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AIBU to think I might have just experienced the end of my marriage?

107 replies

Greyblankie · 27/05/2026 23:29

Been toying with this idea for a while now and tonight I think I’ve experienced the straw that broke the camels back.

Booked tickets to see my favourite band of all time a few months ago, it will be their last tour as the lead singer/dong writer doesn’t have much longer to live. I’ve been looking forward to it for months.

Gig was tonight.

As usual, DH drank too much. He was being loud and obnoxious, at one point said loudly that the singers cancer diagnoses is “fake news” - people were looking - We were stood at the front and he constantly “needed” to go back to the bar barging his way through the crowd then trying to force his way back to the front. We all hate people that do this right? I tried telling him he was pissing people off.

The set got cut short as the singer was struggling too much, it was bloody sad to see. Upsetting actually. He was nearly crying. After the band walked off stage DH started hassling the roadie for a set list. Totally innapropriate.

We got back to the car (I was driving obviously) and I said “you’re a bit embarrassing when you’ve had a drink”. I said it nicely but of course I meant it - I explained why. He started droning on about how the crowd was dead (something else he kept shouting whilst IN said crowd) and he was the only one supporting the band 🙄 I laughed it off and tried to change the subject but no … he kept droning on and on about god forbid anyone try and have a good time etc etc … everyone was having a good time but no fucker else was acting like him.

Then came the silent treatment, refusing to talk etc etc so I lost it and told him that this is why I think he’s a cunt when he’s drinking.

he’s totally ruined the night just as he’s ruined many other nights in the same way.

I think this actually could be the end. I’m unhappy and I have been for a while.

OP posts:
Hotpants123 · 27/05/2026 23:31

I think so, just leave. Life is too short for this crap

Bingbangboo · 27/05/2026 23:33

What are your circumstances like? Is separating a realistic option?

I think if you don't behave well in drink then you shouldn't drink at all. How would he respond to an ultimatum?

Greyblankie · 27/05/2026 23:36

Bingbangboo · 27/05/2026 23:33

What are your circumstances like? Is separating a realistic option?

I think if you don't behave well in drink then you shouldn't drink at all. How would he respond to an ultimatum?

He won’t stop drinking, he can’t even socialise with his own (adult) kids without a drink and then tries to force drink onto them too. He made his youngest sick once pressuring him to drink when he’d clearly had enough.

OP posts:
Greyblankie · 27/05/2026 23:38

Greyblankie · 27/05/2026 23:36

He won’t stop drinking, he can’t even socialise with his own (adult) kids without a drink and then tries to force drink onto them too. He made his youngest sick once pressuring him to drink when he’d clearly had enough.

Splitting isn’t realistic at the minute but I can start to make it an option. In the meantime I think total disengagement might be an idea.

OP posts:
Papoy · 27/05/2026 23:38

Clearly it was a sad event for the band and their fans and if he doesn't have the emotional intelligence to "read the room" and behave respectfully at this memorable event (in your and others life), probably he is a bit of a selfish person to say the least ....

I am sorry your night is ruined like that

Maray1967 · 27/05/2026 23:40

Greyblankie · 27/05/2026 23:36

He won’t stop drinking, he can’t even socialise with his own (adult) kids without a drink and then tries to force drink onto them too. He made his youngest sick once pressuring him to drink when he’d clearly had enough.

OP, this alone would have made me leave him.

This is absolutely disgusting behaviour.

TinyRebel · 27/05/2026 23:41

I’m sorry OP, he sounds thoroughly obnoxious. How embarrassing for you.

My own DH has very occasionally got to the belligerent stage when drunk and I can’t bear it. I properly read the riot act when he’s sobered up (he likes to pick arguments and go on and on when I’m trying to get to sleep) and he’s not done it for ages. He’s usually delightfully lovely and affectionate when he’s had a few though.

My MIL is just the same (she’s on her own and drinks pretty much every afternoon) and there’s always that little edge of arsey. I’ve started to refuse to go round there when I know she’s had/will have a few and I think he’s got the message.

If DH ever behaved as badly as that when drinking though, I’d definitely be done and he knows it.

ETA - just seen your update re his kids. Massive red flag there, he sounds horrible.

Greyblankie · 27/05/2026 23:44

Papoy · 27/05/2026 23:38

Clearly it was a sad event for the band and their fans and if he doesn't have the emotional intelligence to "read the room" and behave respectfully at this memorable event (in your and others life), probably he is a bit of a selfish person to say the least ....

I am sorry your night is ruined like that

i think a part of me is just desperately sad for the singer. This band has been such a massive part of my life and he was out of it from start to finish. When he said he had to leave I think he - and we - all knew that was the end of everything. And then dickhead decided to start an argument immediately afterwards.

OP posts:
Evaka · 27/05/2026 23:51

Vom, tell him you want a divorce. He's a horrible drunk.

Greyblankie · 27/05/2026 23:53

He ruined a guns n roses concert in the same way a few years ago, how he got out of that stadium without being punched by someone I’ll never know.

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YoBetty · 27/05/2026 23:57

Don't waste any more of your precious life with this despicable alcoholic shithead. He won't change, so you need to take matters into your own hands.

Happyjoe · 28/05/2026 00:06

Am sorry, he sounds hard work and flipping awful. Yes, please start the plans to get out and live without this drama... and enjoy your life. Sorry though, hard times.

ImDoingItImDoingDoubleDenim · 28/05/2026 00:07

He doesn’t sound nice, particularly the bit about forcing his son to drink till he was sick.

You said his son; is he your son too? Just wondering if you have children together / how tied you are to him.

And sounds like he ruined an emotional evening tonight and made it all about him. That is horrible behaviour.

Who are the band, please, if you wouldn’t mind saying?

Greyblankie · 28/05/2026 00:10

ImDoingItImDoingDoubleDenim · 28/05/2026 00:07

He doesn’t sound nice, particularly the bit about forcing his son to drink till he was sick.

You said his son; is he your son too? Just wondering if you have children together / how tied you are to him.

And sounds like he ruined an emotional evening tonight and made it all about him. That is horrible behaviour.

Who are the band, please, if you wouldn’t mind saying?

No kids together thank god

the band is the wildhearts

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Solaitt · 28/05/2026 00:14

I would leave him, as soon as you possibly can. Go to a solicitor for some advice.

I’m sorry he ruined the experience for you. He sounds awful. I’m an avid concert goer and there’s always a couple of dickheads who push and shove through the crowd and are abusive -it’s such embarrassing behaviour and I would not want to associate with people like that, never mind be married to them.

itwasyourshowallalong · 28/05/2026 00:15

He has shown you who he is

Believe him. And get your life back

PrincessFiorimonde · 28/05/2026 00:15

Sorry to say, OP, that he sounds awful.

Best of luck to you Flowers

Besafeeatcake · 28/05/2026 00:18

OP I totally get it. One of the most popular Canadian bands of all time has their last concert in their hometown which was broadcast across Canada. One in three Canadians watched it. The prime minister (Justin Trudeau) was there, went on stage and hugged and cried with the lead singer who had terminal brian cancer. It was joyous, nostalgic, heartbreaking and beautiful. He struggled to get through the set and died shortly after.

I’m sorry you couldn’t have that moment.

Please don’t let someone take important moments from you in future because of their self centered behaviour.

You deserve more - time to move on.

DollyBee · 28/05/2026 00:28

You don’t need me to tell you, he’s an alcoholic, he’ll always put his drinking before you or anyone.
He tries to force people to drink with him, as much as him, to try to pretend that he’s a normal drinker.
He will always be an obnoxious idiot when he’s drunk and it will get worse and more often.
Get away from him as soon as you possibly can, before he ruins your life.

MsAmerica · 28/05/2026 00:38

Hard to say. What you might have experienced might have been the big incentive for alcoholism therapy. Or marital counseling.

Icanflyhigh · 28/05/2026 00:48

Greyblankie · 28/05/2026 00:10

No kids together thank god

the band is the wildhearts

I LOVE the wild hearts.
Obviously Red Light Green Light was a huge hit, but they did sound wonderful stuff x

Icanflyhigh · 28/05/2026 00:49

Clearly, your H is a dick.
Sorry OP, this would have been the end of the road for me too x

AreWeHeadingForAnotherLockdown · 28/05/2026 00:55

Oh no, was it Ginger.
I thought he was doing well :(

catgirl1976 · 28/05/2026 01:26

Was this the Hull gig? DP was there. It’s so sad about Ginger.

Im sorry but your husband sounds awful. Hope you are ok

TouchtheEarth · 28/05/2026 01:47

Is he fabulous, considerate and intelligent when not drunk?
Would an ultimatum be in order? If he refuses then OP can still leave.