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AIBU to tell my husband I want a divorce ( mentions SA )

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Abitlostreally · 06/06/2026 10:40

Apologies in advance : this is painfully long.

'D'h and I have been married for 10 years, together for 20. 2 children. On paper he's the perfect husband - provides, loves us all, and does his share ( albeit thinking it makes him utterly a hero)

Basically in 2020 I woke up in the middle of the night to discover him having sex with me ( actual penetrative). I lay there , possibly frozen, in shock. He wasnt trying to wake me up, he was very careful to stop as soon as my breathing changed or anything . I lost my shit - explained to him thst it was rape and thst for me it was a leaving offense ( I grew up witnessing extremr domestic violence and was adamant id never accept it). He said all of the right things , and it didn't happen again ( thst i was aware of ) for years. In 2023 I woke up to find it happening again. Went nuclear , tried and failed to leave . He minimises , tells me that he cant help it, hes not aware of what he's doing. It's my fault because we dont/ didn't have sex.

I just need some people in my corner please. Im starting to feel crazy. He doesn't think its that bad, cant promise he won't do it again. I cant live like this .

OP posts:
Brentinger · 06/06/2026 10:46

So sorry you went through this, that's awful. I think some husbands minimize how serious it is because you are married, but it is in every way, SA.

Do you feel safe with him? If not, do you have anywhere to go to with the kids? Definitely find a solicitor, get their free advice and start making an exit plan.

TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 06/06/2026 10:46

I'm so sorry @Abitlostreally .
You are not crazy.
To cut to the chase - what's the situation financially and house-wise? You need to leave, and you need to leave safely.
You can and could involve the police but it might be early days to go nuclear.
The most important thing is to keep you - and the children of course - safe. How old are they?
💐 and a hug for you. Well done for posting.

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