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Losing my mind - Sex row

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BounceQueen · 05/05/2022 09:51

Ok I feel like I am losing my mind here, my partner steadfastly refuses to accept that he is in the wrong to the point I am doubting myself. So I am here for a sense check.

I had a doctors appointment yesterday that I have been very anxious about. I have mentioned several times that I feel anxious about it so he knows. It's an issue he has been supporting me with so he knows all about it.

The night before this appointment he caused a row because and I quote here "We only ever have sex when you want it"

Bearing in mind we had sex 24 times in April and in the 7 days in the run up to this row we had sex 5 times. Of the times we didn't one was because he had a bad back and I spent a good half an hour giving him a back rub and lots of affection.

So we spent the entire morning in the run up to the appointment arguing when i wanted to approach it calmly and prepare a list of the things I wanted to say.

I am really annoyed and think that he shouldn't have caused a row over sex when I needed emotional support and he could have waited if he genuinely felt he had a point (I think he doesn't have a point but that's irrelevant).

He is saying that we had a row because of my attitude and I have been stand offish which could well be the case because I have been on my period so sensitive anyway and also been worrying about this appointment. If he had raised that then I would be less annoyed but he didn't, he caused a row over sex.

I am not wrong here am I. he is adamant that it is all my attitude and he wasn't in the wrong!

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AnyFucker · 10/05/2022 20:46

Stay strong, op. That man is poison.

bouncequeen · 10/05/2022 21:19

I feel resolved so far. Skipped the gym and watched a film to avoid bumping into him.

Tune makes everything easier I know this. Just have to hang on there.

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bouncequeen · 10/05/2022 21:20

Time.... not tune!

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CloudPine · 10/05/2022 21:55

You’re 100% doing the right thing.

KettrickenSmiled · 11/05/2022 12:10

Well done Bounce. I hope, along with the sadness, you feel a sense of relief & resolution as you process everything. And keep posting for support! Your boundaries are strong, you have seen & responded sensibly to the red flags.

Wishing you all the best - & congratulations on the promotion Flowers

cornflakedreams · 11/05/2022 16:29

Definitely doing the right thing. May your resolve only strengthen!

mcmooberry · 11/05/2022 17:41

Glad you have seen the light, it's not fun being alone when you like being in a couple - but he would never have changed and one day you will be so glad you don't have to deal with his endless sexual demands.

bouncequeen · 11/05/2022 20:45

Well the kids have come down with a sickness bug so at least I am being kept busy and distracted.

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