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To think DH may have done this with a bit too much aggression?

165 replies

CatandaTiddle · 01/07/2025 08:58

We were playing a competitive game. I ended up in A and E and can’t walk. No a proper break but it’s really sore, it’s an ‘avulsion fracture’. It was definitely excessive force on his part.

I laughed it off, but another member of the team was quite shocked (although sort of joking). And described DH’s action as vile!
DH is often passive aggressive towards me.
He has made up somewhat with tea, dinner made etc - but this morning it’s back to being pretty rude, mumbling, complaining while I’m hobbling about. He has got to work plus sort out the kids, so I can see it’s frustrating.

OP posts:
Jellycatspyjamas · 01/07/2025 09:16

What were you playing? I did martial arts for years, and sparred against the men (including my DH) in preparation for gradings. The men would make me fight hard but never used full force and were always mindful that they were much stronger. What on earth were you playing that resulted in him breaking a bone?

TheCountessofLocksley · 01/07/2025 09:11

So, your abusive husband (he’s definitely not a DH), breaks one of your bones and damages your ligaments (or his actions caused you to respond in such a way that the avulsion fracture occurred) and then ‘makes it up’ to you be cooking dinner? And a day later he’s back to bring a twat, despite the fact your fracture and ligament damage are probably going to take a few weeks to heal and will probably need physio?

Looking from the outside, in, this is typical abuser behaviour. I suspect you have grown used to it as you seem to be more accepting of the situation than I would expect anyone in a healthy relationship to be.

Stop downplaying this, despite a witness being shocked and calling his behaviour vile. Listen to that person and please take steps to protect yourself (and any children).

AussieMum135 · 01/07/2025 09:10

I'm all for competition and having a game, i regularly play AFL with my sons (18 to 11 yrs) even they know to check themselves when they are paired up against me. Against each other is a free for all, I'm treated like I'm made of glass tough glass mind you, but they still protect me. Your DH is a dickhead using the game as an excuse.

Seeingadistance · 01/07/2025 09:08

I'm not voting because being seriously injured by your husband is just beyond that.

What actually happened, OP? What game were you playing?

From what little you have said, it sounds like this is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of abusive behaviour. And he's definitely ramping it up if he's actually physically injuring you in front of witnesses, albeit trying to make it look somehow ok because it was some kind of game.

Elbowpatch · 01/07/2025 09:07

Twister?

Jojimoji · 01/07/2025 09:06

Your post is one enormous red flag after another.

You need help and you need to get away from this man.

MemorableTrenchcoat · 01/07/2025 09:04

What do you think, OP?

maslinpan · 01/07/2025 09:04

Why on earth did you laugh off a fracture caused by your DH? And why are you feeling bad that the injury HE caused has meant he has to do more on the domestic front?? This has to be part of a long list of horrible behaviour from him which you have been ground down by.

MissyB1 · 01/07/2025 09:03

What competitive game?And how on earth has he injured you do badly? The fact that a witness called him vile should be a wake up call to you. It sounds like youve got problems with him that need adressing asap, it all sounds very worrying to me.

itsobviousright · 01/07/2025 09:02

Going to need some context....did he smash your arm during a scrabble game, or tackle you badly during football? And fucking boohoo that he has to sort the kids out - wouldn't be the case if he'd calm the hell down and not broken your bone!!

AbzMoz · 01/07/2025 09:02

YBU for dismissing his behaviour and making excuses for him. Accidents happen during games but adults can (and must) control the force they use. The fact your post mentions this together with the passive aggressive behaviour, rudeness and lack of help with this accident is quite revealing. He is a bully.

Do some self reflection and then seek support.

Comedycook · 01/07/2025 09:01

Wtf...your husband has fractured one of your bones?

Wayetblue · 01/07/2025 09:01

I think more information is needed, but if team mates were shocked, they're probably right.

This is why men and women don't (shouldn't) play against each other. If you're doing so for "fun" of course the men need to tone down the physical force/strength used.

minipie · 01/07/2025 09:01

What were you playing and how did he hurt you??

InvitingMattress · 01/07/2025 09:00

‘May have done’? Your DH broke one of your bones???