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My husband is unattracted to me I’ve done everything he has asked

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sadfish19 · 29/04/2025 15:09

First off I have gained a lot of weight during my long relationship.Which is my fault I didn’t realize how depressed I was until I got better. I take full responsibility and I am greatful that my husband didn’t leave me then. I know I am a great wife I cook all the meals do all the cleaning I even take care of all the financials. Besides outdoor projects he doesn’t really have to lift a finger. I work from home so I’m always here.

Over the past few years I have taken steps to lose weight and be more active. The past 6 months the I’ve been on a GLP1 and lost 30 more lbs I’m 5’2 so it’s very noticeable he has even completed me on it. I feel really proud of myself and feeling confident and good. Of course I wanted to be healthier but the day I ordered the medication started with my husband telling me everything he was unhappy about my body the way I dress not being feminine enough etc.

Ever since then I make a daily effort to check all of the boxes he has made for me I make sure to make myself presentable everyday before my husband comes home .I have a rule that I wear a dress every other day at least.
Do hair/makeup at least multiple times a week.

Exactly 6 months almost to the day he has the same issues with me. Like I have done absolutely nothing even though on a daily basis I make sure to check those boxes he wanted from me.
Over the past year and a half I have made an effort to do more cardio I get at least 10k steps a day and it has really helped with weight loss. My stamina is amazing now. He told me that doesn’t count and I need to actually work out. I need to get ready everyday like I’m going to a “real job” I wfm.

I’m already doing these things and I get no credit at all in another 6 months I feel like it’s going to happen again. Even if I look good everyday and lose as much more weight as I can.
I don’t know what to do I have no friends or anyone I can talk to. I feel like I’m going insane.
I’ve been so happy lately feeling better about myself thinking everything is great and he’s still unhappy. Nothing I do is ever good enough even if it’s exactly what is asked of me I don’t get it.
He never has to feel like his partner doesn’t like him or doesn’t want him.

OP posts:
WhiteWashingSunnyDay · 05/05/2025 07:48

Sodthesystem · 30/04/2025 11:41

I think it's absolutely fine to take the traditional woman's role but...only if they are pulling their weight with the traditional males role. And, treating you with respect.

You say you constantly worry about money. Why can't he even handle that if you are doing everything else?

And he treats you like it's not enough even though you've busted your arse for him all these years.

Op some people are just cups with holes in them. No matter how much you pour, they keep taking and taking and are never full.

At some point you lost your self love. And that's heartbreaking. Because no matter how much you love someone, you always need to love yourself enough to walk away when they show they don't reciprocate that love.

You're not a household appliance, you're a person.

Please be your own champion and don't waste your life with people who are mean and don't respect you.

You'll never make him happy because he doesn't want to be. He just wants you driven mad trying to kiss his ass and always falling short. It's a trap.

Time to think about your own wants and needs instead of this parasitic persons. You only have one life, time to choose to live it for your own joy.

Oh my god! Don’t suggest he takes over the financials!! Bloody hell. He has no respect for her an is abusive. Terrible advice!

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