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Husband late home

42 replies

MrsAC1 · 20/01/2018 19:15

Would like to know aibu please. Last night my husband was working and it got to when he is normally home so i text him to ask where he was. I have asked him many times to let me know if he is going to be late as he was unfaithful to me just over a year ago and I'm still struggling to trust him. He said max half an hour to be home. He arrived an hour later. I was angry with him as i think he could have easily sent a text to let me know he would be even later. Work is a ten minute walk from our house.
As a result of arguing about this he left the house and disappeared he didn't answer his phone until 2 this afternoon and arrived home at 3pm. He days he was at a party and then walked around town.
I was stuck at home with my ill toddler and 11 week old baby. He has gone to bed early as he is too tired to help with the babies. Aibu to be angry as he seems to think i am? What would you do in this situation?

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MagicFajita · 21/01/2018 05:11

You have an 11 week old baby and he thinks it's okay to disappear whenever he pleases?

This is disgusting and shows a complete lack of respect for his family.

This alone is enough reason to leave him.

rwalker · 21/01/2018 05:54

1/2 an hours nothing .With the greatest respect if he's cheated and you are going to get back on track you can't keep checking up on him. He probaly feels like you think he cheating so might as well do what he wants as you will never trust him. Such a hard one but it both of you made the commitment to work through it you can't bring it up Not your fault at all but if you are suspecting he's cheating every time he's 1/2 an hour late it's not going to work .

jack2001 · 21/01/2018 06:56

LTB. Cheating and disappearing acts are not something I would put up with for a second. He's a pig.

MrsAC1 · 21/01/2018 06:58

Leyani he is the dad!

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Alicetherabbit · 21/01/2018 07:08

I actually think checking up on someone after half hour late is fine, what if they've been in an accident etc? Plus she has a newborn and ill toddler, surely the dad should be helping with that. The staying out until 3pm is mind fuckery and he'd be locked out if was me.

KimmySchmidt1 · 21/01/2018 07:13

30 mins is a bit obsessive tbh and it is probs let grinding his grass, but his behaviour after that seems unstable and very weird - disappearing til 3pm the next day when you have an 11 month old baby is irresponsible and more nutty. Worth sitting him down and asking why he is behaving like a teenager and does he need professional help as it sounds like he is not coping with adulthood.

MrsAC1 · 21/01/2018 07:19

He was already an hour late when he told me he would be home in half an hour. When he want back i checked again where he was. I struggle when he is late at night as they is when he was unfaithful as he lied and said he was at work late when he was at a party. I also worry that something could have happened to him on his way home as it can be quite a dangerous walk at night

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rollingonariver · 21/01/2018 07:21

I think when they cheat some men see your reaction and think 'I never want to cause that much pain again and if I do she'll leave me' and I think other men think 'oh great, I've gotten away with it and I'll get away with it again and again'. I think your husband is the second one. By getting annoyed himself he forces you to say sorry for your feelings, that way he gets everything he wants.
Where is he going when he just leaves late at night?! He's seeing someone else and you should chuck him out, all you're doing is affirming his behaviour. Why would he stop? He's not got to have responsibility for his kids and can sleep with as many women as he likes, I doubt this will stop until you make it stop.
Sorry you're going through this op.

Mummyoflittledragon · 21/01/2018 07:52

You sound anxious. And that is understandable. You have a lot on your plate. Cheating aside, I think your dh is massively underestimating the impact a young baby and small child is having on your life.

My dh isn’t good at telling me he’s going to be late. Despite repeated requests and arguments to call me by x time to give me an eta. It’s not a control issue for him. He’s too engrossed. I end up calling him. So I do understand, including the cheating.

Could you perhaps call your dh every day with your kids just to say hi to daddy and get an eta? I’m trying to suggest you take a bit of control but not in a controlling way. It will give you a) a few minutes relief and something to talk about with your eldest and b) a way to reduce your anxiety about what he is doing with his time.

The way you are both communicating isn’t working and you both need to change that dynamic. Say for example he has no intention of cheating ever again, should he have to prove over and over again to you he isn’t cheating? Should the fact that he has cheated be a life sentence? Personally I think the answer to both questions is no. Because if he’s not being sneaky at all, you’re more likely to drive him away.

If otoh he is giving you reason to believe he is cheating and sneaking around, you are worth so much more.

One of dh’s colleagues had a wife, who was on his case even if he was a few minutes late. She was struggling with little kids and it was very sad for her. She moved countries for his job away from her support structure. He complained to dh and his colleagues about her after they split and she was painted as a bit crazy. I met up with her a couple of times while they were still together, she was a mental wreck and regretted him leaving the military, where he came home at a specific time. Poor woman. The circumstances were too much for both of them. He did move into a relationship with someone else very quickly and it was an emotional if not physical affair imo. Afterall this ow was easy to get On with. No emotional baggage.

YellowMakesMeSmile · 21/01/2018 09:25

It sounds like rather than fix the relationship first you dived straight in and had another child. He obviously sees no problem with his behaviour whereas you do.

You can choose to stay knowing that or leave and find someone else. You are in charge of your own life.

Battleax · 21/01/2018 09:27

It sounds like you have trust issues. Have you tried giving him a bit of space, and letting him come to you when he is ready?

He cheats but it's her with the issue? Hmm

Battleax · 21/01/2018 09:31

OP my honest experience and observation is that once the teapot is broken it's never really any good again.

lcl · 21/01/2018 09:32

I feel so sad for you. This much be utterly heartbreaking. He sounds like he hasn’t changed or is even making the effort. Totallly unacceptable and cruel behaviour. My uncle would deliberately create rows to go off to see his other woman. My aunt saw the light and lived a far happier life thereon with three children. It’s tough but I think you need to love yourself and accept more for you and you kids. Start talking to a solicitor. All the best for you to be love and cherished as you should be. Xx

Lifeisabeach09 · 21/01/2018 16:14

He sounds like a selfish dick.
Get rid!

Eliza9917 · 21/01/2018 16:36

I'd want to know exactly where he's been, because who has parties in January?

Jobjobjob · 21/01/2018 17:08

I'd want to know exactly where he's been, because who has parties in January?

Grinpeople like my son, husband and myself who have birthdays in January!?! Just a thought!

Emilybrontescorsett · 21/01/2018 18:34

He needs to earn your trust. He also needs to be a proper partner and father. He can't walk out when the going gets tough and please himself for hours on end.
St this rate op you be better off separating. Then you would get your free time on the days he had the kids. It would also free your mind from the stress of worrying if he is cheating again.

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