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Husband's night out

72 replies

mlrp1234 · 21/03/2024 10:19

Hiya, I wondered if I could ask for some advice? My DH went out last night with a friend who has lost their father, which is fine. However, he was so drunk when he got home at 1.20 that he fell onto the sofa and fell asleep, at 2.00 he was vomiting in the bathroom, I went to see if he needed help and he responded by telling me that he didn't need or want me in his life. I went back to bed because our 13 month old LB had woken up, I cleaned up after DH this morning. When DH woke up, he was angry and still seemed drunk, I asked him not to drive to work, and said that he should maybe ring in sick and stay in bed, I received a torrent of venom and nastiness about trying to control him (I saw it as my protecting my husband from arrest or incident).
He continued his tyrade of shouting and telling me how much I had ruined his life and left to walk to work.
Last night's behaviour has affected both mine and LO's sleep which in turn has altered our plans.
I am now in a predicament of not knowing what to do.

OP posts:
KreedKafer · 21/03/2024 13:50

mlrp1234 · 21/03/2024 11:47

He wasn’t as ensconced in his gaming and drinking until LO arrived.
It's just dawned on me as I read messages from people that he might have paternal post natal depression.

Nope, he just hates having a family and blames you for it. Get rid of him. He's a waste of space.

mlrp1234 · 21/03/2024 13:58

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to comment 🙏
Our bags are packed 👍

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Verv · 21/03/2024 14:03

Good luck OP, I hope you get away from this massive twat ASAP.

Ihearyousingingdownthewire · 21/03/2024 14:04

It's just dawned on me as I read messages from people that he might have paternal post natal depression.

No, I just think he’s a selfish, inadequate, alcoholic cunt.

Duckingella · 21/03/2024 14:10

mlrp1234 · 21/03/2024 13:58

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to comment 🙏
Our bags are packed 👍

Wishing you the best;you deserve more to life than a lazy alcoholic gaming addict man child.

anothermnuser123 · 21/03/2024 14:11

KAT0779 · 21/03/2024 11:58

I'm prepared to get flamed for this but "paternal post natal depression" sorry no I refuse to believe this is a thing. Everything that a woman goes through during pregnancy and childbirth, and most of the time ends up being the default parent and doing everything, while the man's life hardly changes, and then when they do maybe have to do something for the child or possibly get their sleep disturbed occasionally they can't cope?! I'm partly talking from experience here and I know others in the same boat, definitely not saying all men are like this.

I agree with the first part of your post, PND occurs because of all the hormones and body changes as well as a complete life change.

However the men dont really have any change, what you mean is useless lazy men dont have any change! Actual parents do, the problem is so many people choose the waste of space morons to have babies with and then wonder why they are having to do 90% of the work.

OP glad to see your bags packed as you will never get help when you married a lazy man child who is more interested in gaming and alcohol than his wife and child, you deserve better.

Nonewclothes2024 · 21/03/2024 14:15

mlrp1234 · 21/03/2024 11:47

He wasn’t as ensconced in his gaming and drinking until LO arrived.
It's just dawned on me as I read messages from people that he might have paternal post natal depression.

No , he's just an arsehole.

Noyesnoyes · 21/03/2024 14:15

I'm a believer that the truth outs in drink..... sorry OP!

Luddite26 · 21/03/2024 14:31

Duckingella · 21/03/2024 14:10

Wishing you the best;you deserve more to life than a lazy alcoholic gaming addict man child.

Second this.

Newestname002 · 21/03/2024 14:32

mlrp1234 · 21/03/2024 13:58

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to comment 🙏
Our bags are packed 👍

Good - and please be open and honest with your family about the situation you're currently in - don't suffer in silence, as you will need the real life support from family and friends, especially if/when you have a wobble. Lean a little on those who love you. 🌹

CactusMactus · 21/03/2024 14:37

Please don't move out. Make him leave... surely his mate has a sofa and some beers he can enjoy!

CrotchetyQuaver · 21/03/2024 14:39

LifeExperience · 21/03/2024 12:19

Paternal post-natal depression my arse. Stop making excuses for his abusive behavior. He's another man-child who can't handle adult responsibilities.

100% agree. He just doesn't to grow up and resents the child so hides in drinking and gaming instead of stepping up. Awful awful behaviour. I'd be seriously considering the future of the marriage with abuse like that

Chocolateorange11 · 21/03/2024 14:46

mlrp1234 · 21/03/2024 13:58

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to comment 🙏
Our bags are packed 👍

I do love a happy ending. Good luck OP, you deserve so much more

Telomeres · 21/03/2024 15:55

mlrp1234 · 21/03/2024 13:58

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to comment 🙏
Our bags are packed 👍

Well done ❤️

Don't look back.

KAT0779 · 21/03/2024 16:11

anothermnuser123 · 21/03/2024 14:11

I agree with the first part of your post, PND occurs because of all the hormones and body changes as well as a complete life change.

However the men dont really have any change, what you mean is useless lazy men dont have any change! Actual parents do, the problem is so many people choose the waste of space morons to have babies with and then wonder why they are having to do 90% of the work.

OP glad to see your bags packed as you will never get help when you married a lazy man child who is more interested in gaming and alcohol than his wife and child, you deserve better.

Hi yes that is what I mean, the lazy selfish men, that's why I said "most of the time the woman becomes the default parent" which often leads to this, and I also said "definitely not all men" are like this. Unfortunately a lot of these so called men don't show their true colours until the baby actually arrives.

Luddite26 · 22/03/2024 15:38

How are you doing OP?

mlrp1234 · 23/03/2024 10:06

We're doing OK, it's all a bit strange, new beginnings ✨️

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Luddite26 · 23/03/2024 15:46

I hope you can keep strong. If you don't do it now you will only be kicking the can down the road.. not easy to realise that what you thought was your life has completely changed but you and your little one are worth more. Good luck

ShalommJackie · 23/03/2024 17:32

mlrp1234 · 23/03/2024 10:06

We're doing OK, it's all a bit strange, new beginnings ✨️

You can do it

Louu247 · 24/03/2024 11:24

How you doing OP? X

mlrp1234 · 24/03/2024 20:46

We are home and DH has gone to his parent's house, we have a session booked for mediation and DH has been offered help for addiction through a men's mental health charity.
Thank you for checking in ✨️

OP posts:
Louu247 · 24/03/2024 20:54

mlrp1234 · 24/03/2024 20:46

We are home and DH has gone to his parent's house, we have a session booked for mediation and DH has been offered help for addiction through a men's mental health charity.
Thank you for checking in ✨️

No problem glad you are getting sorted xxx

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