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To think my partner should support me?

91 replies

Costypop · 12/03/2013 11:59

Hello a newbie here and after some advice. I have a ds who I had with a pervious partner. Broke up moved on, started life as a single mum. Met a new fella all good then I become ill, so had ssp at work. I was on housing benefit, wtc etc as a single mum. Anyways due to me being ill new dp was adamant that I moved in with him, into his mortgaged house. We talked about money, I told him that if I moved in with him my benefits would stop as we would be a proper family. No problem he said, I love you, want to marry you, etc. Now however he's gone back on everything he said money wise. Said he would not support me and ds, I don't expect anything other then basic things covered, I don't expect to have any free money, but I am unable to currently work and my ex work have refused to pay me ssp now( whole other post) so I have £70 per week coming in and of course I have outgoings. I am trying my hardest to think "well" and trying to be positive but now I'm stuck with no money at all, dp only gets himself food shopping, etc so it's pretty much like we are living apart money wise under the same roof, although I'm now left with no income. Ex-p isn't currently paying maintenance-going though CSA. I sold everything to move in with dp so now own pretty much nothing, I've had to take my car off the road as I can't afford to run it currently. But dp has just spent £12,000 cash on a new car and is living the life of luxury while I can't to go food shopping.

Am I right to feel pissed off him? If I had stayed in my place things would be tight but I'd still have money. My friends have said he had done me over big time, and that he should support ESP as it was his wish for me to move in with him. He's a high earner by the way. It's not as if I didn't say anything before I moved in. In all other ways he is lovely and still says I want to marry you

Aibu to think he should support me?

OP posts:
whois · 12/03/2013 19:50

He clearly doesn't want the best for you.

You need end this relationship!

MrsTomHardy · 12/03/2013 20:12

Keep strong OP

tallwivglasses · 12/03/2013 20:18

Stop doing the housework. Don't do anything for him (washing, etc) and certainly don't have sex. Tell him you're too weak with worry and hunger. Glad your mum's coming over to support you. Let's hope she's a Mumsnet-type viper.

raisah · 12/03/2013 20:24

what everybody else said & it is also child neglect because he is refusing to feed an innocent child. Thats what happened to Baby P & the little girl in Birmingham who was starved to death by her mums partner. What else will he refuse you if he is refusing an essential human right such as food?

. How will you afford to feed 2 kids plus yourself once mat pay runs out you are struggling now?

Leave and don't look back, this is not love it is abuse. How will he treat your first child as he grows older?

BarbarianMum · 12/03/2013 20:29

He's trapping you. Literally - luring you into a situation where you won't be able to escape. Next he will start hurting you.

So don't start power games, put together a plan an get out. Speak to Women's Aid, get to the Council. Move in with a friend if you can but leave. Women's Aid will advise you but no, it is not 'making yourself voluntarily homeless' to split up with someone and therefore leave their house. If anyone at the Council suggests it is, ask them to write it down and sign it.

raisah · 12/03/2013 20:32

can your mum bring a male family member or friend as protection as you dont know how he will react. Has he been violent before?

ElliesWellies · 12/03/2013 20:51

OP. Do you think he really realises how short you are for money? Have you said so explicitly? Told him you are having trouble feeding yourself and your son?

WhereYouLeftIt · 12/03/2013 21:16

ElliesWellies, from the information given by the OP, I would say that he definitely knows.

"But as soon as able to work I'll have my own money again? That's his argument."
"before I moved in he would shop at sainsburys and the fridge would be full, now it's aldi and its only a few days worth at a time."

Oh yes, he knows. Sad Angry

Costypop · 12/03/2013 21:38

Raish
No never been violent before, not even a few heated words.

Unfortunately my mum hasn't been able to come over, my step dad has had an injury at work so needs to be with him ATM, nothing too bad. Will sit it out for the next day or so and stress my point to him one last time. Have contacted the council and got a appoinment for thurs. also got the w/a number and will call in due course but would rather do it with mum as she is really supportive and I don't want ds getting upset. Also let ex-p know I'm not happy, no details, but he's willing to ds if needed at any time. So if things get bad at least I now know ds isn't going to see/hear anything.

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Pigsmummy · 12/03/2013 21:47

Save every penny you can, forget "days out and clothes", they can wait until you have a more stable situation.

jollygoose · 12/03/2013 21:59

So sorry for you costypop, the only thing I c an suggest is that you tell him you have been on mumsnet today and saw an interesting article you would love him to read it would be nice to think he would recognise what an arse he is.

INeedThatForkOff · 12/03/2013 22:20

I mean £70 isn't enough for all my out goings ie, car, phone, school meals, days out, clothes any other daily living items

You've taken your car off the road and you must surely realise that food for your DS is rather more important than days out. How much are you paying out for your phone?

Not that I'm justifying your partner's actions in any way. It just doesn't make sense that you would be paying for anything more than necessities out of £70/week.

ElliesWellies · 12/03/2013 23:08

If he realises how short you are, then his behaviour is appalling. Have you actually sat down and laid it straight? I.e. 'I am struggling to feed myself and my child'. How do you think he would respond, or how has he responded?

Costypop · 13/03/2013 06:47

Phone, days out are just an example. Obs only paying for important stuff

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WhereYouLeftIt · 13/03/2013 13:52

Good luck for your appointment with the council tomorrow. It might be a good idea to phone Women's Aid before you go to see the council, they may be able to advise how best to put your case to them - they surely must have experience in these matters.

SquinkiesRule · 14/03/2013 22:14

How did the appointment go Costypop?

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