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Advice please

8 replies

EssexMum80 · 22/07/2026 19:31

Husband has recently become very distant and swears he's just stressed at work but I'm wondering if there's something more to it especially as he no longer wants to be intimate. Recently a male neighbour in a similar situation is showing interest and I'm finding it hard to say no... dilemma..

OP posts:
Hito · 22/07/2026 22:26

Talk to your husband. There's no dilemma. The only dilemma is in your mind at this stage.

ForTipsyFinch · 23/07/2026 01:22

Well surely the answer is to bang your neighbour!

what could possibly go wrong.

NearlyNewNonny · 23/07/2026 01:29

You don't solve problems within your marriage by going outside of it. You also shouldn't shit on your own doorstep. Stay away from your neighbour.

Boreded · 23/07/2026 01:32

Ffs you’re asking for permission to shag your neighbour and intimating your husband is cheating to give you an excuse.

he isn’t cheating, but if you do then you suck!

Sunshinemoonlightboogie · 23/07/2026 06:32

You’re trying to find a pathetic excuse to cheat with your neighbour. Grow up and deal with your marriage. If you have kids god help them with your level of maturity.

EssexMum80 · 24/07/2026 10:39

ForTipsyFinch · 23/07/2026 01:22

Well surely the answer is to bang your neighbour!

what could possibly go wrong.

Thank you at least 1 of these responses at least a bit understanding!

OP posts:
FloydPink · 24/07/2026 14:15

Sounds like you have both checked out to some degree. Make him a priority and have a discussion with him

SaraHoliday · 24/07/2026 16:29

EssexMum80 · 22/07/2026 19:31

Husband has recently become very distant and swears he's just stressed at work but I'm wondering if there's something more to it especially as he no longer wants to be intimate. Recently a male neighbour in a similar situation is showing interest and I'm finding it hard to say no... dilemma..

Talk to your Husband - sooner rather than later x

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