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AIBU for wanting to divorce husband after 6 months.

119 replies

Happysadmom · 17/12/2023 06:58

I found out in June that my husband cheated on me; sex with 5 different women multiple times and women over social media. He spent thousands of dollars on sex sites and sending women money for “content,” or “have a nice lunch.” All the while complaining whenever I asked to be taken on a date. He had sex with one woman while we were married and the other times were while I was pregnant with our son and dating. Mind you he did this unprotected so he put me and baby at risk. I found out by finally getting into his computer and saw he had been taking pictures and videos of what he was doing. It was quite traumatizing and I get invasive images in my head still. Now going to therapy which is helping. I’ve asked him to go to therapy and he keeps saying he will but it’s been a month since he promised. He promised to stop smoking cigarettes and he’s still doing that. A couple weeks ago I found out he reached out to a woman that he had a sexual past with. We go to counseling through our church and I feel like they are just validating him saying he’s “trying” and that I need to be more forgiving. This man verbally abused me throughout the years of him cheating behind my back and I’m having a hard time getting past all that.
I love him and he can be kind and caring but there is also this side of him that really sucks and is abusive. I keep putting my foot down on boundaries and gave him a list of all the things I want if we are to move forward and he has not upheld the list and keeps disrespecting my boundaries.
So I’m asking AIBU for giving him 6 months to get his crap together and now that the 6 months is up I want to divorce him? Should I give him more time?
I found out I was pregnant days after I found out he had been cheating so it’s just another complexity.

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Tessabelle74 · 17/12/2023 09:05

I wouldn't have even giving him 6 minutes after what he's done, never mind 6 months! He has no interest in saving your marriage, he's made zero effort to. Divorce him. Carry on with your therapy and hopefully get him out of your head

SnaillikeCantaloupe · 17/12/2023 09:02

You’re being unreasonable for throwing the obligatory mumsnet ‘I love him’ in. You’ve just described my living nightmare, what do you actually love about him? If you stay with him (I’d personally launch him into space), please ditch the church therapy and see a proper therapist.

DomPom47 · 17/12/2023 08:55

Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.
You can forgive him and leave him at the same time. Forgiveness does not mean there is no consequence for him breaking the promise he has made to you in Church in front of God.
Whoever is giving him advise is enabling his behaviour.

Angrycat2768 · 17/12/2023 08:55

If you give him 6 months then you give him another, what incentive has he got to even change? He's given up smoking Big deal. He's done something for his own health but couldn't care less about you. Stuff the church too and find another one if you must.

GabriellaMontez · 17/12/2023 08:53

I wouldn't have given him 6 months. He's repeatedly breached the marriage contract you made together.

He shows no signs of being sorry.

Please show yourself some respect and get hum out if your life.

ChocolateCinderToffee · 17/12/2023 08:51

Oh goodness OP, divorce him and find a different church.

HappyHedgehog247 · 17/12/2023 08:50

Your church sounds like they are motivated by their own beliefs and agenda rather than what is best for YOU.

Nicole1111 · 17/12/2023 08:48

Run. As fast as you can.

VerticalSausages · 17/12/2023 08:41

LTB and LTC

jemenfous37 · 17/12/2023 08:34

Yep, the church as therapists. They will never support you leaving no matter what abuse you are receiving. The priest/pastor/vicar will encourage you to stay and yes, the congregation is likely to have a pop.
It is time to leave. You have tried, he will never reform.
Self-care is what you need

Evaka · 17/12/2023 08:34

Run like the wind. I left my ex after one year of marriage for far less and have never looked back. Your husband sounds like a monster OP. I'm sorry to say that but it might help to see it written down. His attitude to women is so disturbing.

Hillrunning · 17/12/2023 08:33

You don't love him, this isn't what love feels like. He doesn't love you, this isn't what love behaves like.

End it right away and build a far nicer life for yourself.

C1N1C · 17/12/2023 08:33

Ducks in a row and go.

fuckssaaaaake · 17/12/2023 08:30

Why wouldn't you leave! He's a disgusting pig and treating you like he has utter contempt for you! Run! You're worth more

TooTender · 17/12/2023 08:26

You would be mad to stay married to this man who can’t stand you. He will continue to cheat on you, abuse you and endanger you for your entire life.

GreatGateauxsby · 17/12/2023 08:24

Go see a divorce lawyer Monday.

Under a year and you might be able to annual the marriage...although not sure on this as the only thing it might fall under is "you did not properly consent to the marriage" or it wasn't consumated?

Lochness1975 · 17/12/2023 08:19

You need to have left him yesterday and need to find yourself a new church!

Londonrach1 · 17/12/2023 08:18

Leave!

Choice4567 · 17/12/2023 08:17

I’m a strong church goer. Fucking run for the hills, why would you give him any time?

ElevenSeven · 17/12/2023 08:15

You'd be unreasonable NOT to leave him.

This

Snowdogsmitten · 17/12/2023 08:12

Vile. Him, and your awful church’s attitude towards you.

Leave.

Dinkydoo17 · 17/12/2023 07:29

He sounds like a complete nightmare. . Get rid of him, divorce and find a church who actually have proper values and morals.

vanillaredbushtea · 17/12/2023 07:20

Leave. And find another church !

Forgottenmypasswordagain · 17/12/2023 07:17

I would have gone once I knew he had done any of those things, married or not, children or not. Not to mention that he is a unfit example for a child to have in their life. Even if he became a saint overnight I would never get over my feelings of contempt and disgust regarding him.

ChaToilLeam · 17/12/2023 07:16

He’s a lying cheating shitbag. He has risked your life and your health. Stuff the church, none of them have to live your life. Divorce, never look back.