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Nervous DP isn’t as attracted to me anymore??

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meeeeeepmeep · 20/04/2023 00:50

I don’t know if I’m just overthinking things. My DP says he thinks I’m beautiful and stunning and I don’t need make up etc. he will compliment me but sometimes I have to ask now.

Today whilst we were getting ready to go out, I walked in in a short tight gym top which he would normally love but he didn’t say anything. I had to ask him later if he likes it and he said “of course I do”. I felt like before I wouldn’t have had to ask, and he said “I was distracted by the chores” and “I help more around the house now we’ve been together longer, so I was just busy focusing on that”.

I later put up a story of me and my friend where my body looks good. He replied to it with a laughing face as there was funny content in it. I had to ask again about the outfit and he said he was “just focused on the funny part at first”.

Am I being silly??

OP posts:
ActDottie · 20/04/2023 09:57

Omg yes you’re being silly! Seriously??? Why do you need so much validation on how you look!

NCforthis123456 · 20/04/2023 11:05

LOL - this is ridiculous.

NCforthis123456 · 20/04/2023 11:06

In the nicest possible way OP - you need to grow up, you don't sound emotionally mature enough for a relationship if you think this is a problem. You can't badger him into complimenting you.

meeeeeepmeep · 20/04/2023 11:10

Been together 6 months I’m just worried because it’s changed

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Pahpahpotato · 20/04/2023 11:33

6 months?! Good grief. You need to take a deep breath and stop being so daft.

Dweetfidilove · 20/04/2023 14:55

Is the compliment even worthwhile after you dig it out of him?

This sounds hard.

IDontWantToBeAPie · 20/04/2023 20:15

C1N1C · 20/04/2023 07:17

He doesn't compliment me every five minutes and now I'm sad...

For the record, there's also often a double standard here. Do you tell him? I remember both times my wife ever complimented me that way... once at the wedding, she said I was handsome, and a few weeks ago (after 6 months the at the gym), she said I had nice arms. But I practically tell her every day.

Men like compliments too!!!

There's a double standard in your marriage. Not in everyone's. I compliment my other half every day.

IDontWantToBeAPie · 20/04/2023 20:35

meeeeeepmeep · 20/04/2023 11:10

Been together 6 months I’m just worried because it’s changed

Of course it changes. Novelty wears off and deeper more meaningful love grows in its place.

Doversole7 · 21/04/2023 19:31

Yes it’s silly. Unfortunately this is what growing up in a world of social media validation has done to people.

meeeeeepmeep · 24/04/2023 16:27

Thank you all for your advice x

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northernlight20 · 24/04/2023 16:33

good grief!!!

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