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AIBU to expect more from dh?

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Preggocinders · 08/03/2017 19:46

Newbie so be gentle! Long post but there's a lot to this...
So me and DH met just over a year ago, married for 9 months, I have a ds from previous relationship and I am days away from giving birth to Dh's first baby. We moved really fast as soon as we met, fell in love hard and just went with it. I'm a SAHM and he works 30 hours a week, and makes enough to support us. We had an agreement that I would do all the cooking and cleaning and he would be the bread winner. That's fine. The problems have come when I've wanted to do something with ds when dh is working, like visit family or friends. Because he thinks when he is working I should be in the home, and be there when he gets home from work with his meal prepared, towel and comfy clothes sitting out for him to have a shower etc. When I didn't realise that's what he wanted at first and would be out when he called me from work, he would go in moods, not speak to me, or threaten to leave me. I had a horrible break up with ds dad, who was emotionally and financially abusive, cheat on me etc, and I felt worthless after he left, so when I met dh and he was initially very loving caring and thoughtful, I didn't see any of his negative qualities. My family picked up on the changes they saw in my behaviour very quickly, and dislike DH because of it. It all came to a head with them a couple of months ago when my mum vocalised her dislike for dh, saying that he was draining the goodness out of me. I love DH, even though I see what our relationship has done to me. I used to be full of life and now I just feel empty. Because of what DM said, DH won't allow any of my family to be involved in our baby's life, and has said if I ever let them near baby he will leave me. I just feel so alone and I don't know what to do and have no one to turn to. I've come out of hospital today after two nights being monitored because I am high risk due to a heart condition, and had bad pains and palpations. DH moaned about having to sit with me while waiting to be seen, because he hates sitting around. I was in a lot of pain and needed his support and love, but all I got was more stress because he was getting angry at me because we had to sit there and wait 2 hours or so to be seen by a doctor. He didn't visit me, and wouldn't allow anyone else to because of the whole my family /baby thing. I've come home today and he hasn't done a single thing in the house while I've been away, dishes still dirty from before I left, he had just sat and ate Crisps in front of the TV and left all his rubbish on the floor. I asked him why he hadn't even bothered lifting stuff through to the kitchen, and his reply was "but then what would I need you for". Aibu to expect even a little effort so when I came home sore and tired and sick of being poked and prodded, that the house wouldn't be an utter tip? My DP watched ds, and when the drop him off they arent allowed near the house so I had to stand out in the cold to wait on them. And DH wouldnt even acknowledge DS when we came indoors, DS is only 2 and loves DH so was excited to see him, and DH just blanked him and went upstairs. I don't want to be alone, with two kids by two different dads and divorced. But how do I get him to see that the way he acts hurts me?

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JohnLapsleyParlabane · 08/03/2017 19:47

To be brutally honest, he doesn't love you. He's using you.

ilovechocolates · 08/03/2017 19:48

Sounds like u need to LTB. Can u go n stay with ur family?

Softkitty2 · 08/03/2017 19:51

You replaced one bad relationship to a worst one.

So what if he leaves you? You will be better off. You will have a son who will grow up thinking that is how to treat a woman and if you ever have a girl, they will see your lack of self worth, confidence and will think its ok to be treated like that.

Leave him.

Preggocinders · 08/03/2017 19:52

I could, my parents would take me and DC in until we find a place. I just am afraid of going ahead with it. I have no money whatsoever to even start us off. DH had me sell all my furniture when he moved in to make room for his stuff.

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MrsTerryPratchett · 08/03/2017 19:52

He's abusive. Make plans to leave.

fusspot66 · 08/03/2017 19:52

If you move back to your parents before the baby is born, the legalities will be easier.He will only get worse. I'm sorry.

Fishface77 · 08/03/2017 19:53

Get out now before your baby is born.
go to your family, they are right. He us isolated you from your family and is abusing you.

NotInMyBackYard1 · 08/03/2017 19:53

What a total arse - better alone with two children than living in a house with this manchild plus your two children.

Fishface77 · 08/03/2017 19:53

Is it your house?
Do you rent?

BitchQueen90 · 08/03/2017 19:54

If he can't see it himself, you won't be able to get him to.

You're in an abusive marriage. It's not fair on you and it's not fair on your children. You need to leave. Will your family help you? Friends?

Ecureuil · 08/03/2017 19:54

He knows that the way he acts hurts you, how could he not?
He's isolating you from your friends and family, he's using you and he's emotionally abusing you. Run for the hills.

SquinkiesRule · 08/03/2017 19:55

Pack up you and your Ds and go home to your family.
He's a horrible abusive twat. It doesn't get better, you'll be busy with baby, he'll be expecting to walk in the door and food, towel and slippers won't be ready. What then?

BitchQueen90 · 08/03/2017 19:55

Cross post. Go and stay with your parents and apply for benefits to get you on your feet.

ZilphasHatpin · 08/03/2017 19:55

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Preggocinders · 08/03/2017 19:55

The house is rented in his name, I'm not on the tenancy agreement

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Crumbs1 · 08/03/2017 19:57

It's not what a marriage should be. It does sound unpleasant and controlling with increasing demands to cut you off from social and family contact. Thirty hours work is hardly long hours, so no reason he shouldn't do his fair share around the house. Another baby is going to trap you further in an abusive situation. If you can think about leaving, I think I would encourage you to do so. Your mum will be more supportive than your husband.

Thetruthfairy · 08/03/2017 19:57

I wouldn't want my son around that man. I am sure your family would be there for you op.
Please leave him xx

Screwinthetuna · 08/03/2017 19:57

I think (hope) you know that YANBU op. He's an absolute pig and he's emotionally abusing you. I'm not sure you can get him to see/understand. There are lovely men out there and he isn't one of them

mimiholls · 08/03/2017 19:59

I'm afraid you have found another partner exactly like your ex as this is emotional and financial abuse. I'm sorry I don't think people like this change. I think you were very hasty to move so fast with this person.

Bantanddec · 08/03/2017 19:59

"What would I need you for?"
Wtf is this????? You let him speak to you like this?? This man's a prick, get out before his abusive behaviour starts affecting the children.

Crispbutty · 08/03/2017 20:00

Get out now while you can. He's controlling, and I would bet my last penny he will be abusive when you don't do as you are told. You need to protect your children and yourself.

ZilphasHatpin · 08/03/2017 20:00

And when you get out do the freedom programme. You need help to see how to avoid making these relationship decisions again.

blackteasplease · 08/03/2017 20:01

You need to leave him right now.

"What would he need you for" says he. More like what do you need him for.

Squirmy65ghyg · 08/03/2017 20:02

Go to your parents. It will get worse when the baby is born.

honeylulu · 08/03/2017 20:02

Please get out now. It will be harder with a tiny baby. Go to your family and never look back. It will get worse if you stay.