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I haven't done it but how do I prove it and should I even sodding care anymore

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lorraineinthemleggings · 01/01/2020 22:03

I have named changed for this .

DP and I have been together 2 years , I moved across the county to live with him in his house . We are due to move in a joint property in the next month or so , I have 50/50 access with my DCs he has 100% with his dc ,

Things haven't been great over the last few weeks , nothing major mostly niggles , stress and expense of Christmas I think and my irritation that it's all fallen to me as Im the woman and therefore enjoy all that stuffConfused

I work full time in my original hometown so have a hefty commute and also work in a 24 hr industry so as a manager I am on-calls on-call if that makes sense .

Last night , just as we had arrived at a party , my phone goes , on-call needs me to make a decision , 30 second call , no big deal , all sorted . DP was off with me from that point on , I thought it was because I was working again when we were out , I get that , I'm sick of it too but that's my job and it's always been that way since I met him .

DP goes out drinking today again with the lads ,leaving me at home with his dc , mine are with their dad. He rolls in steaming drunk , first he started on what I had fed his kids all day and what a disgrace of a mother I was if I thought it was acceptable . I replied along the lines of at least I was at home not in the pub drinking , admittedly I was proper pissed off and got a bit shouty , then he said he should have known I was a shit parent because I gave my kids up 50/50 without fighting their dad for more (there was no need to fight him , we agreed it and it works well and has been going on for so long now , way before I met DP)

And finally that he has clicked what is going on now , I am having affair with the guy who was on call yesterday because I answered the phone "hi babe, what's up?"

  1. I don't remember doing that but I could of , I do call people babe , love , chicken etc I am a disgrace to MN I know Grin
  2. he knows the guy and has met him several times , he also knows he is a serial shagger and I wouldn't touch him with his own .
  3. I have never cheated on anyone in my life , it's not in my nature . 4)DP has confessed that he has cheated on both his wives and he knows that is a deal breaker for me , I hate that kind of behaviour .

He is now passed out in the spare room whilst his dc's are still ramping about the house and calling daddy but daddy is too drunk to see to them . I am in our bedroom with the door closed ignoring the lot of it , I will see to them in a minute , rod for my back eh !

Anyway , I think I have answered my own question just by writing this down but WIBU to tell him his childminder has clocked off and never to leave them with me again . And AIBU to think he could be guilty of cheating as attack is the first form of defence ?

Sorry it's long ...

OP posts:
Alexandra80 · 02/01/2020 04:36

You'll never be able to do enough to keep him from picking at you. That's the nature of this type of relationship. I hope you find the self respect to leave him. Especially so your DC sdont think it's OK to treat women like nannies that they can fuck and emotionally abuse Hmm

BlouseAndSkirt · 02/01/2020 04:45

OP has your move across county meant you have moved further from your kids as well as from your work? Do your kids now have a big commute to school when they are with you? This will get harder and harder as friends and their independence become more important to them, and by secondary they will want to be closer to wherever they are at school, because of friendships and activities.

It seems to me that you have made all the adjustments and compromises and made your life harder, and all he has had to do is sit back, let you come to him and make his life a whole lot easier.... and then insult and abuse you.

His behaviour is utterly disrespectful whether or not he is cheating. Bring off with you over the call (passive aggressive sulking is manipulative and a massive red flag), the things he said when drunk...

The weeks of tension and niggles are getting worse. You are not happy in the relationship. Do yourself a favour and listen to your inner self.

You have made it harder to see your kids 50/50, while he has live in care to have his all the time. It doesn’t make sense.

ForkThis · 02/01/2020 04:47

You get one life, is this how you want to spend it?

Monsterpage · 02/01/2020 05:05

For yourself and your kids you need to remove yourself from this situation. When they see you and your ex they see positive role models, throwing this excuse for a man into the mix is not good for them at all.
Please get out of this relationship and sort your commute out so you have more time for you and starting a new life in this new decade.
Good luck - I really hope to come back and read you’re making a new fun life for yourself away from this muppet.

MsDogLady · 02/01/2020 05:16

Please get yourself and your children out of this toxic home. They will be damaged from exposure to your partner who emotionally and verbally abuses you.

pinksparkleunicorns · 02/01/2020 05:18

Good lord I can't believe some of the replies on here!

My blood is boiling for you. Please leave him.

Imagine if you had children together, how awful he'd become then!

He is putting you down and that's shocking and so unfair.

Life is too short for this shit.

AgentJohnson · 02/01/2020 05:20

Op you need to leave. I knew a single dad who was very bitter at being the resident parent.

Your self respect must be shot if you need to think about this.

Being treated like a doormat by this misogynic arse is not a relationship role model you should be modelling for your children.

This is who he is.

ticking · 02/01/2020 05:22

I'd really like to know what you fed the children....

daisychain01 · 02/01/2020 05:26

Sorry, remind me again what attracted you to this misogynistic, drunken cheat?

You have the perfect opportunity to move forward with your own life and not be dragged down by him. Please, please grab it now, while you have the chance!

Mummyoflittledragon · 02/01/2020 05:32

Gosh so many things wrong here. I feel really sorry for his kids. But you need to choose you and your family.

RichPetunia · 02/01/2020 05:35

I've never written this before, but you should leave. Your partner will wear you down.
Return to your home town, enjoy your job and maintain your independence.

B0bbin · 02/01/2020 05:39

What a prick he is. Leave ASAP.

FurrySlipperBoots · 02/01/2020 05:43

His poor children, to be stuck with such an arsehole. At least you and your children needn't be. Walk away and don't look back OP.

ohfourfoxache · 02/01/2020 05:44

Don’t walk away. Run.

Thinkingabout1t · 02/01/2020 06:11

Lorraine, things won’t get better. I’m sorry for his children but they are not your responsibility. The longer you stay with him, the worse he will behave. Please protect yourself and your DCs by leaving.

Dolorabelle · 02/01/2020 06:13

I do look after them , everyday , with as much love and care as I would if they were my own

So, basically, when you moved in your DP assumed that you would just take over what he sees as the woman’s role?

No wonder he has 2 ex-wives.

Weenurse · 02/01/2020 06:42

HE is not nice at all really

willowmelangell · 02/01/2020 07:03

Leave as soon as you can. Once you move into joint property it will be so much harder to get out.
You have seen his true, unmasked self, brought out by the stress of Christmas plus alcohol. This is what you have to look forward to.
I think he massively resents you having 50% child free(iyswim) time, and is punishing you with the nasty comments and put downs. That simmering jealousy won't go away.

GrouchoMrx · 02/01/2020 07:04

Have some self-respect and consideration for your own children. Leave him asap.

Sushiroller · 02/01/2020 07:08

I don't think I do have any self respect left , I am bit tired of life for many reasons and today has thrown me over the edge

This is so sad to read. Please do use the time now to think and find your strength.

This is not a good environment for your children or you. Please do leave.

groovergirl · 02/01/2020 07:13

When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
Dare I say it, but you are lucky -- you have found out what he's like before you get further entangled with joint property and ground down by his incessant nastiness. I'm concerned that your being away from your hometown means you don't have friends and family nearby for immediate support.
Go home! And good luck.

MaryPopppins · 02/01/2020 07:16

I don't know how you can put up with this OP.

Please leave ASAP.

IHateBlueLights · 02/01/2020 07:17

There is no pleasure or future in this relationship.

Pack and leave ASAP.

Snuffkindle · 02/01/2020 07:17

If you stay, I bet he'll have you leave that job to suit him. Hope you feel better today and get some clarity. Good luck

ChristmassySpice · 02/01/2020 07:24

OP, honestly I would pack my bags and be gone before daylight. No explanation. No looking back!

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