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AIBU to want to run away?

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kravestix · 24/05/2021 20:55

Sometimes, I just fucking hate my life and want to run away.

I have a narcissistic parent who makes me life a misery sometimes. I recently put my foot down and said enough is enough but the fall out of this is causing me so much stress and aggravation.

I have one DC who is nearly three and I'm struggling at the moment. I'm sick of being climbed over and hurt. I'm sick of being ignored and not listened too.

Also have a DH who is wonderful but sometimes I feel so frustrated because he always seems to get the final say on important decisions and yet claims, he never gets a say and I always get what I want.

I mean, sure, it's me who gets the deciding vote on trivial things like home decor, flooring, curtains, day to day stuff, iyswim but he's the one that gets the say on the big things.

I've wanted to move away since before we even met. He doesn't want too. Even now almost seven years later he won't entertain the idea. We live in the area we both come from. He has family here and I get that. I can't force him. But I hate it here. It's an expensive part of the country and we struggle to make ends meet. I think we'd have a better quality of life selling up and buying somewhere cheaper in another part of the country. But no. Not up for discussion.

I want a dog. Nope. Not allowed. I want a wnd DC. Nope. To be fair to DH, he's probably right about having a second DC. It's not a good idea. But I can't help wanting it regardless.

Sometimes, I just want to run away from it all. My house is a shit hole. My diet is poor. I can't keep my life together. It's chaotic and overwhelming.

OP posts:
kravestix · 25/05/2021 16:43

@DrSbaitso

Why was he attracted to you, OP? I can see why an older man with a solid history was appealing to you. Why were you appealing to him?
I have no idea
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DrSbaitso · 25/05/2021 17:24

You married him and had his child and you have no idea what drew him to you? None at all?

Lennon80 · 25/05/2021 17:32

My husband is like that no cat but we all want one, argued about having more kids, anything he goes along with I want are seen as huge concessions. Take the kid and run away and feel like you have agency in your own life.

RattlesnakesUnfold · 25/05/2021 17:42

Moving area, having another child and getting a dog are massive life changes you both have to want and agree on. You can’t railroad him into them. If he’s made up his mind I don’t see why he should keep discussing them.

He has 5 kids, you have 1, but you knew he had 4 when you married him (I’m assuming he also pays maintenance for them) so I can understand he doesn’t want any more.

PinkSatinMoon · 25/05/2021 17:43

@DrSbaitso

You married him and had his child and you have no idea what drew him to you? None at all?

very valid point 🤔

ThreeLocusts · 25/05/2021 18:00

Weird - I had the exact same disagreement about Alex vs Alexander with my dh, gave in too. But it's only the second name. I hear you about the 'what do you mean, you always get your way', too.

I agree with pps that this is a compatibility issue, and I completely see your point about feeling shortchanged re. 1 kid vs. 5. I think all of this will rankle, and you need talk to him about it. Otherwise you may wait around secretly hoping he will change his mind until it all blows up into a big emotional mess. I found the desire for another child pretty irrepressible. Sure he is within his rights to have these preferences, but you are entitled to yours too.Tricky....

kravestix · 25/05/2021 18:04

@DrSbaitso

You married him and had his child and you have no idea what drew him to you? None at all?
Sorry, we aren't actually married yet. And no, I'm not sure what drew him to me.
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RattlesnakesUnfold · 25/05/2021 18:12

I grew up with a narcissistic parent. I have mental health problems. And now seemingly struggle day to day

In the kindest possible way, are the meds and the CBT working? Maybe you need different meds and a change of therapy? If you feel like your life’s a chaotic mess you want to run away from (and you’re not alone feeling this, I’ve been there) I don’t think a baby or a dog will solve that. Not will moving away as difficulties tend to follow you. If your DH is firmly rooted in the place he grew up and his other 4 kids are there, I doubt he’ll want to move at least until they’re at uni or move away themselves (if they move away).

DailyMaui · 25/05/2021 21:18

"Everywhere I suggested going, DH said no. He didn't want to go further than Europe. I did. He didn't want anywhere too hot. We ended up in the South of France. That's as far and as hot as he wanted."

He has very narrow horizons and you sound like you don't. To be honest this would have been a massive indicator to me that this man wasn't compatible. I really feel for you. You want to spread your wings and he really doesn't.

Also - he's really not your rock. His flippant reply to you earlier shows him as an arsehole. Was he still with his wife when you got together, you barely an adult and him with his 4 kids?

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