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What can I do...or be done.

31 replies

fluxy3 · 10/10/2010 15:40

I'm at my wits end.. H and I separated just before the summer holidays, he moved to his mothers and has still got lots of stuff (infact all his things at the house).
It has not been easy, I work full time and have 3 kids too, but I know that my decision to end the marriage is the right one.
The BIG problem I have is that he will not accept that the marriage is over.. he constantly text, calls and emails me, begging to give us another(again) chance.
When he comes to collect the children or drops them off, he waltzes in to the house, makes himself 'at home' and proceeds to follow me around, whispering at me, asking if we can "have a chat", blocking me in rooms and not leaving, declaring undying love, winding me up infront of the children.. it goes on and on.
I can't put on paper the feelings and utter frustration I feel, he's very passive aggressive, will NOT leave me alone and constantly says the same things to me over and over and over again. I have to ask him at least 12-13 times to leave me alone and still he won't. I have had to lock myself in the bathroom, whilst he taps on the door..."can we have a chat"..."I love you so much darling"... etc.. Completely ignoring my distresss and upset.
He constantly asks me if I have met someone else... I haven't and have told him this on many, many occassions.
He has made it quite clear that I am HIS wife and that he will not give up.
I know I cannot stop him from coming into the house..but every single weekend is ruined because he won't listen to me and when I try to talk to him it turns into an argument. I then need to get away from him and spend 10 minutes trying to persuade the kids to come with me... he usaully just smirks at me when they won't.
I just don't know what to do... I find it hard to put down how this makes me feel.. I am exhausted and drained by this.
I have told him that he can't be like this with me and that if he continues I will call the police, he just laughs at this saying "what are they going to do... arrest me for wanting to talk to you...".
I also have 2 abusive and angry teenagers who only ever see daddy being 'nice' to mum and mum getting upset because he won't leave her alone.... I'm the bad one in all of this and are aparently moving in with him when he gets his new flat in 2 weeks time. Again a conversation had with the children independant of me...He works in London, but apparently he has sorted all that out...
In tears as I type... please don't flame me... need good advice and virtual shoulders to cry on please.

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teaandcakeplease · 12/10/2010 09:36

Keep your phone on silent and call back the missed numbers at your leisure if you want to? I do this a lot now I have 2 toddlers and my hands full. I find trying to just get my DD to pre school on time is a mission, let alone when they're older with school runs and dashing off to work. CarGirl's idea of a second mobile isn't a bad idea? Smile

fluxy3 · 23/10/2010 16:29

I've had 2 more ruined weekends and several calls, emails and texts.
So I called WA this morning, they were FANTASTIC. I wish I had rung them earlier...He's moving into his new flat this weekend and I'm changing the locks next week.
Feel positive and stronger... it's amazing what a phone call, a friendly voice and some understanding of a situation can do for your wellbeing.
I no longer feel quite so alone and powerless... and despite what he says ( he can come and go in to the house as he pays the mortgage etc... ) I now know he can't and his behaviour is MOST DEF harrassement.
I have not rung the police yet, but he knows I will and I know that when I do I will be supported by them and he will be warned about his behaviour...
Thank you all for your support and advice. x

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Teaandcakeplease · 23/10/2010 19:09

Fluxy glad you called WA and had some good advice. You sound a little stronger now ((hugs)) lovely.

Keep posting x

pithyslicker · 23/10/2010 19:37

Will the children go and live with tour ex?

fluxy3 · 23/10/2010 22:07

Hi, no.. the children are staying with me. I made that decision...they can and are able to go and stop with him whenever they want to ( withtin reason ) His flat is not that far from their home.
Tea.. thank you for your kind words, hug and support... and yes, I do feel stronger and happier. Long may it last eh? x

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CarGirl · 23/10/2010 22:29

Am so glad you rang WA, onwards and upwards!

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