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AIBU??

144 replies

lgalla1985 · 30/05/2018 21:03

OK so this will be a long and ranting post.
I have been with my OH for 11 years we have 2 sons 6 and 8. I am currently off work recovering from an operation. I am writing this because I am extremely pissed off and I really want to shout but I don't know if I am being irrational and easily annoyed because I am in pain or not.

My OH has stated since we first started dating that he does not wish to work. We were on jsa after ds1 this went badly with him getting us sanctions twice during the first few months after having ds1. Finding this very frustrating and completely sole destroying I decided when my youngest was about 2 months old I would be the one to go out and work however I also wanted to get my qualifications so I went back to college and university and worked part time. As well as being the person who dropped off picked up kids, did house work as he prefers to sleep all day and apparently need 12 hours sleep. When I first brought up these issues with him he claimed that I would not be able to cope/ do any of this without him. My parents DO NOT AGREE with my decision to be the only one who is working and have made this extremely clear to me ALOT. This has caused a huge issue between myself and my mum as she sees this as me being taken advantage of just now I am at the point of agreeing with her

As I said at the start of the message I am currently off sick from work. I recently had an op to remove an ovarian cyst op got complicated. After a few days recovery he has taken it to mean I can do everything this is not the first time this has happened before after previous ops he then complains when it reoccurs like I have willed it to happen. This is the fourth operation I have had for the same thing this op did not go very well and I have already been told there will be another as I had anaphylaxis during my surgery.

He literally hates my mother he always has he wants me to stop going to her house with the children to see her. At first it was because I was visiting a lot while my gran was ill then it got worse when she passed as it effected my mum really badly and she wasn't coping well so I did check on her a lot.this caused huge arguments between us until I finally gave up and stopped visiting at all leading to my mum not seeing her grandsons often as she has mobility issues and can't get up the stairs in my close. However this led to him claiming that if his mother could visit then so could mine she doesn't have the mobility issues mine does.

He has started smoking weed again he does this alot. This is fine if you are paying for it with money that you have earned and aren't staying up till all hours then sleeping till after 1 pm everyday when you have responsibilitys.

He is constantly lying to me not always big lies sometimes just little ones then tells me I am wrong I didn't listen to him or I just didn't hear what he said. For example In November last year I was phoning a taxi from his phone as I had missed my bus and needed to get to the train station to go to work when a message pooped up on his phone from his ex girlfriend who he has been messaging with for a while. The message was very inappropriate for two people who are "just friends". He claims I read too much into the message but he talks in his sleep. Apparently she is just his best friend who he sends sex messages to.
I am really really not happy. I just want an out or a reasonable solution before I go nuts put him out and change the locks.

OP posts:
MrsHathaway · 30/05/2018 21:28

Emotionally can't or practically/logistically can't?

Emojijoji · 30/05/2018 21:28

Don't think you can what?

Grumpybearblue · 30/05/2018 21:28

You must want your boys to grow into better men then him. If you stay with him they will likely follow the same path.

Do yourself and your kids a favor and leave him. The texts, drugs and not working are all reason enough to dump him.

JustHereForThePooStories · 30/05/2018 21:28

My OH has stated since we first started dating that he does not wish to work

And you still let his penis near you?!

Sorry OP, but this is all on you. He set out his “goals” from the very start and you’ve enabled him for over a decade.

IAmMatty · 30/05/2018 21:28

I usually hate when people say this but why the fuck would you lumber children with this waste of space as a dad??

He's an arsehole and you are ridiculous for accepting this as your lot in life. I know your life would be much, much better without him in it. Thanks

Merryoldgoat · 30/05/2018 21:29

Why not? Do you have an actual reason?

Merryoldgoat · 30/05/2018 21:31

This thread is making me really angry - those poor children living with such a poor excuse for a father. Urgh.

BananasAreTheSourceOfEvil · 30/05/2018 21:32

If you want change, youre going to have to instigate it. Think about it- why the hell would he want to change?

He sleeps when he wants for as long as he wants, when he wants, plays his video games, smokes his dope, sexts his ex... and you pay for it.

Why would he want to change?

This thing is the role model for your sons. He is showing them every day through his behaviour how to be an adult man, and how they can treat women.

If not for yourself, do it for your kids. You all deserve better.

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 30/05/2018 21:32

So he's a lazy arse who smokes weed you pay for and gaslights you? As much as I hate to use a MN cliche, LTB.

YouBetterWORK · 30/05/2018 21:33

She can't name three good things about him. Not surprised! I hadn't even made it half way through before I thought LTB.

Bellabutterfly2016 · 30/05/2018 21:34

Jesus no wonder your mum disapproves

What a total and utter waste of space - a lazy un-employed pot-head. What do you see in him?

It's great you've got your qualifications and have gone out your way to improve yourself but as they say their is no "I" in team and a relationship is about teamwork - he needs to pull his weight too and help provide for your kids.

Do yourself a huge favour and show him the door - I bet you'll feel (after about a minute) huge relief and I'm sorry to hear he's been so unkind to you post surgery - that is bang out of order and not good to hear.

Contact women's aid and explain the situation and they'll advise you what to do

Lavenderlove · 30/05/2018 21:35

It sounds as though you have a lazy teenager not an OH! I'm sure you've got enough on your plate with your job and kids without having to drag him along through life

Judashascomeintosomemoney · 30/05/2018 21:37

On the one hand I actually do love him he does have good things about him
Why?
And
What?
I’m stunned.

RandomMess · 30/05/2018 21:38

He's a cocklodger and contributes literally nothing other than school pick ups and drop off to your life which actually costs you £x in food, drink, weed, loss of single person council tax discount...

TheFirstMrsOsmond · 30/05/2018 21:39

Why did you have 2 children with a man who told you from the very start that "he does not wish to work"?

Lilacwine1 · 30/05/2018 21:39

Don't waste any more of your life on this shitbag.

Rocinante1 · 30/05/2018 21:39

Where you must desperate for any man? How low do your standards need to be to find this man acceptable. You had kids with a man who had no ambition, no goals, no previous successes and no intention to ever earn money. You must have some serious issues with self esteem or confidence. I can't explain your reasoning any other way.

You are doing your children a huge disservice by giving them this man as their dad. You can't take that back, but you can certainly provide them a better home environment by leaving.

Get some self respect, put your children's needs above your unbelievable stupidity and attraction to this loser.

Leave. Work on your career. Show your children there is a life outside of benefits and a small flat. Give them ambition.

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PolkerrisBeach · 30/05/2018 21:41

Why are you with this waster?

CheeseyToast · 30/05/2018 21:43

You have very low standards. Why is that?

I know you are physically unwell but when you recover, think about signing up for some professional counselling because you really need to raise your standards for how you are treated.

MrsHathaway · 30/05/2018 21:43

You can't name three good things about him? Holy shit. I was expecting half a dozen feeble things like he puts his own pants in the washing basket and doesn't hit you.

TacoLover · 30/05/2018 21:43

If he contributes nothing then you will only be better off without him. Get rid :)

lgalla1985 · 30/05/2018 21:45

At this point I think its both Confused I have enabled this I do know that it has just started to get way way too much for me to cope with now. The main reason for me posting the was so I did not go completely and absolute mental my children need at least one. I have previously on several occassions asked him to leave and he did for a while and he promised he would do all the things I asked when he came back but it just goes back to the norm after a while. This time its different though I do want to shout but more that that I think its ended in my head I do love him I don't know why. I just don't know how to end it without hurting my children. And to answer the question about the drugs near or in front of my children 1. It is not done inside my house it is outside and I am hoping he gets caught cause when he does I will not be supporting anymore.

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Curlywurlywurly · 30/05/2018 21:45

LTB. Short and simple as that.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

fairgame84 · 30/05/2018 21:45

YANBU for staying with him for 11 years!

He is a complete waster. What is the actual point of him? I'm not seeing any redeeming qualities.
Do yourself and your kids a favour and kick the lazy bastard out.

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