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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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Yeahfine · 09/03/2017 07:19

Good luck op. I was shocked and sad to hear he ignored your little son and you are not allowed to cuddle him. What a disgusting man.

SaltandPepperRibs · 09/03/2017 07:19

You have nothing to lose. Please do this.

Justanothernameonthepage · 09/03/2017 07:28

Hoping today goes smoothly and you spend tonight hugging your son in safety. Well done for making the choice to put yourself and your children before a man with such little respect and humanity.

Preggocinders · 09/03/2017 07:30

I've phoned DM and DD is on his way. I'm mid 20s and just made the biggest mistakes in relationships that I obviously haven't learned from. I'm going to focus on my DCs. They give me all the love I need. To answer question on tenancy agreement, we moved before Xmas and he insisted it should only be his name. He bought everything for baby, do I have any right to take the crib, clothes etc when I go?

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marmitecrumpets · 09/03/2017 07:34

I think you should take the baby related things. It's for the baby!

BastardBloodAndSand · 09/03/2017 07:34

Well you're 99% there if you have a supportive family. Please make sure you do leave today. Many women do this and it's fine, the world keeps turning.

I can't think of anything worse than a miserable existence with some bloke who doesn't care about me.

Thattimeofyearagain · 09/03/2017 07:35

When your settled look into the Freedom Programme.
Id leave the baby stuff there and buy/ beg/ borrow what was needed .

SnugglyBedSocks · 09/03/2017 07:36

I say yes to taking them as they were bought for the child.

Brokenbiscuit · 09/03/2017 07:36

FlowersStay strong, OP. Leaving is the right thing to do, not only for you, but also for your ds and for your unborn child. I'm glad your dad is on his way.

SnugglyBedSocks · 09/03/2017 07:37

Please do leave him and don't go back to him. You will be doing your children and yourself a disservice if you do

redfairy · 09/03/2017 07:41

Well done OP and do take the baby stuff. Flowers

thehousewife · 09/03/2017 07:42

I've just read this and thank god you are leaving, what a vile creature.
Take everything for the baby, your going to need it. Take all your stuff and your sons, I can imagine he will never let you have it if you don't take it straight away.
Your doing the right thing. Enjoy your new life, good luck.

nobullshitallowed · 09/03/2017 07:42

Bloody hell. You poor thing. So happy you're leaving this scum.

I would get some help once you've left, women's aid can point you in the right direction. X

Imamouseduh · 09/03/2017 07:42

Take the baby stuff as I imagine you'll never get any CM out of him in future. Good luck!!!

SayNoToCarrots · 09/03/2017 07:47

I'm so glad MN has helped you to make the right decision

Char22thom · 09/03/2017 07:50

Well done for being so brave and putting your dc first, dont look back except to learn what you can for the future so you don't have to go through this again. As others have suggested the freedom programme is very good, but take some time first to enjoy your dc and enjoy your freedom x

IHaveOtherNames · 09/03/2017 07:55

You're being so brave op, please see it through for the sake of your dc. Absolutely take the baby stuff he bought, it's his child as well and he will have to support it. Tell your family everything. The more that's 'out', the less likely you'll be to fall back into his clutches. All the best Flowers

Emeralda · 09/03/2017 07:55

Good luck OP. You don't owe him anything. You don't even have to keep in touch. I'd be changing my number. No phone calls, written communication only (text, email, letter). Keep a number or email address just for him and get someone else to check it.
Definitely Women's Aid. Flowers

Brokenbiscuit · 09/03/2017 08:01

And please don't listen to him, OP, if he promises to change if you go back to him. He won't change.

TheNaze73 · 09/03/2017 08:05

You've made the right decision

2410ang · 09/03/2017 08:07

Good luck preggocinders you are very brace and totally making the right decision x

2410ang · 09/03/2017 08:07

^brave ffs fat fingers...

Sleeplessinmybedroom · 09/03/2017 08:08

You are doing the right thing leaving. Take the baby stuff. You can do this.

Babydontcry · 09/03/2017 08:13

So pleased your leaving himFlowers

PamplemousseRouge · 09/03/2017 08:15

Thinking of you OP Flowers