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AIBU?

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Selfish DH AIBU

171 replies

Nefney14 · 29/11/2017 20:37

First time poster but long time lurker

I absolutely know I'm not being unreasonable about his selfishness but AIBU to seriously consider leaving DH fairly soon into our marriage over these issues?

Sorry it might be quite long but I'll try to be to the point.

DH is a selfish person by nature and will not do anything for anyone if it means putting himself out in anyway and this includes me examples of this are
Refusing to walk an extra 3 minutes (google mapped to prove a point!) when he was already out to get household essentials because he wasn't already going to the shop.

I got sent home from work for being sick and instead of letting me rest he used the time to have some time on his computer and have a sleep while I ran around after DC he point blank refused to change a nappy and then went to town leaving me home alone with DC despite me telling him I didn't feel well enough.

I can not leave the house without DC ever while in contrast he will never let me have any free time to the extent that if I want to bath while the DC are awake I have to take one with me.

We work opposite shifts with me working more hours but I still do the lion share of housework he'll do day to day things washing up etc but any extra duties are my responsibilities and he refuses to ever discuss this.

I was out for lunch with my friend where he worked and he came down to say hi before going into town I asked him to take DC as I was trying to eat with him on my lap and he refused.

I am absolutely exhausted I work 12 hour shifts in a very physically and mentally demanding position I've begged and pleaded for him to either take on more house duties or for me to cut my hours and him pick up more so that we're working more even (he'd be working 30 me 24 compared to me 36 and him 18-24) but he refused because he thinks he'll be more tired.

I had a really hard shift and I asked him to run me a bath while I was walking home because I was achy he refused because I don't run him a bath every night which is true but if he was to phone me and ask me to run him a bath after a hard shift I wouldn't even think twice.

I walk in from a 12 hour shift to my house a state and he often expects me to start with household tasks such as making DC's lunch even tho he's been home all day.

He convinced me not to spend last Christmas with my family and to spend it at home just us and then went to his friends after the DC went to bed leaving me home alone.

He is an absolute vile person when we argue especially if he's been drinking. I had a very abusive childhood and am NC with my mum when he's angry he tells me I'm just like my mum, or calls me her name and says the DC are going to grow up to hate me.

I know they're not the best examples because it's really hard to explain but he literally will not do anything to make my life easier ever. I haven't had a moment away from DC since August I'm exhausted and I honestly feel miserable at the thought of spending the rest of my life with Someone who obviously cares so little about me and im starting to get really embarrassed my friends and family are starting to comment about how selfish he is and I don't have anything to say to defend him.
So AIBU? Would you end your marriage over this?

OP posts:
Storminateapot · 29/11/2017 21:53

I'm so sorry for you. My DH could be a bit self-absorbed when our DC were little, but he was a saint compared to this. I see no redeeming features in your relationship.

overnightangel · 29/11/2017 21:54

“hopefully everyone in real life feels the same and just doesn't see me as a complete fool for ending my marriage so soon”

On the contrary, sounds like it’ll be the smartest thing you’ve ever done

Nefney14 · 29/11/2017 21:55

To answer some questions I don't have any practical support locally we've moved away from most of our family and friends so I couldn't just up and leave so to speak But I actually feel much better just from posting this I know realistically me and the kids will be fine and I feel happier at even the thought of not being together any more which says it all really. Thanks again for everyone's kind words ❤

OP posts:
AlpacaLypse · 29/11/2017 21:59

yanbu, and I hope the reason for your radio silence is that you're packing up lots of useful id and financial paperwork and a couple of changes of clothes for yourself and the children. Or packing his stuff into bin bags and stuffing it on the doorstep before wedging a chest of drawers under the front door knob.

AlpacaLypse · 29/11/2017 22:00

Sorry xposted with OP!

DistanceCall · 29/11/2017 22:00

He doesn't love you.

Get out. Sooner rather than later.

SunshineTheMonkey · 29/11/2017 22:00

Yes Thanks

DarthMaiden · 29/11/2017 22:01

He's an asshole.

Leave and you'll have one less manchild to look after.

Realistically it'll be much less effort for you and more for him - as he will find out when he has to look after the kids by himself every other weekend or when he's off shift plus cleaning his own house, doing the shopping etc etc

Frankly it sounds like the only way you'll get him to take some responsibility and for you to get a break.

Mrskeats · 29/11/2017 22:11

Shall I leave?? That's a rhetorical question

mothergetslippy · 29/11/2017 22:15

I think that's a resounding yes from all!

You've just said it, the thought of leaving him makes you feel happier than if you stayed. You've answered your own question.

No-one will judge you for ending your marriage so soon - you owe it to yourself and your child. I don't judge, no-one has a right to and this isn't a way to live.

He doesn't sound like a nice person, let alone a nice husband.

Be strong, leave him. You deserve a lovely life with a kind man who adores you. So does your DC

Big love x

crazycatlady5 · 29/11/2017 22:23

L - T - B

Please please please don’t waste your life on this loser. Even if you feel you don’t have other support locally etc, there is ALWAYS a way. My mum wasted 14 years on my dad because she thought it was better for me (was it f**k) and she didn’t have much else. It ended after 14 years and she was fine, she definitely could have done it long before.

She wasted her younger years on him. Please don’t do the same x

givemesteel · 29/11/2017 22:26

Don't waste your life with this person, you get one life, don't lead it being miserable. Plus it's a terrible example to your dc.

Go and see a lawyer ASAP and start getting your shit together financially. You have your own income and he will have to pay child maintenance. You can do this.

Good luck OPFlowers

Hermonie2016 · 29/11/2017 22:28

How long are you married? Being a single mum is easier than living with a selfish man.You keep thinking he might get better but he never does and its mentally draining.

Dont underestimate the impact of his unkindness.

Greatdomestic · 29/11/2017 22:30

Hi op.

Get your ducks in a row to have an exit.

He is making your life more difficult than it needs to be. I know you have young kids but life really is too short for this shit. You deserve better.

tootssweet · 29/11/2017 22:31

Nefney if you were my friend/relative & you told me you were leaving your husband, I would be glad for you.

Life isn't meant to be that tough. I hope you are able to get yourself out as soon as you are able. Good luck!

IslingtonLou · 29/11/2017 22:36

I’m sure the lovely posters on here can help you develop an action plan on leaving him and adjusting your new life tooFlowers

Oxcheeks · 29/11/2017 22:40

Your husband sounds like a complete selfish knob, leave him hunny you deserve so much better, and you don't need your children growing up thinking that it's normal for men to be lazy bar stewards.

Goldmandra · 29/11/2017 22:44

Please be prepared for him to miraculously change back to the person you thought you married, the moment you say you want a divorce.

He pretended to be nice until you thought it was too late to leave. He can do that again. Expect him to suddenly turn on that charm again and promise you the moon on a stick in order to get you to give up on the idea of leaving. Once you have, it will go back to how it is now.

He doesn't care whether you are happy or not. He just wants a live in nanny and housekeeper. Move on and find someone who will treat you with the respect and kindness you deserve.

Branleuse · 29/11/2017 22:45

Yes i bloody would. You dont get any briwnie points or medals for staying with a selfish bastard

CheshireChat · 29/11/2017 22:50

It'll be easier on your own as you won't have to clean after him and there won't be anyone to piss you off so less stress.

I had to laugh at RecalibratedMilkshake's post as I imagined the bemused expression on her ex's face Grin.

TheHobbitMum · 29/11/2017 23:06

Wow, does he have any decent features? You don't deserve to live like this, he sounds utterly awful! Get out and live life again

MsVestibule · 29/11/2017 23:07

I was going to ask how long you’d been married (because I’m nosey) but TBH, it doesn’t matter whether you’ve been married for a month or ten years - he simply does not care about you and that’s good enough reason to leave.

Do you own a house together?

Carouselfish · 29/11/2017 23:10

He's not just selfish, he's a total shit!
Is there a good side to him that's repressed in day to day laziness that might come out in an emergency chips are down situation or is his character selfish to the core? I'm imagining some scenario where you both need to be airlifted and him shoving you out the way to go first...I mean, is there anything you can rely on him for? Or is there something you saw in him at first that was actually just him trying to impress you and now he has you he's dropped the act? If you don't think he's selfish through and through, I think I'd separate. Give him a wake up call. See how much effort he makes to get you back (don't get reinvolved sexually, that can't be the reason he makes the effort). Maybe he's taking you horrendously for granted and will stop.
The power balance is really off though. Pay and chores and free time needs discussing whether he wants to or not, as a condition of continuing. He can't just refuse to discuss something!

blackteasplease · 29/11/2017 23:17

I would, yes, and have ended a marriage for less.

quizqueen · 29/11/2017 23:20

.....and you decided to have children and continue to be with this man because?

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