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to be really really REALLY f@&%ng pissed off!!

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lilysmummy2007 · 04/04/2010 01:35

Today is DHs brothers birthday, and hes having a party at a pub. He called and invited us to come, but it was such short notice we decided to stay in as we didnt have a sitter. DH told me that its more a lads night so he might just go for an hour or 2. I said fine.
After grooming himself for hours, even getting a hair cut, after Ive been begging him to get one for months, and I mean months, he was looking like a flipping mushroom!
His brother mentioned DHs ex girlfriend is going to be there as she is his brothers step sister, she didnt get the lads night memo apparently! So I decided I do want to go, I havent been out since I got back from an extended trip last november and wouldnt mind going for a few drinks and a laugh and also to spy as she has been very touchy feely with him even in my presence, and obviously still has feelings for him. He was visibly upset that I decided to go and called his mum in a huff to look after lily, making excuses and saying she already has his niece looking after. Its 12 pm, Lily would just be asleep!!!
After screwing his face up while I got dressed , him zipping a piece of my flesh into my dress zipper, thats right, my underarm is bleeding at this point, I quietly already decided not to go. I was just waiting to see how far he would go to put me off. He then announced its to late and we best stay home. So I undressed and he took his coat and shoes off. He then started gabbing about hes not really a party person anymore, and he would much prefer stay home with DD and I.
2 mins later his phone rings, his sister who apparently didnt get the lads night memo either, calling to say everyone {who is everyone? its only supposed to be a few friends and family that we see on a regular basis} is asking for him and if he was still coming. He was re dressed in 1 min and out the door without even asking if I wanted to go, now im just sat here fuming about why he didnt want me to go. Am I just being paranoid? really want to punch his lights out right now!

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lilysmummy2007 · 06/04/2010 07:11

really tortoise? i know im sounding really niave, but ive never been in a situation like this, i met him when i was just 20, my first really serious relationship, he was 29 and never been in a proper relationship. We moved in shortly after. He was not working back then, was living with his 2 brother who drank and smoked all day and didnt do much else. i have always been very industrious and basically carried the weight of everything when we moved in together. He got a job a few months later and we were realy happy. I was almost 20 weeks gone when i found out i was pregnant as i have a hormone imbalance which makes me have a period just a few time a year. I left my job to say home with lily and everyhting was i bit tense for a while withoiut my income but we managed. I have gained quite a bit if weight as I have back problems as well as a very painful EMCS scar. so i dont look as i did when I was 20. Maybe hes not attracted to me any more? He has been blessed with great genes and looks really good for his age. Maybe he thinks he can do better. i will talk to himhe will be home any minute and i have to go get ready for my first day. thanks for all the encouragement and wish me luck in my new job.

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Mouseface · 06/04/2010 14:43

Lilysmummy2007 I hope your first day went well! Did you get to speak to him when he got in this morning? What happened?

Oh how awful for your DP, abusive home/parent is a huge warning flag as others have said! No excuse to behave like that towards you though. That has to stop, no ifs, buts or maybes or you have to leave.

I think talking to your boss about renting somewhere is a good idea. I had nowhere to go and no belongings as I'd given it all to my sister when I moved in with said bastard. Oh, and of course he was all smiles and charm when we met.......

Anyway, the hostel was in the area I lived. It was for battered women and their children. Like a shelter and high security. It was a last resort and it was safe. I actually got the number out of Yellow Pages!

Do you really think he's going/gone off you? We all change in one way or another when we get older/married etc.... is he that shallow that you adding a few pounds mean he's not attracted to you anymore? Harsh.

Talk to him and if he's shitty/aggresive with you, you know there's nothing worth staying for!!!!

Mouseface · 06/04/2010 22:28

Lilysmummy2007 - I hope your absence on here tonight is only an indication of you being pooped after a fab day at work today and nothing else. I'm worried about you.

PLEASE UPDATE xx

tadjennyp · 07/04/2010 01:09

Me too, Lily

lilysmummy2007 · 07/04/2010 17:35

hey mouse and jenny, yes it was. I was so tired i just went straight to bed after dinner. I did talk to him, he had calmed down, he did apologise for being a bastard and admitted that he just wanted to go by himself as he knows that when im there with his relatives, that he has to spend the whole night keeping me company rather than enjoying himself. still dont know what i think about that. we arent really speaking unless we need to, but i really need to think about what i want to do.

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porcamiseria · 07/04/2010 17:46

you know what, this might pass over, people do have rows at the end of the day, and do and say evil nasty things. Having said that, definately let him know his behaviour was SHIT and I am sure you can communicate that! Hope job was OK....

tadjennyp · 07/04/2010 18:37

Agree with porcamiseria that this might pass over. However, I do think that you need to bring up what he said about punching you, that if he ever did that it would be a deal breaker. Not just for your safety but that surely neither of you would want your daughter to think this kind of behaviour would be acceptable to her? Perhaps if you ask him how he would feel if her dh did that to her, it may put it into perspective for him? Perhaps there are some other experts out there who could counsel you better. Hope the job was great!

Dirtgirl · 07/04/2010 20:41

Lilysmummy - I've just read this epic thread, so sorry if I've come in very late on. I am very impressed on how you've handled this - especially with all the unbelievable criticism you got - I'd have run crying from my computer screen long ago. (Must remember to make sure ds has a perfect routine at all times, including marital breakdown, fire, flood, disease...)

Anyway, enough harping back to that sorry episode. I hope the job goes well and that it gives you a bit of strength and independence. It might help you gain a bit of perspective on your situation. It may all blow over with your DH, but whatever way you decide to go let's hope things only get better for you.

Glad you got a bit of an explanation from him, it does sound a little half arsed. You need a proper chat when you can stand to talk to him.

CheekyVimtoGal · 08/04/2010 00:18

I would have got someone to look after DC and got dressed and got a taxi there to see if he was going to see his ex then id have punched both their lights out [sticks tongue out emoticon]

tortoiseonthehalfshell · 08/04/2010 03:06

People might well have rows, but in my world they don't have rows that involve threatening to punch each other in the face. Fucks sake.

porcamiseria · 08/04/2010 09:10

tortoise

people DO say nasty things when they row, anger makes many of us come out with nasty things.

I just would not assume that nasty violent comment automatically = he is a wife beater

she has been with him 7 years

Mouseface · 08/04/2010 13:43

Lilysmummy2007 Just glad you're ok! I totally get what others have said re the whole in the heat of the moment thing but seriously?

He was a shit to you for a number of reasons and it seems as though he's had time to think up an excuse for it.

Let's not forget your OP. Only YOU can decide what is best for you and your DD.

If that means telling him you're leaving then be brave enough to follow through with it.

If you stay then you need to be very careful in laying down some ground rules.

DO NOT EXCEPT ANY FORM OF ABUSE! CheekyVimtoGal whilst I don't condone violence in any form - LOL at your post!

SoupDragon · 08/04/2010 13:51

Why were you worried abut "dependant on this asshole to provide for me till I return to work," when you started work 2 days later?

dinkystinky · 08/04/2010 14:18

Lily - he's an arse and you and your DD deserve better. He needs to work on maintaining the family unit he has with you and DD and to look after you guys - if he cant do that, and has anger issues, then what kind of example is he setting to your DD for her future life?

Great you have a job - hopefully it will give you financial independence so you can decide if you really do see a future with this man and his dreadful family baggage.

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