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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?

OP posts:
europa70 · 09/03/2017 19:46

Your health,physical and mental, and that of your children, is paramount. The most important thing. You need to get that straight in your head first. This man will Never Change. Understand that, and try to project forward a few years. If you stay, where will you be? If you left him, where could you be? You have the chance of a happy life, but not with him around. Be brave, be strong, and find a safe place to go to. Then go, and learn to nurture and love yourself more.You are valuable and valid.

I've done it myself, with an 11 month old baby, by night, and boat & plane. It was not easy to be a single parent, but I thank my lucky stars every day that I didn't have to co-parent with an abusive,neglectful man. And my daughter is Awesome. Wishing you strength and luck.

Emeralda · 09/03/2017 20:47

Well done! Hopefully you can breathe easier already. Great idea to have told the midwife too. Just remember - you don't owe him anything after the way he has treated you all.

SquinkiesRule · 09/03/2017 21:13

Well done Cinders.

BigBangTheory789 · 10/03/2017 01:08

Well done, you have done the right thing for yourself and for your children!! You are blessed to have such a lovely family, I'm so glad that you left, onwards and upwards now. You did such a brave thing, he was emotionally abusing you, sometimes in that situation their words are so harsh and nasty that over time you start doubting yourself, you are brave and strong and so relieved for you that you left him. Good luck with everything OP xx

poppy2021 · 10/03/2017 03:53

Run for the hills. You deserve better than this.

marmitecrumpets · 10/03/2017 21:35

How are you Cinders?
I've been thinking about you and your DS. I'm so glad you found the strength to go

PoorYorick · 10/03/2017 22:17

Well done, OP, that took a lot of strength. You're going to be ok, more than ok without that raging useless tosspot turd.

Preggocinders · 11/03/2017 04:33

I'm getting there a little at a time. This is truly the hardest thing I have ever had to do but it is 100% the right thing. Me and ds are camped out in Dps box room,but exh says I can keep the house, he is moving out next week, the tenancy agreement will be changed to my name and the letting agent knows the whole situation. My DD went out yesterday and bought a second hand suite and new bed for me, and he is covering the rent til housing benefit can be sorted. I've applied for a community care grant to help me pay him back, got the tax credits and Child benefit moved to my bank and changed to sole account. Scouring gumtree/borrowing from family bits and bobs for baby.
Emotionally I am allowing myself 5/10 minute bursts of sadness, when I am alone or just with DM, where I can have a cry and wallow in my own self pity and utter stupidity. Then I stop, make another list of things I need to do/fill out another bloody form/snuggle ds.
Physically baby's head is fully engaged, so I can go any time, but midwife says I will be so full of adrenaline just now that baby won't or shouldn't come til I am calm and a bit more settled. Hoping he will stay in there til I get the house keys back anyway! I am so eternally grateful to my parents for everything, I've been utterly shit to them recently and they have done everything they can to sort us out. And so so thankful to every one of you who told me to LTB, because without that I probably still would be with him. I am going to be OK.

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fusspot66 · 11/03/2017 08:41

Oh well done you.
And as my old boss once said 'I wish you an easy confinement '! Like an Edwardian maiden aunt.

thehousewife · 11/03/2017 08:50

Just wanted to say well done, your so brave. You've done the right thing. Good luck, you can do this Flowers

Notagainmun · 11/03/2017 09:07

Well done! I am so relieved to read your last post. When you move back have the locks changed in case he has had extra made. You are now able to bring your children up in a loving and nurturing home. You and your parents sound lovely. Wishing you lots of happiness.

ShuttyTown · 11/03/2017 11:12

I'm soooooo happy to read your latest update OP! Well done you're amazing! Flowers

CrikeyPeg · 12/03/2017 03:26

Nice to see your update OP. Great that you have supportive parents/family, all the best for birth and life! :)

WateryTart · 12/03/2017 07:25

Great update. Good luck, OP.

Justanothernameonthepage · 12/03/2017 07:30

So glad for you and the kids. Sounds like you're handling it perfectly

Preggocinders · 28/03/2017 11:01

For anyone wondering, DS2 was born yesterday morning. Healthy and only a week late! Stbexh says he doesn't want anything to do with him, but this will most likely change. But I'm quite happy for life to go on just me, my two beautiful boys and my wonderful family. Thank you again everyone for the great advice and support. Bring on the next chapter!

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lorelairoryemily · 28/03/2017 11:03

Congratulations!! And well doneFlowers

xStefx · 28/03/2017 11:27

OP congratulations on the baby and everything you have done.

I couldn't believe it when you wrote thay your parents were allowed to see your new baby and that you were allowed to cuddle your son in front of your DH, that's probably the worst kind of abuse I can imagine- abuse to you and your son. I imagine your DS and you would be a shadow of your former selves had you stayed.

I can see now why he was in such a hurry to get married and get you pregnant now, he knew he couldn't keep it up for long before the real him comes out.

I don't know if I would be happy about moving back into the house, I don't trust him. Get the locks changed OP.

xxx

xStefx · 28/03/2017 11:27

Weren't allowed that was meant to read - sorry

summerholsdreamin · 28/03/2017 11:38

That's lovely news, thank you for letting us know!

Congratulations and wishing you all the best for your new future together

Forager · 28/03/2017 11:57

Congratulations, and I hope you and your little family find happiness

outofmydepth45 · 28/03/2017 12:00

Congratulations! !

Please don't let him creep back in, you have shown true strength this last month !

Saltedcaramel2016 · 28/03/2017 12:07

Congratulations!!!! You really have done the right thing. Focus on your boys now. So glad you have a lovely family to support you.

KinkyAfro · 28/03/2017 12:09

Congratulations Flowers

MumW · 28/03/2017 12:13

Congratulations & well done for getting out.

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