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This wasn't flirting... help I need some perspective

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peoniepants · 12/08/2018 01:39

I’m at my wits end and feeling desperate.

My husband is acting like a right fucker towards me.

I need some perspective.

Whole family at family themed place yesterday - families there and my husband too. My daughter starts playing with a younger child. I got chatting to the Dad whilst they were playing. He was nice enough - but not attractive and not my type, just a nice bloke. I didn’t fancy him and was chatting to him whilst waiting for my daughter to finish playing with his kid.

My husband is in the vicinity but doesn’t come over. Afterwards he kicks off. Apparently he was listening to our conversation out of sight and I was flirting and acting like a whore (which is bollocks! I know myself!). Also he says I was talking to this guy for far too long. He has massively overreacted and stormed out this morning for the whole day leaving me with no car and two kids upset and worrying where daddy is. I’ve just tried to talk to him again but he has got it fixed in his head that I was flirting and disrespecting him by doing it right in front of him. I won’t back down. I’m not going to ‘admit’ to something I haven’t done.

He’s really angry and has escalated massively and he has thrown my out of the bedroom (for 2 nights now) , acting like a man child and the kids know something is very wrong. He has form with doing this kind of shit.

I’ve told him that the kids are upset and we need to discuss it rationally but he doesn’t seem to care about that. Says he’s going out all day tomorrow as well.

I am so tired of his behaviour. He does this every time I ‘upset’ him. It’s so frustrating.

Also it’s my sons birthday next week and I already think he’s going to ruin it but either being in a huge mood or just storming off for the day. I don’t think I could forgive that.

Such a fucking child.

OP posts:
imlateagain · 13/08/2018 15:52

Good luck OP Flowers

TheLadyArmitage · 13/08/2018 15:52

That is really good to hear.
Stay safe. Thanks

I'd only add - please do tell your brother everything, if not for support then at least for safety just so he knows not to tell your (hopefully soon to be ex) husband anything.

GruciusMalfoy · 13/08/2018 16:00

Best of luck, OP. Your children will thank you for making this step.

OldEnglishSheepDog · 13/08/2018 16:01

Wonderful wonderful news. Well done. Stay safe and never ever doubt that you are doing the right thing.
Flowers

imnotreally · 13/08/2018 16:05

So relieved for you. Please do consider logging it with someone I.e. police because he will try to twist this against you. Stay strong.

TheMobileSiteMadeMeSignup · 13/08/2018 16:09

Very glad to read your update. Hope you can get your head straight at your brother's.

MrsMozart · 13/08/2018 16:17

Bloody well done lass.

Toofle · 13/08/2018 16:18

Tell your brother tonight.

MadMaryBoddington · 13/08/2018 16:21

Well done op! Stay strong. Flowers

SlowDown76mph · 13/08/2018 16:21

Well done Brave Woman.

MellowMelly · 13/08/2018 16:24

Yes OP!

May the force of Mumsnet stay within you!

ConkerGame · 13/08/2018 16:25

Well done OP. I was in a very similar relationship when young (no kids, thank god) and it is so hard to break out of as they break down your confidence and continually confuse you until you wonder if you really are in the wrong and it really is their fault.

It wasn’t until a year after I got out that I realised just how abusive he had been and I am forever thankful that I got away before it escalated even further. You’re doing the right thing, use this thread for strength!

MipMipMip · 13/08/2018 16:46

That really good, I'm pleased for you OP. Can I second telling your brother? Even if you don't tell him everything he needs to know to avoid your husband.

I know it's not for a few months but when they are back at school you really need to get an order (can't remember what it's called) and warn the school so he can't remove them from the premises. But that is for the future.

For now please stay safe and happy. And if you start to waver read this thread and imagine what you would tell another poster to do. He is not a nice person or a good father. You are not responsible for his emotions. And you and the children deserve so much better.Flowers

BlueKarou · 13/08/2018 16:51

Well done peonie, so proud of you for getting out. Now, prepare yourself for the onslaught; he will try everything to get you to come crawling back; pleading, threats, insults, everything. Stay strong, and do think about telling your brother everything - you need someone you can trust and who's on your side.

timeisnotaline · 13/08/2018 16:51

Ah Well Done! a huge move. Tell your brother and remember you are worth more.

paintedwingsandgiantrings · 13/08/2018 16:52

I'm so pleased for you, well done!!

If you find it hard to talk your brother could you show him this thread maybe?

Duchessgummybuns · 13/08/2018 16:52

Well done you! Space to process is just what you need x

DownTownAbbey · 13/08/2018 17:05

Brilliant! Well done FlowersFlowersFlowers

jadeward89 · 13/08/2018 17:07

Well done op. You really are doing what’s best for you and dc.
I agree with a P.P if you feel you can’t talk to your brother maybe show him the tread.

ShatnersWig · 13/08/2018 17:07

Huge cheers of support! Well done!

Worieddd · 13/08/2018 17:07

Good luck op Smile

SharedLife · 13/08/2018 17:11

You are very brave. Flowers

Pebblesandfriends · 13/08/2018 17:12

Please tell your brother. Your kids sound great Brew

Balaboosteh · 13/08/2018 17:18

Adding my best wishes OP. Good luck with this brave but necessary step. Let this be my first ever LTB. Flowers

JamPasty · 13/08/2018 17:22

Oh you wonderful woman you! It may be a difficult road, but you just took the first big step on the road to a much better life for you and your kids. Hugs!!

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