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I can't stand this no more

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icantstandthis · 26/01/2025 01:43

Literally as the title says.

My husband thinks he's the bloody king of the universe. He's a bloody barrister not a world leader.

I am a qualified biomedical scientist but never worked in the field as Covid hit the year I qualified then I was pregnant twice so been out of the working world for a while. I'm not thick but Jesus Christ he tells me I am.

He apparently knows everything! I am always wrong.

Any opinion or idea I have on absolutely anything is wrong and he loves to tell me why. I've given up answering back and just say 'oh ok' and then his rants continue. This is on any topic from wall painting to current affairs. He even apparently knows more about women's makeup than I do and what looks good and what doesn't.

But do you know what really grates on me? It's the constant criticism and name calling.

The house will always be spotless when he comes home and he will say Why is this random wet item of clothing here on the stairs?.... it's obvious I've clearly taken the washing out the washing machine and dropped it and not realised. His response will always then be 'can't do anything right can you', 'fuck me your thick as they come' etc

Dinners not ready bang on 7pm when he walks in the door it will be 7:20pm. His response is 'how thick can you be, you know I get in at 7pm! Some of us work'.
Well tough cookies the children were messing about in the bath having fun so dinners a bit late

You get the jist

Do you know what's also fun about my husband is his damn paranoia. Any text message I get he reads and then questions me on it. Even messages from my mum which always end with his telling me whoever has text me is a psycho or a freak when my mum and or friends are all normal nice people.

Then he just pesters me for sex every single day! When I say no. He responds with 'I can't even stand the look of you'. Typical mind games

Arrgggghhhh I could scream.

What he doesn't know is thick little me has a new job lined up in May when my year maternity leave is over. What he also doesn't know is when my nan passed away in October she left me a decent amount to get a solid deposit down. What he also doesn't know is that I've spoken with my mum and she has said for me and the children to live with her for a few months once I start my new job and once I've been there long enough I can apply for a mortgage then so I will get one. What he also doesn't know is I'm divorcing his sorry ass but I'm playing it smart.

Just needed a rant

OP posts:
researchers3 · 26/01/2025 03:02

Glad to hear your money is protected. Please double check this with a few solicitors and keep this VERY quiet IRL.

Good for you op. I'm excited for you! Give him hell in the meantime!

Fraaances · 26/01/2025 03:04

I’m guessing he either has someone else he’s comparing you to that he’d LOVE to be with or he IS with. Dickhead. Absolutely slam him into the wall with the surprise divorce papers. Make sure you have a ball buster solicitor known for being an absolute bulldog.

Mummyoflittledragon · 26/01/2025 03:35

He sounds absolutely vile. You’re so brave and I hope you get out really soon. Another one saying be careful of the money. If you buy something whilst still together this could be considered a joint asset. Better to stay with your mum for a while then do it, getting advice first.

PyongyangKipperbang · 26/01/2025 03:50

I rather think you have been given a gift here.....he is a barrister who thinks he is God? That will go well for you in the divorce.

Because obviously he doesnt need legal advice...BARRISTER! He can completely shut you down and win everything because...BARRISTER! The judge will ignore you and favour him because...;BARRISTER!!

I remember a thread on here some years ago where the OP had a STBX that she was divorcing who was very much in love with himself and his own abilities and of course he self represented. The fact that his speciality was criminal law and he knew bugger all about family law was not a problem because he was a barrister!! Got a proper chewing out by the judge and the OP got a far larger award that she expected because her ex totally fucked it up for himself.

Good luck, and I would pay to be a fly on the wall the day he realises that you have actually left him!

Auldlang · 26/01/2025 04:03

God I hope you get out soon. Solidarity OP. glad your family is there for you and you have a plan to walk away and get a happy life back.

BeyondtheBeyond · 26/01/2025 04:09

Please come back in May and let us know how you got on. Hope all goes well for you in the future.

treacledan71 · 26/01/2025 04:30

Goid luck OP. You should get good maintenance off him if a barrister. I assume he earns a lot.

WineandCheeseYesPlease · 26/01/2025 04:36

Please be careful. He is abusive and controlling. Abuse often escalates when men sense they are losing control, and particularly when a woman tries to leave. It may be helpful to take advice from a professional organisation such as Refuge, Women’s Aid or the National Domestic Abuse Helpline. Wishing you the very best OP, you and your kids deserve so much better than this x

CheshireMum88 · 26/01/2025 04:36

I love this. Well done OP and wishing you all the luck! So nice to hear of a woman with a plan and I hope he gets the bringing back down to earth he deserves.

PS - agree with other posters. Get evidence of his vile behaviour just in case.

renthead · 26/01/2025 04:42

Your mum is supportive, you have a place to stay and a plan. Why can't you leave now? What is the benefit in staying for another few months?

TommyTupence · 26/01/2025 04:42

Good for you girl!!!

AmethystRuby · 26/01/2025 04:47

👏👏👏well done you!

Lavender14 · 26/01/2025 04:52

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@ByBrickEagle no love, he's just abusive.

Op please link in with womens aid as well. And start keeping a record in a safe way of his behaviour towards you. Record it if you can and store it in a way he can't find. Anything you can do to evidence his abuse, coercion and sexual abuse. Then when you're safe to leave report him to the police and give it to them. Given his job my guess is he'll try to manipulate the legal system against you so the more evidence you have, and the more services backing you up, the better.

I hope you get free of this pri c k you deserve so much more than this.

PivotPivotmakingmargaritas · 26/01/2025 04:52

He sounds insufferable…. Just bite your tongue until May… although any chance you can move in with your mum earlier - then your kids will get used to your mums before starting your new job. And added bonus you will be out sooner

Squirrel away cash before now and then as I’m sure you have earned it!!!

See a lawyer to start planning and to ensure he doesn’t try the whole 50:50 thing ( some men want it to be vindictive not to see their kids, some not all)

You are amazing!!

TheAirfryerQueen · 26/01/2025 05:03

You have a plan but you need to get away sooner than May. Also, a woman leaving a partner can be the most dangerous time so please be careful.

Womens Aid has loads of advice.

AnxietyLevelMax · 26/01/2025 05:06

icantstandthis · 26/01/2025 02:19

I will. Thanks for mentioning that. The money that's for me is in my mums account so it's safe in the sense that it's technically hers as my nan verbally told her she wants me to have X amount. My mum won't let me down she can't wait for me to get away from him

I am glad to see this because i was just about to suggest a legal advice as well since you are married and money is technically not only yours.
but it still might be worth to see what you need to be ready for? So you can prepare/hide any important documents, see how you go about child maintenance, split child care etc.
glad to see you have your power 🌺

CantSleep2024 · 26/01/2025 05:08

icantstandthis · 26/01/2025 01:43

Literally as the title says.

My husband thinks he's the bloody king of the universe. He's a bloody barrister not a world leader.

I am a qualified biomedical scientist but never worked in the field as Covid hit the year I qualified then I was pregnant twice so been out of the working world for a while. I'm not thick but Jesus Christ he tells me I am.

He apparently knows everything! I am always wrong.

Any opinion or idea I have on absolutely anything is wrong and he loves to tell me why. I've given up answering back and just say 'oh ok' and then his rants continue. This is on any topic from wall painting to current affairs. He even apparently knows more about women's makeup than I do and what looks good and what doesn't.

But do you know what really grates on me? It's the constant criticism and name calling.

The house will always be spotless when he comes home and he will say Why is this random wet item of clothing here on the stairs?.... it's obvious I've clearly taken the washing out the washing machine and dropped it and not realised. His response will always then be 'can't do anything right can you', 'fuck me your thick as they come' etc

Dinners not ready bang on 7pm when he walks in the door it will be 7:20pm. His response is 'how thick can you be, you know I get in at 7pm! Some of us work'.
Well tough cookies the children were messing about in the bath having fun so dinners a bit late

You get the jist

Do you know what's also fun about my husband is his damn paranoia. Any text message I get he reads and then questions me on it. Even messages from my mum which always end with his telling me whoever has text me is a psycho or a freak when my mum and or friends are all normal nice people.

Then he just pesters me for sex every single day! When I say no. He responds with 'I can't even stand the look of you'. Typical mind games

Arrgggghhhh I could scream.

What he doesn't know is thick little me has a new job lined up in May when my year maternity leave is over. What he also doesn't know is when my nan passed away in October she left me a decent amount to get a solid deposit down. What he also doesn't know is that I've spoken with my mum and she has said for me and the children to live with her for a few months once I start my new job and once I've been there long enough I can apply for a mortgage then so I will get one. What he also doesn't know is I'm divorcing his sorry ass but I'm playing it smart.

Just needed a rant

I know we are strangers but I am so proud of you! Well done!

I was getting really annoyed on your behalf reading through that,

I know you probably won't, but definetly do NOT tell him your leaving. They ramp up the abuse when they know the woman is leaving.

Your new life is going to be absolutely amazing ❤️

Userxyd · 26/01/2025 05:29

researchers3 · 26/01/2025 03:02

Glad to hear your money is protected. Please double check this with a few solicitors and keep this VERY quiet IRL.

Good for you op. I'm excited for you! Give him hell in the meantime!

Good advice - there are ways you can ring fence this but he will definitely try and claim on it himself and it could be seen as marital pot to split. If he tries that then you can talk about his future earnings and how any attempts to not pay could lose him his job.
Good luck and take care of yourself and DC - he's going to be reeling after this so be on guard for an extreme response and do not let up that it's all his own doing.
Will he be bothered about his DC? If so, you have to keep reminding him that any bad behaviour towards you ultimately affects them and his relationship with them. If not then keep yourselves safely away from him.

Janie143 · 26/01/2025 05:39

WineandCheeseYesPlease · 26/01/2025 04:36

Please be careful. He is abusive and controlling. Abuse often escalates when men sense they are losing control, and particularly when a woman tries to leave. It may be helpful to take advice from a professional organisation such as Refuge, Women’s Aid or the National Domestic Abuse Helpline. Wishing you the very best OP, you and your kids deserve so much better than this x

This is true. I know from experience. Please speak to Women's aid.

mjf981 · 26/01/2025 05:43

I'd explode if he talked to me like that. I wouldn't be able to stop myself. What does he do if you get angry OP? Does he back down?

SamPM · 26/01/2025 05:55

Was he always like this or did he change after you got married?

Mercurysinretrograde · 26/01/2025 05:55

Oh dear, sounds like the Emperor will be ironing his own shirts soon! Well done OP. A few PP have suggested that you leave sooner and I agree - it will be difficult and emotional for you and the DC so maybe get that over with now so that in May you are able to focus fully on your new job. Good luck!

dysonwithdeath · 26/01/2025 06:06

Record him on your phone. Otter Voice Notes transcribes this too so you have a written record which will come in very handy.

This is legal and is admissible in court. You do not need to ask permission on advance

Just leave it running in the background when he is speaking.and let him hang himself on his own rope.

Good luck x

endofthelinefinally · 26/01/2025 06:17

I would start diborce proceedings before you have any assets or income for him to claim.

Homebird8 · 26/01/2025 06:23

Mercurysinretrograde · 26/01/2025 05:55

Oh dear, sounds like the Emperor will be ironing his own shirts soon! Well done OP. A few PP have suggested that you leave sooner and I agree - it will be difficult and emotional for you and the DC so maybe get that over with now so that in May you are able to focus fully on your new job. Good luck!

It may turn out that the emperor has no clothes.

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