People who don't do “single things” still cheat on their spouses. Your friends can also do those specific activities without you — it doesn't sound like you want to do them anyway, and they aren't really appropriate for a serious relationship or marriage. But getting lunch or checking out something interesting with female friend (s) is so benign that it's laughable, especially because it doesn't sound like you're trying to get drunk when you do this. He is fortunate that you understand what's respectful and what isnt in a relationship. Instead, he is acting paranoid and controlling, like you have displayed a lot of tendencies to the contrary (maybe you have and didn't include it). He is taking you for granted, even though I'm sure that factors into why he married you. And he seems to intentionally be isolating you, so I don't know how much you can appeal to that. You said his mom was an immigrant, is there any cultural background that makes this make more sense?
Ultimately, I would wonder if this is a configuration that he thinks will set you up for fidelity 10, 15, 20 years down the line, when you're already bored and he won't let you do anything. But I wouldn't say that because he seems like the type to take that as a threat that you'll cheat. His mom has already intervened and he disregards it. Reddit isn't going to have answers to you. Good luck with the baby.
If this is a deal-breaker for you, the only possible way to change her mind is to tell her exactly that – and then be prepared to follow through. It's probably not too soon for you to lawyer up and start talking about divorce and child custody, if she is determined to go through with this terrible plan.
If you married with the assumption of monogamy, you absolutely have a right to insist that she remains monogamous if she wants to stay married to you. She voluntarily chose to limit her own sexuality and restrict access to her body, when she took her marriage vows. Don't let her try to accuse you of anything more than reminding her she's married.
Marriage counseling to learn how to communicate and rebuild trust. Have her be responsible for setting up counseling. You set up the boundaries that you need to feel safe.
Pitch?
People who don't do “single things” still cheat on their spouses. Your friends can also do those specific activities without you — it doesn't sound like you want to do them anyway, and they aren't really appropriate for a serious relationship or marriage. But getting lunch or checking out something interesting with female friend (s) is so benign that it's laughable, especially because it doesn't sound like you're trying to get drunk when you do this. He is fortunate that you understand what's respectful and what isnt in a relationship. Instead, he is acting paranoid and controlling, like you have displayed a lot of tendencies to the contrary (maybe you have and didn't include it). He is taking you for granted, even though I'm sure that factors into why he married you. And he seems to intentionally be isolating you, so I don't know how much you can appeal to that. You said his mom was an immigrant, is there any cultural background that makes this make more sense?
Ultimately, I would wonder if this is a configuration that he thinks will set you up for fidelity 10, 15, 20 years down the line, when you're already bored and he won't let you do anything. But I wouldn't say that because he seems like the type to take that as a threat that you'll cheat. His mom has already intervened and he disregards it. Reddit isn't going to have answers to you. Good luck with the baby.
If this is a deal-breaker for you, the only possible way to change her mind is to tell her exactly that – and then be prepared to follow through. It's probably not too soon for you to lawyer up and start talking about divorce and child custody, if she is determined to go through with this terrible plan.
If you married with the assumption of monogamy, you absolutely have a right to insist that she remains monogamous if she wants to stay married to you. She voluntarily chose to limit her own sexuality and restrict access to her body, when she took her marriage vows. Don't let her try to accuse you of anything more than reminding her she's married.
Loose the weight by dumping his arse.
Find someone who will show you the love and respect you deserve, and go live your best life
Marriage counseling to learn how to communicate and rebuild trust. Have her be responsible for setting up counseling. You set up the boundaries that you need to feel safe.
This one.
Tell her, show her, say that you’re not interested, show her you blocking him and have a girl’s night
That’s a great point. Our toothbrushes sometimes get mixed up and I should be more careful to avoid that