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Isn't it normal to be attracted to other people even if you have a good marriage?

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NewDKmum · 22/07/2009 20:50

And OK as long as you don't act on it?

DH asked me last night if I had ever been attracted to other men during our marriage and insisted on an honest answer.

I said that I had been twice, but never ever would be unfaithful and that I consider it normal to find other people attractive.

He seems very upset by it today. Am I in the wrong here?

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pagwatch · 23/07/2009 12:32

I have been with DH for twenty plus years. We got married in our twenties. I love him, he loves me, we have never been unfaithful. I have never even kissed another man since we got together BUT I still have a pulse and a libido so yes - I do find other men attractive.
But I would never act upon it.
I often point out very beautiful women to him.
There is nothing wrong with looking and admiring.
Nothing at all.
If there were we would not all surround ourselves in films and magazines etc etc. We would all have to become amish and hide - forever. And avoid the hunky amish men.

I always think this issue has everything to do with a) insecurity and b) trust.

NewDKmum · 23/07/2009 12:36

Glad to hear the consensus is on my side

DH says he has never experienced anything similar. I think it may still happen though (we have only been married 5 years).

Thanks for your views!

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