Pixie Dust Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 Hi, I wondered whether I could have some advice please. I’ve been in a long term relationships with my husband for many years. We’re very happy. Have children. Own a house, have a dog together. The only thing is, I think he has an infatuation with another woman. The ‘said’ woman is a former drinking acquaintance. I used to hang around with her for years before I met my husband. Then a few years ago we got back in touch and had quite a few ‘nights out’ with her and her boyfriend. That’s when the trouble started. He suddenly got a case of ‘mentionitus’ and couldn’t stop talking about how attractive he thought she was. Down from her physical looks, to telling me how dirty in bed he thought she would be. She got wind of him ‘fancying’ her and would proceed to wind me up about it. Telling me he was complimenting her all the time and being over the top flirty. This was a very difficult time in our relationship, and we nearly broke up over it so many times. We have managed to work through it for the sake of the kids, and we are a lot better now. But he’ll still come out with comments now like ‘She’s the most attractive person he’s met’ ( other than me ) and nobody he ever meets will compare to her ( look wise ). She’s definitely not interested in him as he’s the complete opposite of her usual type. But I just feel like he’s waiting in the wings for a chance with her to ever happen. Like I’m 2nd best and ‘I’ll do’ until he gets his chance. Am I deluded in thinking he’ll grow out of this pathetic school crush 1 day or is this just going to be my life now unless I end things. Link to post Share on other sites
Leihla_B Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 Do you continue to socialize with her? Link to post Share on other sites
ShyViolet Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 On 11/11/2024 at 4:46 AM, Pixie Dust said: He suddenly got a case of ‘mentionitus’ and couldn’t stop talking about how attractive he thought she was. Down from her physical looks, to telling me how dirty in bed he thought she would be. She got wind of him ‘fancying’ her and would proceed to wind me up about it. Telling me he was complimenting her all the time and being over the top flirty. This was a very difficult time in our relationship, and we nearly broke up over it so many times. We have managed to work through it for the sake of the kids, and we are a lot better now. But he’ll still come out with comments now like ‘She’s the most attractive person he’s met’ ( other than me ) and nobody he ever meets will compare to her ( look wise ). The blatant disrespect here is unbelievable. There's nothing necessarily wrong with a married person having a "crush" on someone else and finding them attractive, we're all human and it happens more than people realize. But the way he keeps throwing it in your face and won't stop telling you these things is truly intentional and off the charts disrespectful. How has he gotten to the point where he thinks it's ok to do that? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Gebidozo Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 Your husband’s behavior is completely unacceptable. I’m surprised you’re still staying with him and even describe your relationship as “very happy”. If my partner spoke like that about another man, that would be the end of the relationship. The problem is not just his dumb crush, but his shameless drooling over that woman right in front of you. I think you should respect enough to not let a person treat you this way. Link to post Share on other sites
spiritedaway2003 Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Some people can simply beautiful or handsome and one can acknowledge/admire their beauty. That's one thing. But there is still a tactful way of not going overboard and disrespecting your partner or your partner's feelings. Your husband's lack of respect for you is highly problematic. Another way to think of it is this: if she gives him the green light, do you think he'd cheat on you? If you think he would, doesn't that speak to the lack of trust you have in your relationship even as it exists right now? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Clockwork Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Usually when a husband gets a crush on another woman he keeps it to himself. Look, no guy is perfect, even men who love their wives unconditionally can develop a crush on another woman. Here is the difference though, the men that are loyal know it is just a phase in their head and it will pass. The bad ones will pursue this crush. Or talk about it with their wives and not stop! Link to post Share on other sites
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