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Horrible Fathers Day with DH

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WineGumm · 16/06/2024 21:01

Horrible Fathers Day morning with DH - honestly dreadful.

Last night DH and I had a fight, he had watched 4 hours of WWE on TV and I had left him alone to enjoy it. When it had finished I made a hot chocolate and went to sit on the couch. DH was taking up the whole settee with his legs on top of the couch, I asked him nicely to move his legs and he huffed that I was controlling how he sat. I just didn’t want his feet in my face. Things spiralled after he refused to move his legs and he called me “rotten”on the inside” a “vile woman” and a horrible person and I was ruining his night etc. All for asking him to move his legs! He said these things in front of DS (12)

I walked off and went to bed, I had to remove myself from the situation.

This morning I tried to act as normal possible. I wished him Happy Fathers Day. DS made him a cup of coffee (he barely looked at DS and told him he had just had one)

Got the cards and DS made a few jokey gift vouchers. DS2 had made a little present in school, his main hadn’t arrived in time, he also had a history magazine and a gift voucher.

DS went to give him the cards and he would barely look at him, saying shall we just not bother. He had a face like a slapped arse, it was dreadful. I told him to put aside whatever it was was going on and make an effort for the kids.

He started another fight and I’m ashamed to say that DS went to his room upset.

I had to convince DS to come back down and try again saying that Daddy was having a bad day.

We tried again but it was dreadful, so forced. I apologised that his main gift had not arrived, I admit that I said “please don’t shout at me” I apologised for saying that as it was probably passive aggressive and I said please don’t be upset.

DH looked at the little pile saying that there was barely anything there.

DS stormed upstairs again. I had to go to work.

I text DH to see if he would at least take the kids out to the park as the weather was lovely but he refused. I even sent him free McDonald’s vouchers so he could take him to a drive through but he refused to attempt to salvage the day.

DS stayed in his room all day, DS2 amused himself and DH played video games all day.

Its 9pm and the cards are still unopened 😔

If it wasn’t Fathers Day I swear I would have asked for a divorce today.

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WineGumm · 16/06/2024 21:12

He is like this around his birthdays or Fathers Day - seems determined to act like a dick then make out that I have ruined his special day.

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user1984778379202 · 16/06/2024 21:12

What a cruel bastard to leave his Father Day's cards untouched all day. There's no way I could stay with a man who was so spiteful to my DC. The fact he's happy to let your poor boys walk on eggshells tells us everything about the kind of knob he is. He's being abusive AND controlling.

But you're right not to pull the plug today. It's all too intertwined with your DS and you cannot let them think you splitting up is their fault because it's Father's Day. Get your ducks in a row and then do it.

Cherrysoup · 16/06/2024 21:13

And I guarantee he does absolutely fuck all for mothers’ day? He sounds horrible, 5 year old style tantrum, actually I’d be thoroughly appalled if my 5 year old behaved like that.

Borgonzola · 16/06/2024 21:13

He sounds like an utter prick

Fridgetapas · 16/06/2024 21:13

Sorry also did he expect a ‘pile’ of gifts for Father’s Day?? It’s not his birthday! Surely most dads get a card and a little present or two? What’s the sulk about? Did you get a load of presents for Mother’s Day?

Mine got a homemade card, chocolate and bag of sweets and a decorated mug DS had made at nursery. He was perfectly happy!

BookArt · 16/06/2024 21:13

Any person who falls out with their partner and takes that out on the kids is disgusting. Then to top it off the effort the kids went to!

There is no coming back from that for me. Thst was when I decided I had to end it with my ex, he was ignoring the children because he had fallen out with me.

Get out. You and the kids deserve better.

WineGumm · 16/06/2024 21:13

He normally has a strop because I see my Dad (for an hour and a half) on Fathers Day.

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Badassnameforadojo · 16/06/2024 21:14

Are you going to actually leave him and get your kids out of this? They’re better off spending a couple weekends a month suffering him, and then having a stable home with you the rest of the time than living with the two of you still together.

They don’t have anyone else to protect them. This is your job. So do it. Leave the guy.

Gcsunnyside23 · 16/06/2024 21:14

I would finish it. He sounds like a horrible person

Mayorq · 16/06/2024 21:14

I'll be honest, he sounds like a fucking cunt.

ThunderQween · 16/06/2024 21:15

Oh god he's a knob

Stay safe

LivingDeadGirlUK · 16/06/2024 21:15

Your poor kids :( I think you do need to seriously consider the divorce, imagine home much better all your lives will be if they only have to see him every other weekend.

BirthdayRainbow · 16/06/2024 21:15

Your poor kids. You've told them today that placating their fuckwit father is more important than validating their feelings of upset.

Divorce the fucker.

HcbSS · 16/06/2024 21:15

OP please make sure this is the last Father’s Day your poor children have ti endure with this horrible man.
They deserve a million times better

user1984778379202 · 16/06/2024 21:16

This isn't the first thread you've posted about what a knob he is either.

Twistyripple · 16/06/2024 21:16

Your poor kids witnessing that behaviour, I'd be massively concerned about them modelling their future interactions and reactions on him.

Mojodojocasahous · 16/06/2024 21:16

Fuck him off op - what are you teaching your sons here!

WineGumm · 16/06/2024 21:16

BookArt · 16/06/2024 21:13

Any person who falls out with their partner and takes that out on the kids is disgusting. Then to top it off the effort the kids went to!

There is no coming back from that for me. Thst was when I decided I had to end it with my ex, he was ignoring the children because he had fallen out with me.

Get out. You and the kids deserve better.

Yeah he does that. I begged him this morning to put whatever was going on with him and I to one side for the sake of the children. Then accused of saying he was a shit Dad and I’m so perfect etc.

I was also begging him from work to do something with the kids, a picnic, park, McDonald’s etc but he refused.

i shouldn’t be shocked as he does not take them anywhere on his own. I have to be there.

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Temporaryname158 · 16/06/2024 21:17

How he has treated your children today should be your catalyst to divorce him. How can you be with someone who treats your children like this?

WineGumm · 16/06/2024 21:17

user1984778379202 · 16/06/2024 21:16

This isn't the first thread you've posted about what a knob he is either.

It’s not. I need to leave but I don’t know how 😔

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Roseyjane · 16/06/2024 21:17

Wow, that’s really horrible what a horrible horrible man. That’s actually abusive. Why are you still there?

Heronwatcher · 16/06/2024 21:18

Why an earth are you putting up with this? You’re going to end up with some seriously fucked up kids, is it really worth it?

It’s one thing having a row with your partner (though he does sound downright nasty), but another thing taking it out on your kids. He sounds abusive to all of you. I think you need to get your kids out of this asap.

Honestly it sounds as though he’s trying to treat you so badly that you leave him. He certainly doesn’t like you any more. Can you ask him to go and stay at his parents/ a premier inn for a few days?

Heronwatcher · 16/06/2024 21:18

WineGumm · 16/06/2024 21:17

It’s not. I need to leave but I don’t know how 😔

Have you spoken to anyone in real
life?

DemelzaandRoss · 16/06/2024 21:19

What a horrible, horrible person you live with.
Take legal advice asap.
Get Rid Of.

WineGumm · 16/06/2024 21:19

Temporaryname158 · 16/06/2024 21:17

How he has treated your children today should be your catalyst to divorce him. How can you be with someone who treats your children like this?

He will play the victim and make out no one made the effort for him on Father’s Day but the truth is he treated his children horribly today.

It was so sad to see DS refuse to come out of his room as he knew his Dad did not want to bother.

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