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I've lost it last night with H. Am I in the wrong?

182 replies

Tatiana11235 · 25/06/2016 10:02

Hi, posting here because I'd like your harshest verdicts.
I got woken up at 2am this morning by my drunk H wailing songs at the top of his voice. He was singing about how proud he was that we're out of EU.
After listening to him for 15mins I went and asked if he could stop as I really would like to get back to sleep. He said it's his 4th July and he's being happy. As it is usually pointless arguing with him I went back to bed.
He was still at it at 3am, shouting and singing. I am ashamed to admit I lost it then Blush I told him he's a complete dick for making so much noise and keeping me awake. May I also point out we live in a block of flats so no doubt the neighbouring flats had the pleasure of listening to his performance too.
Well, shit hit the fans then. He proceeded to tell me he's celebrating this historically important event and if I, the economic immigrant, don't like it here I should piss of back to were I came from. We've been together 10 years Sad he wouldn't have it that it's not the fact that he's celebrating that's pissing me off but the fact that he's keeping me awake and half the building too.
Was IBU to be pissed off and ask him to shut the fuck up? Or is it reasonable to be make so much noise given the situation?

OP posts:
AnyFucker · 25/06/2016 12:29

You have asked twice now if you are being too harsh

Do you not take on board what has been unanimously said to you right here on your thread ?

Such unity is a rare sight to see on MN

Tatiana11235 · 25/06/2016 12:31

Ginkypig, earlier yesterday I congratulated him on the fact that the referendum achieved his desired outcome. I wasn't being sarcastic. Of course he has a right to be happy. I just don't get why being happy involves singing at the top of his voice in the middle of the night with complete disregard for me or our daughter. She was also woken up by the noise but luckily dropped off back to sleep pretty sharpish.

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youarenotkiddingme · 25/06/2016 12:31

I don't think you need to worry about being harsh.

He's behaves like a twat. The singing was bad enough but the total disrespect for you and part of his own child's genetic make up is revolting.

Flowers definitely you should tell him you're voting 'leave' too.

chocolateworshipper · 25/06/2016 12:32

Just want to add to the unity here - you wouldn't have been unreasonable to be angry with him for being so noisy at that time of morning with no regard for you or the neighbours - but his comment is utterly UNACCEPTABLE

Justaskingnottelling · 25/06/2016 12:35

What would worry me is that it sounds like not just a throwaway remark, but a deep, underlying belief. For that reason and because it's so very disrespectful I don't think an apology could ever be enough.

This is my first Ltb. I'm so sorry OP. You don't deserve this treatment.

Tatiana11235 · 25/06/2016 12:36

AnyFucker, I am relieved to be getting so much support here. What I meant was whether I am being harsh by not giving him the benefit of the doubt.
I am back at home and he hasn't commented on last night. As expected.

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bigbuttons · 25/06/2016 12:37

OP, men like your husband make me ashamed to be English. He is a complete wanker. Get out of your marriage

AnyFucker · 25/06/2016 12:39

What doubt could there possibly be ?

He hates you. You know it. You don't even expect an apology. You are in a terrible "marriage" and the example being set to your dc is a very damaging one.

Ginkypig · 25/06/2016 12:39

Tatiana

I agree with you I struck it out for effect but have said he's taking the piss shouting in the middle of the night.

He was completely taking the Mickey out of you and your daughter ie his family by disrespecting you both both and thinking your rights (sleep) somehow came below his (shouting) then he compounded it by the vile thing he said to you.

I really can not stress enough how disgusted I am that the man you trusted and built a life with could treat you in this way.

I'm really very sorry for you Flowers

BeyondTellingEveryoneRealFacts · 25/06/2016 12:40

You have a dd?! I wonder if he considered her in it.

Tatiana11235 · 25/06/2016 12:40

Point taken. Thank you all for the support.

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alltouchedout · 25/06/2016 12:40

Oh OP. This is one of the sadder post referendum stories I've heard. I'm so sorry your H is such a vile person and I add my voice to those saying to LTB.

AnyFucker · 25/06/2016 12:42

This is nothing to do with the referendum although it has certainly shown quite a lot of people in their true colours

How much other people can hate us is a constant source of disquiet to me

Gabilan · 25/06/2016 12:46

Take care OP. Many of us are struggling to come to terms with yesterday's events, and that's without it being anything like this personal.

SeaEagleFeather · 25/06/2016 12:48

Some people seem to just need someone to hate :/

OP, sadly your husband has shown what he really thinks of you. Some words can't be taken back, no. These words have revealed too much bedrock. Nothing he says now can undo what's been said, and the insight into his thoughts ... truth comes out in the wine.

He'll be fine. He really will. You won't be, now you know what he really thinks of you (and of his daughter, who is mixed race?) Living in the same house as someone who thinks like that about you is corrosive to your soul.

TheHobbitMum · 25/06/2016 12:48

OP your husband is a colossal cockwomble! I'd be giving him a black bag to out his clothes in before kicking him out the door. I cannot believe the level of disrespect he has shown his wife and mother of his children! I'm never gobsmacked but this is horrendous!

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Tartyflette · 25/06/2016 13:06

My DH makes A LOT of noise watching the TV when his team scores or wins, he loves to express his joy, loudly. Very loudly.
However.
It is not during the middle of the night.
He is not drunk.
We do not live in a flat or have neighbours who can hear or be disturbed by the noise.
(So just me Grin )

His behaviour is appalling just for that, and made immeasurably worse by what he said to you. He sounds plain nasty. You have my sincere sympathies, OP. .

BoatyMcBoat · 25/06/2016 13:11

Once dd is in bed, I think you will have to tackle what he said to you last night in the midst of his very noisy celebrating. That is something which can't be unsaid and an apology and excuse (I was drunk/not thinking/carried away) won't be good enough. He needs to be open and honest with you and examine how he actually feels. Then you can dump him anyway. He doesn't deserve you.

Topseyt · 25/06/2016 13:26

he's celebrating this historically important event and if I, the economic immigrant, don't like it here I should piss of back to were I came from. We've been together 10 years

I am not easily shocked, but that comment is terrible. It is one of those things that cannot be unsaid. I just wouldn't be able to get past it at all even if he came out with grovelling apologies.

If DH ever said anything remotely similar to me then we wouldn't be married for very much longer. Some things are just not forgivable.

Tatiana11235 · 25/06/2016 13:33

I've never felt so small and worthless in my life. Although I am not prone to being dramatic I cannot express it in any other words.
I hear you all and will be taking drastic measures. I don't think there can be marriage after last night.

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ThumbWitchesAbroad · 25/06/2016 13:33

You really don't need to give him the benefit of the doubt. In fact, you don't need to give him anything any more, as he has made his opinion of YOU exceptionally clear.
In vino veritas - so he thinks you're an economic migrant and you should fuck off back to your "own country" if you don't like him being a bigoted twat?
Well, you know what - I'd leave him for starters. Going back to your own country would be a bit tricky with the Hague convention and all (I don't think Brexit has changed that) - but definitely get away from this vile piece of scum who has such an appallingly low opinion of you :(

Lynnm63 · 25/06/2016 13:34

He's a twat, YANBU, I voted to leave and wouldn't dream of saying that to anyone let alone the person in the world I profess to love the most.
If my dh had said that to me I'd be very, very hurt.

Globetrotter100 · 25/06/2016 13:37

YANBU LTB.

Aeroflotgirl · 25/06/2016 13:41

Why are you with a thug like this, that comment alone would be a deal breaker, yes I voted out, but dh and I are not acting like thugs about it.

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