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Am I overthinking, or are there signs my husband is gay?

12 replies

YourAverageMum · 26/05/2026 20:14

I honestly don’t know if I’m being paranoid or if my gut is trying to tell me something. Me and DH are both 29, we’ve got a gorgeous 1-year-old little girl, and from the outside everything probably looks fine. But over the last year I’ve started wondering whether he might actually be gay and it’s eating away at me. It’s little things that keep building up — zero interest in sex anymore, he’s weirdly secretive with his phone, constantly commenting on certain male celebrities, and he seems more emotionally invested in some of his male friendships than in our marriage. I feel awful even typing this because he’s a lovely dad and genuinely my best friend, but I can’t shake the feeling that something is off. I don’t know whether this is just exhaustion from having a baby, a rough patch, or whether I’m ignoring signs that have been there all along. Has anyone else been through this?

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 26/05/2026 20:17

I would assume there is something to worry about girl x

Keroppi · 26/05/2026 20:19

I smell AI Hmm
Assuming real then obviously go through his phone and look at his internet history, hidden apps etc

UpDownAllAround1 · 26/05/2026 20:39

There must be other signs…did he watch Eurovision all the way though recently?

dogtot · 26/05/2026 20:41

If he's your best friend just ask him if he likes blokes.

TrufflePigs · 26/05/2026 20:46

Why don’t you sit down with him and have a proper heart to heart? Be open to hearing his truth and refrain from any judgement until you’ve heard him out. It might be hard to do but it’s the best way to get the truth out of someone.

Jellox · 26/05/2026 20:46

Why gay and not just having an affair?

trufie · 26/05/2026 23:32

This is AI generated

TheThingOnTheIce · 27/05/2026 05:50

trufie · 26/05/2026 23:32

This is AI generated

Genuinely interested how you know?

WildEnergySupplier · 27/05/2026 05:53

Why don't you ask the men he's sleeping with what they think?

WildEnergySupplier · 27/05/2026 05:56

TheThingOnTheIce · 27/05/2026 05:50

Genuinely interested how you know?

The lack of actual detail, the lists, the question at the end

Gateappreciation · 27/05/2026 06:02

Having a baby can be tiring, sleepless nights etc.

Some people do value their male friendships. He’s probably also enjoyed their friendship, but you’ve just nit noticed.

The only thing worrying in your post is phone secrecy, but could be due to a heterosexual affair, emotional relationship, porn, gambling etc.

Curly66 · 27/05/2026 06:02

WildEnergySupplier · 27/05/2026 05:53

Why don't you ask the men he's sleeping with what they think?

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