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To feel he should/could have stepped up?

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MoaningMartyr · 15/01/2024 14:46

Whole family caught virus last week - maybe covid, who knows. Feel hot/cold/exhausated/ache all over etc.

DH took himself to bed for last 4 days. I have been looking after DC (1 and 4) - both of who are up all night with temperatures. I feel shit myself, DH says he must feel worse as he can't get out of bed.

Yesterday, DS (4) had a seizure due to high temp. He has had them before - but they're pretty horrible - ambulance called. Ambulance took temp of other DC and took them both in due to crazy high temps and fit/risk of fit, so off the 3 of us went in an ambulance.

While DS was having a seizure (choking on vomit) - I called for DH who was in bed. He came downstairs after me shouting for some time and then called 999 but passed phone to me saying he couldn't handle it and he felt too ill. So I was left with a 1 year old in tears at sight of his brother fitting, a 4 year having a seizure, and talking to 999 call. Then I went to A&E with them both.

When I was on phone to 999 I was looking over to DH on the sofa lying there with his eyes closed, and just felt such resentment to him.

Am I being unfair? It does feel like a pattern as similar things have happened in past. But he is very ill seemingly. He is back in bed today.

I'm not looking for a knight in shining armour - I'm perfectly capable of responding to stressful situations, but i'm always in dealing with stuff alone it feels like.

OP posts:
MoaningMartyr · 21/01/2024 17:51

Oh he's looking sad and longingly at them in a way to make me worry or ask what's going on. Like he's planning to leave. Or like he knows something I don't. He wants to be asked what is going on and the longer I go without asking the more he hates me. He often says I've turned horribly cold in the last year by which he means I don't spend hours on end asking him "what's wrong, do you want to talk etc" anymore. I just wait it out these days until he gets bored and starts being normal again. But I have to stop the cycle.

He has not for one second reflected on the fact he didn't do anything when DC was having a seizure.

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Cherrysoup · 21/01/2024 17:26

Dear lord, huffing and puffing because why? He’s having to actually parent for once? What does he normally do in the house? Sounds like sod all from your posts, OP!

Daleksatemyshed · 21/01/2024 17:20

I can't deceide if he's looking at your youngest sadly because he's taken onboard that he could have lost them, or maybe he's thinking they're to blame for you being so unreasonable? I've never met him but he's giving me the ick really badly.

Lsquiggles · 21/01/2024 17:09

I suspect he can sense you're done with him and is practising being the hard done by husband who doesn't understand why his wife wants a divorce, yawn.

Needanewnamebeingwatched · 21/01/2024 17:00

So pleased you have seen the light 2024 is your year

ThinWomansBrain · 21/01/2024 16:59

well I suppose you're fortunate he didn't hijack the ambulance and insist he was the one that needed to be taken to hospital.
He sounds a total waste of space.

LenaLamont · 21/01/2024 16:55

I agree with Cath, this is him rewriting the narrative. It doesn’t matter, you know what the truth is.

Think how free you will feel when his moods can’t affect you. How light and airy a home will feel without his strops, sulks and groans! How you and the children will be free of manipulation.

All strength to you, OP.

Cathbrownlow · 21/01/2024 16:46

I think that his activities today will be used towards his rewriting of history after you split with him. His narrative will go 'I did everything for that woman when she was ill, and this is how she repays me'. Yep, he is a dick.

MoaningMartyr · 21/01/2024 16:10

thank you. i'm up and about today - the day in the bed did the world of good. DH is more miserable than ever. He's doing chores (which he rarely does) but the sighs, groans, rolling of eyes is constant and exaggerated. he hasn't said a word to me or the kids since he got up. he sometimes looks very longingly and sadly at our youngest when i'm in the room. i don't even know what he's mad at anymore. we havne't had a fight or anything. i don't even think he knows why he's mad. i think he might just hate me. i'm trying not to let it suck the life out of me but it's hard.

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Codlingmoths · 21/01/2024 02:55

Excellent work op, if he ever wants to see his kids after you split it will be parenting on his own so just leave him to it. I’m glad you got to rest a little.

Tilllly · 21/01/2024 02:53

💪🏻
Brilliant 🤩

CalMeKate · 20/01/2024 18:28

@MoaningMartyr keep us updated about how the weekend goes! We are all on your side.

AutumnFroglets · 20/01/2024 16:53

It's the little wins in life that can make it sweeter😉 Enjoy the rest while you can.

I'm in the same position as you. It's not really that bad, he does help out sometimes, I don't really mind looking after the kids, its fine they will grow up/be independent soon, its only a dinner/washload/hoover. Then you realise that this is "it" until you die. This is your life for the next 40 or 60 years and the you inside screams in primedial fear. Listen to that. That is the real you.

MrsBrianMay · 20/01/2024 16:52

Wow. What a cunt he is!!

Just get rid.

barkymcbark · 20/01/2024 15:29

Well done op, make the most of the peace and he can bring you tea in bed when he returns and cook dinner

Thelaundryfairyhasbeenassassinated · 20/01/2024 14:48

Just found your thread today. I am so sorry you and your children was poorly and this useless lump made things so much for difficult for you. Words fail me they really do.

You are a remarkably strong woman. You dealt with one of the most stressful and distressing things a mother can have to deal with. All while poorly yourself and the added mental strain of the final nail in the coffin hitting hard and loud over what a shambles your H is as a father and husband.

You have done so well going and seeing the solicitor and setting up in the spare room. Solicitor is right that this is going to hurt. Yet your future is going to be so wonderful without him.

JustFannyingAboot · 20/01/2024 14:14

Bless him. Whilst he's out I'd be tempted to go out for a drive somewhere, grab a drive thru coffee etc and park up somewhere for a few hours and let him crack on some more with reality whilst you enjoy the peace. Hope you're feeling better soon.

MoaningMartyr · 20/01/2024 12:32

I know this is pathetic to be pleased over somethign so trivial....but i'm am in bed. and it's lunchtime. and it is glorious!! he has huffed and puffed all morning, the kids have been up and down the stairs but I've stuck to my guns and not got up. lots of moments of him saying 'i don't know where the bloody socks are' and me just blissfully ignoring him. and he has now taken them to soft play - with a face like thunder - but who cares. This is my little personal rebellion!

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MoaningMartyr · 19/01/2024 22:18

Thanks everyone. I wouldn't say I'm happy at the thought at all...but my thoughts go:

"God what am I thinking of course I can't divorce him. What a horrendous mess that will be"

"Oh in that case I may spend the next 40 years living under the same roof as him.."

"And....we are back to the divorce idea again"

I know deep down I have to. I can't grow old with this man. I can't. So I need to do it now.

😂

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ThePlatypusAlwaysTriumphs · 19/01/2024 21:41

I saw your thread tonight, OP and feel so angry for you. I did feel sad for you too, as it must be hard to realise that the man you loved is such a pathetic waste of space. However it looks like it has given you the impetus to ditch him, and you sound happy at that prospect so go you!! Wishing you all the best

Daleksatemyshed · 19/01/2024 18:28

As it's not in your own interests to let him know what your planning I'd be a bit cagey here Op, he's angry because he can sense a change in you, you haven't appeased him or tried to smooth things over. Unfortunately men like your DH aren't always stupid, they can sense when you're pulling away and it will aggravate his sense of entitlement. I'm not suggesting you lie or make nice, just be low key around him whilst making your plans. Time enough for him to find out when your solicitor contacts him.

Peachy2005 · 19/01/2024 17:44

That solicitor sounds very sensible and experienced, best of luck!

Caerulea · 19/01/2024 17:13

Weirdly, I feel really pleased for you, that you feel this way - lighter perhaps?

Good luck with everything & enjoy your space. You & the kids will be absolutely fine in the long run, no question.

Newestname002 · 19/01/2024 15:32

@MoaningMartyr

He seems angry & miserable, and barely looks at me.

I hope that's shame at himself - even this late in the day. 🌹

CalMeKate · 19/01/2024 15:27

@MoaningMartyr dunelm have some nice and well priced bedding in their sale. Treat your spare room to a new set, just for you to enjoy.