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I think I should leave him. He wanted to drive into traffic

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Cocktailsandcats · 25/05/2024 23:10

I don't want to sound overdramatic but it was a very emotional week and I would like an impartial though

Sister had a last minute micro wedding yesterday. P (of nine years) said he couldnt go due to short notice. I will be honest that I sulked a bit. Not very mature and I regret it but I was disappointed. He turned off his phone even though I was sharing my location with him while driving home. He apologised later but he never turns off his phone.

When I got home I went to check for him as I was worried his phone was off and it was late. I found him in bed watching tv and the long drive/tension/disappointment hit a bit and I explained. He launched into a massive tirade about how much pressure I put on him in life about the wedding and more. He told me he thought about driving his car into traffic yesterday as he couldn't think clearly due to what I expect from him.

We settled everything but I have been awake since 4:50 worrying about him and feeling like a terrible partner. My stomach is upside down and I wonder should I just walk away and give him a break because I can't live knowing I make someone feel like that

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SwingTheMonkey · 04/06/2024 08:20

Ifyoucouldreadmymindlove · 27/05/2024 18:53

He’s controlling you with threats of suicide. The fear you feel will condition you into having no expectations of him, ergo he’s free to do as he pleases. The suicide threat is a crock of shit. He has no such intentions.

EDIT - just saw your update. You’re well off out of it. Lucky escape! Good luck for the future, I hope you meet someone worthy of your love.

I agree with this and the other poster who spoke about him being a workaholic.

He wants to be able to do whatever he wants without feeling guilty. You make him feel guilty because you have completely reasonable expectations of a life outside work and are understandably disappointed when this doesn’t materialise.

He wanted to shut you up so he didn’t feel guilty and could continue to live as he wants to. You’ll be afraid to say anything in the future or express any disappointment about his work/life balance.

He’s won!

And op, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with sharing your location to let your partner know where you are if you’re feeling vulnerable. My dh would check in if I were on a long journey home at night. Turning his phone off was another way of putting you in your place.

somethingwickedlivesnextdoor · 04/06/2024 09:03

He wants to be able to do whatever he wants without feeling guilty. You make him feel guilty because you have completely reasonable expectations of a life outside work and are understandably disappointed when this doesn’t materialise.

He wanted to shut you up so he didn’t feel guilty and could continue to live as he wants to. You’ll be afraid to say anything in the future or express any disappointment about his work/life balance.

I agree with @SwingTheMonkey .

I'm sorry you're upset. From your posts here, you come across as a nice person who is self-aware and willing to examine your behaviour to make sure you're not upsetting your partner.

He, on the other hand, tried to shut you down, couldn't explain why he said what he did, and prioritises work.

It sounds like you have different priorities. I hope you can move on from this and build a happier life. 💐

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