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drivemecrazy
Aug 4, 2007, 05:08 PM
I have been married for 3 years. I cought my husband starring at a lady on several occasions when she was at work. She is there only one day every 3 months, but when she is there he constantly stares at her and it extremely upsets me. I told him about it and he thought I was so stupid. He says he loves me and we are always together,, always. I have never cought him in any other act.
Fr_Chuck
Aug 4, 2007, 05:33 PM
While I know it is wrong and he is stupit, all men do and will look at ladies, I will admit I do myself from time to time. In fact I would say that there is not a single man ( who likes women) that do not stare and look at a pretty girl from time to time.
It is when they cross that boundary from looking to doing more that the trouble begins and starts.
Knowing it bothers you, perhaps he should try to take off the days she comes in if he can not control hiself.
He may have had some affair with her in the past ( PAST) and it reminds him of that.
drivemecrazy
Aug 4, 2007, 05:47 PM
He actually is assigned to sit the panel up for her. I understand checking her out, but his looking at her more than he should really makes me upset. I think you are right, he could have had a past relationship with someone that looked like her.
SnakeBite
Aug 4, 2007, 06:16 PM
I'm guilty of the same thing throughout me life. Honestly, I don't think there is a cure for roaming eyes...
That is part of his personality that you can't change. It doesn't mean he doesn't care about you...
GlindaofOz
Aug 4, 2007, 06:21 PM
Men are really visual they are always checking out the other ladies, however must guys have learned to be slick enough to not get caught all the time.
Recognize that looking does not equal sex, that looking does not mean he things you are fat, ugly or anything other then the beautiful woman in his life. Looking is just that. Unfortunately you cannot keep his eyes in place and telling him to stop will not make him. I think that it's a knee jerk reaction for men.
I've always felt I'd rather have them look then be out there touching everything ;)
kp2171
Aug 4, 2007, 06:30 PM
I do it, I'm sure. I'm happily married. I think my wife is too. =)
we are absolutely visual idiots. I have a beautiful wife who is loving, giving, and faithful... as I am to her.
yet, I know someone, somewhere sees me being a dumba$$ oogling some pretty woman visually.
not saying he shouldn't be considerate of you, but there's nothing you said that id, as a guy, say is especially different or bothersome.
were idiots when it comes to seeing women we find attractive in some way or another. And just cause we find another woman worth watching doesn't mean a damn thing about our commitment.
ForeverZero
Aug 4, 2007, 06:37 PM
Women have a natural tendency of believing that true love is equated to being the only person their husband finds attractive. That's a load of garbage, and it leads to a lot of mishandled feelings when the dirty little secret is that men aren't hard wired to be monogamous. Evolution has taught every species that the more you procreate, the more successful your genes will be down the line, you can argue with me, but you can't argue with millions of years of evolution.
Fr_Chuck
Aug 4, 2007, 06:37 PM
I wish I had a answer to solve this, it appears you have spoken to him about it, and of course being a man he will deny it.
Now my wife would be so bold as to mention it in public in front of the lady. ( she has never had to, but she would)
I will say that marriage counseling is always a good idea, no matter how good of relationship you have things from encounter weekends to regular meetings can always bring couples closer together.
Most men ( and they seldom admit it) have some fantasy girl, often remembered from high school or college. For me there was this one cheerleader, I must have judged all women in my life by her as for as looks for 20 years. And in my memory she got better looking and sexier as time went by. *** my 20 year high school reunion ended that fantasy.
Real life is seldom the same as your memory.
I can't say what is running in your husbands head ( if anything at those moments)
ForeverZero
Aug 4, 2007, 06:38 PM
Or to put it simply, so long as he's only looking, the old expression holds true.
Just because you've ordered lunch doesn't mean you can't look at the menu
nicespringgirl
Aug 4, 2007, 06:51 PM
I completely understand how you feel!
Men are visual-shallow part of men.:D
But remember this, he is the one comes home with you, lay down next to you,clean the dishes when u can't, bought u chacolate on V's day. He can only look at her, but his whole heart belongs to you.
As an attractive woman( I am humble but just want to tell you the fact), there are many men starring at me on a single working day, THERE IS NOTHING! NOTHING! That's just what they do, they are just dumb enough to be caught by us.LOL
Don't worry, as long as he still comes home with you... all that u know, that's fine and I know how hard is it, but I tell u the woman he is starring at, only feels annoying!( that's how I feel when any guy look at me):D
drivemecrazy
Aug 4, 2007, 06:53 PM
I guess I shouldn't be so jealous. Maybe I should look around just to get a response??
nicespringgirl
Aug 4, 2007, 07:01 PM
You are right, worry is not going to help. Be clear and rational, be able to analyze it.
OF COURSE, always have an eye on him. And never complain too much or start a fight with him on that, u might be trapped then he can start to make up excuses saying the relationship needs a break! Always be careful...
Dennis777
Aug 4, 2007, 07:03 PM
Hello
When he stops looking is when you need to worry... We all Look and its not only the guys that look. Looking at others can add to your relationship and make it more exciting. Its not like he is asking her to the motel, he is looking and maybe a little harmless flirting. His and or your flirting can get the fires burning and make tonight a little more exciting when your alone. Don't be scared to have a fantasy life, its healthy and can be very rewarding.
Dennis777
pasiria
Aug 4, 2007, 07:24 PM
Hi,
You mentioned you're really hurt. I suggest you pick a time when both of you are enjoying a relaxing moment. In a nice and assertive tone, tell him you feel disrespected when he does it in front of you. Ask him how he would feel if you stared at another man in front of him. Perhaps say this, "Honey, I love you very much, you make me happy when you......but, I feel very hurt when you stare at her in front of me, I understand that you admire her, honey please don't do it in front of me." Then, kiss him in the forehead. If he loves you, he will stop. We don't like hurting the people we love. I stare at other men when my boyfriend is not around. Around him I control myself. I stare because I admire beauty, but I forget in a minute and the only permanent image is that of my boyfriend.
answers_16
Aug 4, 2007, 09:47 PM
Have you tried asking him to quit staring at her that it bothers you that might work
answers_16
Aug 4, 2007, 10:53 PM
Tell him that it bothers you that he constantly stares at her and ask him if he would stop
rkim291968
Aug 5, 2007, 12:34 AM
It's possible that you may be over-reacting. Men do look at other women and it is quite normal. If it really bothers you, ask him to be more discreet.
Also, looking does not normally turn into having an affair. Chill.
go-ask-mom
Aug 5, 2007, 03:35 AM
I think every woman goes through this, as its as old as time and will never change! If someone out there thinks they have a man that doesn't look, they are sooo in denial! I don't care if you're a Victoria Secret Supermodel... your man too, looks at other women! Lol! And that fact right there should tell us, its just a man thing! :)
Honestly tho- if it's just a glance or two at a pretty woman here and there, then I don't see anything wrong with it. I myself have even seen some gorgeous women AND men... and even I look!
If I see my hubby "notice" someone, I just put my hand on his shoulder and whisper... yeah, I can tell she isn't spending HER day chasing 5 kids around, then off to work 8 hours, grocery shopping and home to fix a nice supper! She's definitely HIGH MAINTENANCE! Then I add... your soooo lucky to have me! And off I go! Lol! ;) It's best to just let it go... don't tie every insecurity you may have about yourself up in one glance at another woman. It's just not healthy!
I suppose tho- if it was REAL OBVIOUS and happened "everytime" your out together, then that WOULD get real old. (honestly though, they probably do it every time were out... they're just that good and we just don't know it! Lol! ) I would think tho- that if it really bothers you this much, that he would understand and NOT want to hurt your feelings or cast any doubts. He should respect and honor your wishes and at least make an honest attempt/effort in NOT looking.
I know I would do the same for my husband, if a behavior of mine upset his world.
If he is a real religious guy (I'm assuming he's not) then some churches will tell you that just looking at another woman is the same as committing adultery. Lusting in the heart.
I just try to laugh and say, "It's ok to look at the menu...as long as you eat at home!" :D
talaniman
Aug 5, 2007, 06:39 AM
If this only happens once every 3 months then I wouldn't worry much. I bet she has a lot of stares. Your insecuity is making this much bigger than what it is.
bushg
Aug 5, 2007, 06:56 AM
I went to Lowe's with my husband yesterday for our weekly date! We were walking down an aisle and this very attractive asian lady was coming by us. When she got beside us my hubby looked down at her legs, which I had already noticed. Well I gave him the look he knew he was BUSTED! But I just laughed and said she did have nice legs didn't she. While we were at the counter I saw some very nicely built men , a couple as amatter of fact and 1 even had a quite handsome face. If we saw these people again, would we look again? Sure! But we went home together and that is the point
s_cianci
Aug 5, 2007, 07:26 AM
I think we're all naturally programmed to notice people we find attractive. That doesn't mean we find the one we're committed to unattractive or that we don't love them. I do think a little bit of discretion is in order so as not to embarrass ourselves or our spouses. But the fact remains that we're going to notice attractive people.
pasiria
Aug 29, 2007, 11:59 PM
When I look I am exercising my gift of vision. Sure, I can glance at someone! Of course I can stare at someone, but I try not to do it for so long. I would probably make the person I'm staring at uncomfortable. If the person I find appealing is not looking, I'll stare to the point of drolling with my jaw on the floor (if he is drop dead gorgeous)! However, here is the point. Stare, drool all you want, drop your jaw to the floor, but out of respect, do not do it in front of your partner. I wouldn't do it! That is my opinion. If I were you, I'd do the same thing to him, however this is silly. But, try it anyhow and see how he reacts. I use to have very friendly and flirty clients. But, when they were in with their wives, they were so quiet. That is called respect for your spouse and the mother of your children or future children. My dad use to stare at young ladies all the time to the point he almost lost his neck. Anyhow, I found that very offensive. If he keeps on, tell him how you feel, if not-let it go. Life is too short to be sweating the small stuff.
meksk______
Jul 12, 2010, 07:13 AM
I do agree with some of the men on here and I'm a woman, but my aggravation point boils when I hear about how men are wired and it's "just a guy thing". First off, women are humans beings just as men and what? women just can control themselves better? I see good looking men all the time, I don't stare at them in front of my husband and I don't undress them with my eyes in front of them, it's just disrespectful if you love someone. And most of you men very well know that you get to look at women at least 8 hours a day at work away from your wives, or on the bus, or driving, or at the park or the golf course or at the nudey bars and now with the internet, all the time. So, why can't you obsessed lookers just hold off while your with your wives and make them feel better for a couple of hours? I just don't get it. It's all about the men, what the men NEED, what the men WANT. My husband is a bald, chubby, scarred face, 12 years older than me and still looks at women all the time like he can't help it. Well, I am feeling good about myself now and getting out of this bull marriage. He can look all he wants now, and I'm sure it will be all looking too because he can't even sustain an erection. I have a feeling that looking at girls all the time makes men feel better about themselves somehow because they are insecure themselves and mostly never going to go any further than looking because they're not all that great. Ladies, if you ask them to stop and they can't do it for one day, then get out, who needs it. Life's too short. Let's turn the tables on men and make it about what women NEED and what women WANT. Who cares what the old baldies do? Oogle and Google away Losers!