”Is My Husband Embarrassed By Me?” 6 Signs Your Husband is Ashamed of You

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What can make a woman ask, “Is my husband embarrassed by me?”

Is it even possible for a husband to feel embarrassed by his wife?

Embarrassment is a feeling of self-consciousness or shame often accompanied by a desire to hide or retreat.

It can be triggered by various circumstances, such as making a mistake, feeling inferior, or being the focus of unwanted attention.

Perhaps you’re among the women who share the same concern and are looking for signs to confirm whether your partner feels ashamed of you.

You’re in the right place.

Read on to get the appropriate answers to your questions.

“I like to be embarrassed,” says no one ever.

If your man is embarrassed by you, your self-esteem and sense of self-worth might suffer a huge blow.

The big question is, how do you know when your husband is amused by your silly actions and when they become a full-blown embarrassment?

I’ve compiled some of the top possible signs that answer the question, ”Is my husband embarrassed by me?”

 

Is My Husband Embarrassed by Me? 6 Signs That He Is

1. Your Husband Avoids Showing Affection or Physical Affection Towards You in Public

 

Let’s say you and your husband are at a party with friends.

You lean in for a hug or a kiss, and your husband pulls away or resists the gesture.

He’s also not initiating the display of affection, yet he resists when you do.

This avoidance of physical affection could be a sign that your husband feels embarrassed by you in front of others.

Maybe he is self-conscious about how others perceive the gesture, or he is uncomfortable displaying affection towards you in public.

It is normal for couples to show affection in private, but in a healthy relationship, they should also feel comfortable expressing affection in public.

After all, you are married.

You are not his side chick or mistress.

So, if your husband avoids showing affection towards you in public, he might feel embarrassed by you, especially if you know that he is not the shy type and is not averse to public displays of affection.

 

2. He Avoids Introducing You to New People or Introducing You as His Spouse

One of the most obvious signs that your husband is embarrassed by you is if he avoids introducing you to new people or fails to introduce you as his spouse.

For instance, you and your husband are at a business function, and your husband fails to introduce you to his colleagues.

Even if he does, he says your name and does not mention you are his spouse.

Or whenever you meet his new friends, he doesn’t introduce you. 

Your husband may be embarrassed by you and is uncomfortable acknowledging your relationship in front of others.

He is not proud of his relationship with you and is ashamed of being publicly associated with you.

Because, tell me why would your husband not want to introduce you as his wife? 

Is it because he is ashamed of your appearance, behavior, or something else about you?

I don’t know, but he does.

 

3. He Evades Your Questions About Embarrassment

Maybe you have noticed that your husband has avoided introducing you to new people or showing affection towards you in public.

When you mention these behaviors and ask him if he is embarrassed by you, he becomes evasive or changes the subject.

He may want to scream a ‘yes’ to you, but he doesn’t want to be cruel.

Just because he feels embarrassed by you doesn’t mean he doesn’t love you. 

If you have discussed embarrassment with your husband and he evades your questions or avoids the topic altogether, he is obviously not comfortable discussing the issue with you.

If he’s not embarrassed by you, he’ll be shocked by your question and immediately alleviate your fears and concerns.

However, his avoidance of the conversation could be a defense mechanism to protect his feelings or to avoid confrontation.

 

4. He Steers You Away From Possibly Awkward Situations

Do you think you’re witty, but your husband thinks otherwise?

If he actively tries to take you away from scenarios where you’ll get to show how witty you are (aka disgrace yourself), then he’s embarrassed by you.

If, for instance, you and your husband are invited to a party.

You are excited to attend and meet new people, but your husband seems hesitant and suggests that the two of you stay home instead.

When you ask him why, he says that he doesn’t think the party will be very interesting and that it will be more fun to stay in.

The truth is that your husband might be concerned that you may say or do something that will embarrass him.

One of the benefits of being married is having a partner with whom to attend social events and functions.

If your husband is reluctant to attend these events with you, he might be ashamed of you because he feels you might cause him social humiliation.

 

5. He Doesn’t Want To Make Your Marriage Official On Social Media

What was life like before the advent of the internet?

Can anyone recall?

Well, the internet is here, and it is here to stay.

In today’s world, social media plays a significant role in our lives.

For many couples, making their relationship “official” on social media is a way to celebrate and share their love with others.

If your husband is hesitant or unwilling to make your marriage official on social media, he could be feeling embarrassed by you.

Otherwise, why is he not proud to make his marriage official on social media if he has no genuine reasons not to?

Maybe you even post a picture of the two of you together.

And when you show the post to your husband, he becomes uncomfortable and asks you to delete it or untag him.

I get that some people are private and like to keep their business off social media, but it’s not like you are sharing details of your family on the internet or asking him to.

It’s understandable if he’s not on social media or if he’s not a fan of it, but if he is a regular or heavy user who has no problems with posting about other aspects of his life or relationships, then why not your marriage?

It’s possible that he doesn’t want to seem tied down or unavailable to potential admirers.

But shouldn’t he be proud to show the world that you are his partner if he truly loves and is committed to you?

 

6. He is Visibly Uncomfortable or Anxious When You Express Your Thoughts or Opinions in Front of Others

As the saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.”

If your husband looks unsettled when you express your thoughts or opinions in front of others, he is undoubtedly embarrassed by you.

Perhaps he’s afraid of being judged or criticized by others or lacks respect for your thoughts and opinions.

For example, you guys are at a dinner party with friends.

The conversation turns to a topic you are passionate about, and you begin sharing your thoughts and ideas.

As you speak, your husband becomes increasingly fidgety and anxious.

He avoids eye contact with you and keeps glancing at the other guests as if worried about their reactions.

And if he makes eye contact, it’s to shut you up.

When the conversation ends, your husband quickly changes the subject and avoids discussing the topic further.

He is embarrassed by you and is uncomfortable with your thoughts and opinions being shared in front of others.

 

If you think your husband is embarrassed by you, talk to him about how his actions are making you feel.

He might not be aware of the impact of his actions, or there may be other underlying issues that need to be addressed.

Having a healthy and respectful dialogue will enable you to work towards finding solutions and strengthening your relationship.

Most importantly, be open-minded and ask him to be honest with you. 

It’s not going to be easy for him to share reasons why he’s embarrassed by you.

You might be hurt, but don’t be defensive.

Consider things from his perspective, and you might realize you need to work on some things.

If you realize there’s nothing about you that needs to be changed, then the problem is with him, not with you.

No matter what, don’t let his actions ruin your self-esteem or make you question your self-worth.

Sometimes, our partner’s actions have absolutely nothing to do with us.

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