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Lmsm · 21/01/2018 20:38

Lurking for a while, thought I'd ask advice!
Two kids, DP for 10 years now.

Ive suffered depression all my life medication and councilling doesn't help,learnt it's just me and I have to try deal with it.

Anyway my partner doesn't seem to understand I do my best everyday,
I get the kids to school, clubs, friends houses, I take them on days out etc.

DP is hardly around but when he is its a constant battle.
I have to cook dinner, (it has to be healthy lots of veg and cooked from scratch) Im moaning at if I've thrown something frozen from the oven.
Washing up is my job even if I cook dinner "because he gives me money".
Washing clothes, hes are expensive, need washing separate. If he hasn't done it, its my fault for not keeping on top of it because he doesn't have socks!!
If he plays with the kids and its getting late I'm told to calm them down and get them ready for bed because"they do not listen to him"! Why is this all my job??
The minute he wakes up and there's an accumulation of washing up or something he will moan, say I'm lazy and useless.
I just want to scream I look after your children 24/7 while trying to study a degree.
Ive tried leaving but I no he loves us, he just wishes I was perfect.
What I'm asking is, is it normal for him to moan about the washing up for example and for me to just completely shut down amd not do it just because he's asked? I mean I no it has to be done, but the minute he brings it up I just don't want to! Is that normal??

So sorry for the essay on one question! Tried to write it all down. Smile

OP posts:
highinthesky · 22/01/2018 04:46

The washing up is a minor symptom. This guy wants you where he’s got you, squished under his thumb.

ICJump · 22/01/2018 04:48

That sounds awful. I think you might be going through something called cohersive control. It would be worth doesking a local woman’s service to get some perspective on your relationship and then make a plan to leave.
You deserve to be treated kindly and with love and respect.

baramewe · 22/01/2018 09:05

You'll be a lot happier doing this on your own without this negativity round all the time, yes I think that's what's stopping you from getting better. Every-time he says about bringing the money in say you'll bill him for your time as Nanny, cook, cleaner and PA. He's doing 1 job, you're doing several. Trust me and the other posters, this hasn't been a normal relationship set up since about 1959.

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