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To think he might be cheating?

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loveactuallyisallaround · 09/03/2019 00:12

I'm almost due with baby number 1, much wanted by both of us and a struggle to conceive but we're here and so far so good.

Problem is, for about 5 months now my DH has COMPLETELY lost interest in anything to do with me, baby, or us.

He used to be great around the house, real 50/50 with everything, now I can't even ask him to help take the bins out without getting a mouthful.

He doesn't come to any appointments anymore (high risk pregnancy) - not that I'm suggesting he should to be fair, he works, but not only does he not ask, when I try to talk to him or give him updates he just ignores me.

He doesn't want to have sex anymore and we haven't for almost four months, he voluntarily sleeps on our very uncomfortable sofa every night, and can't give me any reason why he doesn't want to sleep in our bed anymore. I have totally given up giving him a kiss or a cuddle because he always pushes me away or rolls his eyes.

He gets in from work and all he wants to do is play his PlayStation until the early hours and I'm not allowed to speak whilst he's on it, which is annoying as I'm on mat leave and look forward to having him home for a chat in the evenings - not asking for a four hour heart to heart but let's at least have tea together and discuss our days???

He's ALWAYS on his phone if not the game and the other day I looked at him whilst he was on his phone, genuinely just looked up at him, and he went crazy saying I was checking up on him?! I was extremely confused.

I've tried to speak to him about it all and he just shuts me down.

We spend zero time together and haven't left the house together in months, he says he's too tired to do anything with me but stays on his game every night until the early hours when he has work at 6.

I can't imagine he's physically cheating because I don't know where he'd find the time, but emotional perhaps?! Something isn't right. Please help because I can't take anymore, I feel disgusting. I tried to kiss him goodnight tonight and he just moved and looked at me 😩💔

OP posts:
RaspberryBubblegum · 10/03/2019 22:59

Think OP might have gone into labour. Hope you're OK. We're all here for you! Flowers

threeboysandus · 10/03/2019 23:21

OP don't be afraid to come back to us, even if you have forgiven dp.

loveactuallyisallaround · 11/03/2019 07:28

Good morning, really sorry if I worried anyone I have been in hospital because of the pains I was getting and reduced movements but the pains have stopped completely now and baby is back on the move. Really hoping she makes an appearance soon though as it's horrible not knowing she's okay!

Didn't even bother to tell him where I was just said I was at my mums and needed some space which made him really cross. I was so upset about how he'd been Saturday night I knew having him around would make me worse - that's if he even came.

He has apologised for cancelling Saturday and said he loves me but right now I just don't think that's good enough to be honest. I don't know for sure but I'm pretty confident all the arguing and crying had a correlation to the pains I was getting.

Being in hospital and scared you'd think I'd be craving him but I honestly think it's been easier not having him here. I've been able to just concentrate on myself and baby.

OP posts:
k1233 · 11/03/2019 07:35

Great to hear from you loveactuallyisallaround . I think someone warned above that it's the typical abuser cycle to be beyond awful then, as soon as you leave, they turn on the charm to suck you back in.

Please reread your thread to remind you how bad he is and how awfully he's treating you. I don't blame you for not calling him from the hospital. I would not be surprised at all if your pains were related to the massive stress he's putting you under.

Susannach · 11/03/2019 07:35

Glad you’ve been seen and are happy with baby’s movements OP! Take care of yourself. That last paragraph of your latest post says it all I think.

Damntheman · 11/03/2019 08:00

Good for you, OP. Stay strong!

Merryoldgoat · 11/03/2019 08:22

I’m glad you are ok OP.

It’s easy to say you love someone. None of his actions show he loves you.

Only you know what it would take for you to go back, for me I not sure he could redeem himself.

lola006 · 11/03/2019 08:34

Oh OP, I hope your mum or someone was at the hospital with you?

I agree with a pp - it’s easy to say ‘I love you,’ but it’s our actions that truly tell us.

iano · 11/03/2019 08:36

For you OPThanks
So glad you and baby are ok.

Anon10 · 11/03/2019 08:48

So glad you and baby are ok.

OhDearGodLookAtThisMess · 11/03/2019 08:55

Glad your baby is OK.
I know this is a scary time, but it's been made a million times more so by his behaviour. I don't see that there's any way back from this, even if he were to have a change of heart and apologise. How can you ever trust him again, knowing he has let you down (big-time) at this most vulnerable time of your life.
Make plans to do the rest of this alone (with family/friends to support) and cut him out. He sounds a nasty fucker.

Graphista · 11/03/2019 14:43

Glad you and baby safe and well.

You're right, him saying he loves you isn't enough he needs to show it, not at all surprised you didn't want him further stressing you at hospital

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 11/03/2019 15:20

So glad you are OK OP..
Sorry but he is a pig.
At least you are being looked after in hospital.
Keep your family close and take care of yourself. You dserve so much much better. You will get through this.

AmIOTTconcerned · 11/03/2019 16:24

It's so great to hear from you OP and that you and baby are well!

You're right, simply telling you that he loves you is not good enough. If you are a healthier, happier and more relaxed person without his company then you know what you should do.

Thinking of you Flowers

HazelBite · 11/03/2019 16:49

Dh was fine when my Ds1 and Ds2 were expected, but when he found out I was expecting twins, he became awful to me, quite uncaring, always moaning, very unhelpful and offhand.
I felt very vulnerable, with two small DC's and heavily pregnant from day 1.
I didn't have any option but to stick at it and stay put. I was quite poorly around the birth and I think what the Doctors said to him shocked and alarmed him.
He became a very involved father (far more than he ever was before) and to this day he cannot explain his bad behaviour during my pregnancy.

mummybuckley · 11/03/2019 18:24

Hi OP. After reading your post and the replies, yesterday, I’ve been checking to see if you are ok and I’m so glad that you are and that the baby is ok too.

Not much to add other than, someone that loves you, does not treat you so terribly. It’s abuse, pure and simple. Not to add that treating you that way also clearly has an affect on your baby too, which you know all too well now. It’s childish and inconsiderate at best and I absolutely would not blame you for walking away or kicking him out.

My best friend once said to me, ‘if you want to see how it’ll end up, look back to the beginning.’ Your new beginning in this next chapter of your life, isn’t boding well so far, and that’s not your doing. You seem to be more than capable of caring for yourself and your baby and I hope with the support of your family and friends you can find it within you to put yourself first for once. Much love and positive thoughts x

losingfaith · 11/03/2019 18:49

Pleased to hear you're ok and that he apologised for cancelling. I do hope he has also apologised for his terrible behaviour and genuinely recognised why he has behaved badly.

SinkGirl · 11/03/2019 19:47

So glad you’re okay OP. I’m glad you have friends and your mum - lean on them, get some space Flowers

bellabasset · 11/03/2019 20:25

Glad you came back and that you and the baby are ok. I am sure that with the help of your mum and friends to support you it will help you over the next few weeks

AmIRightOrAMeringue · 11/03/2019 22:05

Glad you're doing OK OP. I agree it's not enough. Some men tell women they love them as they're smacking them around the face. I think most people would agree that actions speak a million times louder than words. Anyway wishing you all the best

ADHMeeee · 11/03/2019 22:17

Hey OP!
I'm glad you and baby are OK.
He's a douche canoe and doesn't deserve you, OR your baby.
He's not even contributed towards anything for you and the baby by the sounds of it, what a c*nt.
I would honestly ask him to move out to his mums for a while.

Doyouavocado · 11/03/2019 22:22

Omg please just leave, get out of that house and go and stay with your mum

Boxingmum · 12/03/2019 08:21

I really hope you've left or asked him too, he refuses to sleep in the same bed as you, rolls his eyes if you kiss him, won't even have a conversation with you. That's not love!
You deserve better!
I'm sure he's apologetic but that's just to get you back, why? Because everything is free, food, board, he's looked after & is able to do what he wants when he wants & you accept it. He's a narcissist... google the traits (you'll be surprised), he's gaslighting you and you need to leave!
He will tell you it's your hormones, or your crazy, you'll even start suspecting yourself of causing all this drama. You havnt, you stood up for yourself & took control ... you need to continue to do this & walk away from him. You will never be happy with him, only controlled.

For you baby's sake, get out of this relationship while you have the strength too, I was in a similar situation...it took me a while but I did it for my kids when he started bullying one of them (I saw red, not my babys) it was hard but I'm so proud I got away from him & ive never looked back.
Your new chapter is just around the corner but you need to close the door on this one first.

Greenkit · 12/03/2019 16:04

Thank you for the update, glad you and baby are ok.

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 12/03/2019 16:18

@loveactuallyisallaround honestly think it's been easier not having him here. I've been able to just concentrate on myself and baby

Honestly, my love. He's a selfish pig and you will be much better off without him. He won't help when baby arrives; he'll just be on his Playstation, complaining about the baby crying too loudly.

PLEASE LEAVE HIM BEFORE BABY ARRIVES.

Could you move into your Mum's? The atmosphere in your house sounds absolutely toxic. I don't think he's cheating but he's definitely checked out of the relationship.

Get out now. You deserve much better and so does your baby. Glad you are both OK.

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