Husband likes to dancing with me, to see if women flirt with him

My husband of 25 years just recently informed me that when we go dancing, he doesn’t particularly loves to dance with me but he likes to see if other women check him out.
To hear this, broke my heart. I honestly thought that it was a bonding activity for him as well. Dancing with him made me feel loved and desired.
Now, I do not feel like going dancing with my husband ever again. Which is a shame since we are both ok dancers.
Anyone has any advice or a similar experience?

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Mamapolo2016 · F

That hurts. I'm sorry.

I have to wonder what would possess him to say it. Was he upset with you, before?

Tengo · 46-50, F

@Mamapolo2016 no, it happened during a counseling session where we had to say what we love to do together. The psychologist asked him if he shared my love for dancing together. He then gave a reply I was not expecting and made my heart shatter in a million pieces.

Mamapolo2016 · F

@Tengo Makes me sad for you. My ex-husband had a habit of saying such things. It stings.

I hope the counselor can help.