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Do you let your man look?

It's in the hottest days of summer..it's hot and there are probably plenty of cute 20 year olds running around in spaghetti straps these days. ( alas, I used to be one..but now I'm way to old..awww) Quick, don't over analyze it, do you get mad when you see your man's head turn outside the market? I usually try not to laugh as he mumbles some comment like a 13 year old..I just hope no one hears him but me!

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karenkayne
karenkayneMarriedpassionate, spontaneous, erotic, playful
Posted August 14, 2009

I think the guys are dead right on this one. If he's not sleeping with her, thats what he is wanting. He's playing you. He said, "I will never find anyone that loves me the way you do." He didn't say I will never love anyone one else the way I love you. Theres a difference. He loves having his daughter, a wife figure, maid, cook etc. He's not appreciating you as his lover and partner though. If he needs to delete the messages, he's obviously saying things he doesn't want you to know about. This is an AFFAIR he is having with the co-worker. The working late - I don't think so. He calls you so he can clear his mind and be with her. If he didn't call, you might be calling him. My guess is he is already sleeping with her. The text messages, phone calls, lying. He's not going to this much trouble over a friend. HE's getting laid. It sucks that he moved you all the way to vegas though. I hope you don't stay for yourself and your daughter. Believe me, the longer you stay, the harder it is to leave and this will never be good. This guy is a real piece of work, he is a selfish liar. Go out and find yourself a good man and role model for you daughter. Good luck and just know you deserve a real man.

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J Medrano
J MedranoYourTango ExpertsMarriedhopefully and hopelessly married
Posted August 14, 2009

I usually laugh becaauuse..it's usually a harmless (to me atleast..I don't know what the girl would say) one liner like:

Wow, those are some big...

Those shorts are kinda short there..

Nice workout clothes...

Did you see that..

I'm not sensitive..but I do know it's boyish

Just seeing what you think..

PS. It's never realistically where the girl herself could hear..just maybe friends or passerbys

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Lyz Lenz
Lyz LenzMarriedCommunity Manager
Posted August 14, 2009

I know everyone looks, but I've never caught my DH looking, so I am pretty sure he is subtle and respectful about it, which I appreciate. If he gawked and mumbled, yeah, I would be ticked. But not abut the looking at the lack of maturity and social grace that would make him gawk and mumble. That seems pretty immature.

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ladyj
ladyjSingleOpen To Love
Posted August 14, 2009

My Boyfirends looks at other girls all the time i'm not bother by because i do it too(i just spend forty-five minutes looking at Channing Tatum stripper video) but i not married. Even If We Were i still wouldn't make a big deal of it. We have an unspoken rule look all you want just don't touch

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dropdeadglam
dropdeadglamTakensooo in love!!!
Posted August 14, 2009

I think its totally rude, and uncalled for. He should only be looking at me, and thankfully my guy doesnt check out other women. He respects me way too much! I'd be pissed, and I know he wouldnt enjoy me checking out dudes.

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Agent Orange
Agent OrangeMarried
Posted August 14, 2009

I totally don't care if my wife looks at another man. She's sleeping next to me at night, not him.

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Symian
SymianComplicatedHiding my true feelings...
Posted August 13, 2009

I can't say I "let" my guy do anything since he's grown and all. If he does check out other girls he's slick about doing it, but so what if he does. I can't stop him from looking any more than I can stop him from cheating I simply trust that he'll do the right thing and he's always done that.

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Gauntlet
GauntletSingleChristian Single Patient
Posted August 13, 2009

Ok, I'm all man so let me turn this to fit this for me. hahah

Do I let my woman look at other men?

I'm single but when I'm in a relationship this is how I see things. People are people and people notice other people. Women are not blind and neither are men however the key is, do just just notice are are they looking at the other person like they are wishing they could undress and take that person home with them. Big difference, the first being harmless and expected. The second being a threat and not needed.

What is your guy saying when he mumbles something but you hear it?

That might make a huge difference also. Does he check these other women out in such a way that makes you feel insecure because he stares at them for longer then would normally be expected when you happen to pass someone in public?

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