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EA1 · 19/05/2024 11:49

Just wondering if I’m being unreasonable here or if my partner is the problem. We have 2 children together 18 months and 3 months old. I have a 5 year old from a previous relationship.
Today whilst I was downstairs the 5 yo, snatched from the toddler. I heard my partner saying things like “put that down, never ever touch that again, I’ll just start snatching from you and see how you like it” I came upstairs and he was still going on, I told 5yo to apologise to her little sister and play nicely, he then started getting angry shouting at me telling me to shut up and not get involved and that apologies mean nothing etc etc
he went for a bath then when he came out he still was on the warpath, telling 5yo not to cry like a little baby and saying that I’ll be treated like a child too if I want to act like one and I need to let him discipline the way he wants because toddler will not be treated like that off of anybody. fast forward half an hour and he’s still being moody, told 5yo he’s not interested in what she’s saying to him.
this is just the tip of the iceberg to be honest but surely to get this angry over a child snatching then keep going on about it is extremely over the top?!

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caringcarer · 20/05/2024 15:30

You can get the locks changed. Take all kids to your Dad for safety. Then go back to the house, and call the police and tell them he is refusing to leave your property. You can show them tenancy with just your name on it. They will ask him to leave. Once he's gone you can collect your kids from your Dad's house. Well done OP for standing up for your child and not let him bully them or you. It takes a lot of courage to stand up to a bully. A great example to show your kids.

Superscientist · 20/05/2024 15:48

Don't give him a week to leave. You will live in fear every hour. Don't let him back into the house at all.
I really wouldn't have your 5yo in your house whilst he is there is there is the remotest risk of violence or anger. Being away from you for a night will be better than seeing and hearing things that can't be unseen or heard.
Do you think a non-molestation order might be necessary? If he has a history of violence I would be looking at getting protection before he is provoked.

EA1 · 20/05/2024 16:08

Superscientist · 20/05/2024 15:48

Don't give him a week to leave. You will live in fear every hour. Don't let him back into the house at all.
I really wouldn't have your 5yo in your house whilst he is there is there is the remotest risk of violence or anger. Being away from you for a night will be better than seeing and hearing things that can't be unseen or heard.
Do you think a non-molestation order might be necessary? If he has a history of violence I would be looking at getting protection before he is provoked.

I know it sounds easy to say that but it’s really not, there’s no way I can stop him from coming home if I want my daughter back. I’m fairly certain he won’t try to physically hurt me or my child today. I don’t think he would want to cause me harm on purpose. He knows how it would look and that he wouldn’t get away with it. I’m going to put 5yo in my room with a film tonight whilst I speak to him anyway. If he starts showing signs of aggression I will phone police

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Superscientist · 20/05/2024 16:22

EA1 · 20/05/2024 16:08

I know it sounds easy to say that but it’s really not, there’s no way I can stop him from coming home if I want my daughter back. I’m fairly certain he won’t try to physically hurt me or my child today. I don’t think he would want to cause me harm on purpose. He knows how it would look and that he wouldn’t get away with it. I’m going to put 5yo in my room with a film tonight whilst I speak to him anyway. If he starts showing signs of aggression I will phone police

I do understand. My sister and her 3yo were made homeless by her now ex husband, who kicked them out and changed the locks. It took a long time for my niece to recover and she is still utterly terrified of conflict a decade down the line

What would you do if he managed to get you out of the house and locked himself in with the kids? It sounds like he is a physically much stronger than you, you are relying on him being reasonable and from what you have said this isn't a guarantee

EA1 · 20/05/2024 17:03

He’s now home and has told me he’ll not go without a fight. He says he just wants to be here every day for his little girls so he can be a good Dad. I don’t have any fight in me to dispute this. He can stay here and we will be civil for the kids

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Superscientist · 20/05/2024 19:50

Please seek advice. You deserve to be happy x

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