t

thenewnormal2020 · 01/01/2021 12:38

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Anothernick · 01/01/2021 14:10

@Purplecatshopaholic

If he’s a reasonable man who cares about you, just talk to him. He probably hasn’t realised how you feel. Of course it would be nice if he realised on his own - but sometimes, with the best will in the world, we don’t
Agreed.

We are quite tactile and touch each other a lot but if she asks for "just a cuddle" then that's what she gets. If she doesn't say anything then I know sexual touching is OK.

Like many other things in an LTR, it's all about communication...

SaphMum · 01/01/2021 23:06

Thank you all, lots of useful comments, and lots to think about. I will try speaking about it for sure.

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