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Would you be uncomfortable with partner's messages to female friend

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ConfusedSilence · 18/04/2026 14:32

Would you be uncomfortable if your male partner was chatting to a female ‘friend’ in a way that was sexual? Or am I being too over sensitive as I don’t talk to men like this?

My partner has always been very protective over his phone and computer such as moving his phone so I cant see the screen. A couple of weeks ago his computer was not only left on but his facebook was open. I had initially only went into his study as he had left his light on and the window open (it was very cold in the house). For some reason I opened messenger and there was messages between him and a woman he used to work with. I have never met her even though I have met his other colleagues.
We have been together 8 years and at the start of our relationship I was uneasy about comments made between them on facebook-this was public. It was, from memory, she had made a comment on his post about being a ‘whore’ and he invited her to his house. He told me that she was a friend, that was how they got on plus his mother could see the posts so why would it be flirty. However I was uncomfortable at the sexual nature. I left it since we were in the early stages of dating but every time he posted on facebook she would comment. So after a few months of this I was upset so he set up his facebook so she could no longer see what he posted.
There have been several issues with my partner over the years which I wont get into as it would make this post too long, but basically when I try to discuss about feeling upset about something (e.g. his mother being cold towards me) he dismisses my feelings and makes me out to be the problem.
So (4 years now we have been living together) I find these messages between them. I didnt get to read much just the most recent as he came home unexpectedly as he forgot his phone. So what I did read has left me really uncomfortable. He said he was going on a work trip (which I knew about and I think this message was around the same time he messaged me to tell me) then there was an image which was a drawing of 2 people one person was whispering in the other person's ear. I am not sure if there was writing but this might be a meme. He replied to say that there are titties are all over his inbox. The messages after these were then just what I would call ‘normal’ chat such as he would be busy the whole time.
So I cant raise this with him as I have been snooping. Would you be uncomfortable with this? Actually do you chat to male friends like this? I know I don’t.

OP posts:
TittyGajillions · 18/04/2026 14:36

Of course I wouldn't be comfortable with it.

TFImBackIn · 18/04/2026 14:41

Ugh he sounds horrible - a right sleazy bastard. Are you living together? Do you have children together?

LittlePetitePsychopath · 18/04/2026 14:45

He has shown you who he is, repeatedly. It is time to believe him.

DaisyChain505 · 18/04/2026 14:46

🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ of course this isn’t what happens in normal healthy relationships where both people respect and love each other.

ConfusedSilence · 18/04/2026 14:50

TFImBackIn · 18/04/2026 14:41

Ugh he sounds horrible - a right sleazy bastard. Are you living together? Do you have children together?

We live together in his house but thankfully we don't have children together. I am feeling really disrespected by both of them.

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Itsanewlife · 18/04/2026 14:56

ConfusedSilence · 18/04/2026 14:50

We live together in his house but thankfully we don't have children together. I am feeling really disrespected by both of them.

She doesn't owe you anything, he does. You clearly don't trust him and it sounds like you have reason not to. To me that would be a pretty fatal flaw in a relationship, even if the relationship with this woman proved to be above board and just banter.

EarthSight · 18/04/2026 15:11

If he's talking in a sexual way to another woman, that's adulterous behaviour. It may not be an affair (although in your case I would have doubts about that), but it's still adulterous behaviour.

It's unpleasant, but I think you should consider that the reason why he's with you isn't because he loves you. It's because you're good to him and provide regular sex. You make his life comfortable and your arrangement is convenient for him, for now. None of that translates to love or respect.

Betterbyfar · 18/04/2026 15:37

It’s over Op. been over for ages. You are with someone very sketchy and a bit gross.

Betterbyfar · 18/04/2026 15:38

You don’t have children “together” but do you have children?

ConfusedSilence · 18/04/2026 15:49

Betterbyfar · 18/04/2026 15:38

You don’t have children “together” but do you have children?

I don't have children but he has a child from a previous relationship.

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Betterbyfar · 18/04/2026 15:53

This man has been a twat for years according to your past threads.

Either end it or carry on sucking it up and starting mumsnet threads 🤷‍♀️

Endofyear · 18/04/2026 18:36

Did he actually use the word titties? I'd dump him just for that 🤢

Alwaysthesameoldstory · 18/04/2026 21:44

Honestly OP of course this is disrespectful and not normal in a relationship.

In fact reading your other threads this is not a normal and loving relationship.

Please think about your future because it appears this man really thinks he can behave just how he likes and you will put up with it

EdgyJadeReader · 19/04/2026 19:19

I think his reaction in the early stages of the relationship to you being uncomfortable was your red flag waving straight at you!

L0V315 · 23/04/2026 09:39

He is a dog with two dicks, he will not change.

The question is what do you think you should do?

Do you stay and put up with a lifetime of pain and distrust?

Or do you tell him to fuck off with his womanising ways and dump his sorry arse?

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