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Husband said he could get a prettier woman than me

78 replies

Suzy25 · 31/05/2026 19:48

Hi everyone. My husband was in a bad mood and said something out of character. He said that he could get a prettier woman than me if he wanted and that he gets chatted up randomly when he’s out. He said he turns them down but I feel really insecure since he’s said this. Any ideas on why he said such a thing? Also how do I go about this? Thank you.

OP posts:
Twisterlollies · 31/05/2026 20:33

LarksAscending · 31/05/2026 19:50

He said it to hurt you. Obviously. He got a vicious little thrill out of causing you pain.

Tell him to fuck off and go get one then.

Edited

This.

I wouldn’t forgive that comment. And I can forgive quite a few things.

Twisterlollies · 31/05/2026 20:34

Suzy25 · 31/05/2026 20:31

I told him I wanted a divorce as I couldn’t tolerate that kind of disrespect. He apologised and said he didn’t mean it and he only said that as he feels insecure due to the fact that I get a lot of male attention. The thing is looks wise everyone has always said I’m out of his league to him so he’s insecure. He’s also never said anything like this before but I don’t think I can be married to someone I no longer trust. The fact he said such a thing makes me feel like he’s looking around.

Oh, blah blah blah. The rowback means nothing OP, this is his ‘and now I’m going to twist what I said to make it sound like it was YOUR fault AND you should feel sorry for me’

Bullllllllllll-shit

CamillaMcCauley · 31/05/2026 20:37

Suzy25 · 31/05/2026 20:31

I told him I wanted a divorce as I couldn’t tolerate that kind of disrespect. He apologised and said he didn’t mean it and he only said that as he feels insecure due to the fact that I get a lot of male attention. The thing is looks wise everyone has always said I’m out of his league to him so he’s insecure. He’s also never said anything like this before but I don’t think I can be married to someone I no longer trust. The fact he said such a thing makes me feel like he’s looking around.

Right, so you already called his bluff and know what the real problem is. That really would have been better included in the first post.

Personally, insecurity that makes someone lash out vindictively wouldn’t be a quality that I would want in a partner.

LapisBlue · 31/05/2026 20:38

No. Just no. Don't forgive this. shudder

EG94 · 31/05/2026 20:40

Unacceptable! My ex looked me in the eyes and said he wants to and will sleep with other women, he left, I packed all his shit and told him to stay with whatever woman he fucks. That’s a deal breaker

SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePlease · 31/05/2026 20:40

Jog on would be my response.

user293948849167 · 31/05/2026 20:41

If my DH said that I’d tell him to F off and find one then

Hopefulsalmon · 31/05/2026 20:48

If you have kids I'd put him in last chance saloon - his insecurity is his problem to sort out not yours. If you don't have kids then tell him to fuck off and find one then.

whyohwhyisitalwayswet · 31/05/2026 20:49

To be honest, with this update, you both sound very superficial (and/or young?).

YoBetty · 31/05/2026 20:50

Suzy25 · 31/05/2026 20:31

I told him I wanted a divorce as I couldn’t tolerate that kind of disrespect. He apologised and said he didn’t mean it and he only said that as he feels insecure due to the fact that I get a lot of male attention. The thing is looks wise everyone has always said I’m out of his league to him so he’s insecure. He’s also never said anything like this before but I don’t think I can be married to someone I no longer trust. The fact he said such a thing makes me feel like he’s looking around.

Oh, so now he twists it around and makes it 'your fault'.

What a pathetic toad he is.

TooOrangey · 31/05/2026 20:50

What a nasty arsehole. Why are you with him?

Notsosweetcaroline · 31/05/2026 20:52

This is really immature from both of you.

Becuriousnotjudgemental1980 · 31/05/2026 20:52

I’d say. Off you pop then..

Contrarymary30 · 31/05/2026 20:57

Could she be jealous, just wondered about her saying about the v short shorts ! Have you got a figure she'd like ? I'd ignore her and continue to wear what y ou want .
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YoBetty · 31/05/2026 20:58

Notsosweetcaroline · 31/05/2026 20:52

This is really immature from both of you.

There's no need to be unpleasant.

HatAndScarf33 · 31/05/2026 21:00

Well there you are. His response to his own insecurity is to purposely try and bring your confidence down and make you insecure and it’s worked!

A manipulative and very unkind way of behaving.

diddl · 31/05/2026 21:00

The thing is looks wise everyone has always said I’m out of his league to him so he’s insecure.

So he doesn't trust you?

Otherwise why would he be insecure?

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 31/05/2026 21:00

Lilypad789 · 31/05/2026 19:57

Posts like this make me realise there’s something wrong with me because that would be a separation as far as I’m concerned.

Same here. What a complete and utter arsehole. To think that is one thing but to say it is completely and utterly another thing.

WhosGotTheKeysToMyBimma · 31/05/2026 21:03

whyohwhyisitalwayswet · 31/05/2026 20:01

Yup, definitely a dick. But that is obvious, and this can't be the first time he's said something like this. However, you need to figure out why you are with this man, and feeling insecure. You are clearly not comfortable in your own skin if this kind of behaviour makes you feel insecure. It should make you question your choice in men, not yourself.

This, really.

Your relationship has ground you down so much that you're questioning yourself rather than getting angry.

My response would be go and fucking find one then, and don't come back.

BrentfordForever · 31/05/2026 21:04

If that was true he’d never have said that to you

its definitely the opposite and he wants to put you down he wants to hurt you, kill your confidence …

always remember people attack your looks/appearance, cause they re jealous , truly envious of who you are !

MoshpitAtMorrisons · 31/05/2026 21:05

you should’ve replied ”I could also find a bloke with a bigger cock than you”
men can be such twats.

Keroppi · 31/05/2026 21:08

Follow through with the divorce, he doesn't like you or respect you! He's a envious insecure man who will suck you of all your energy, life and happiness. These types of men covet beautiful women just to grind them down and make them feel ugly and insecure - be warned! He is showing you his true colours. Be very wise about how you proceed.

Remember even the most beautiful of women get cheated on and it's nothing to do with looks, it's opportunity, insecurity and ego.

JazzyJelly · 31/05/2026 21:11

Tell him he'll never get a crazier one and break his windscreen.

chirrupybird · 31/05/2026 21:17

Do you get a lot of male attention? And do you think you are out of his league? No wonder he had a bit of a jab back and now you want a divorce. I feel a bit sorry for him.

BountifulPantry · 31/05/2026 21:25

What a nasty little man