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Is this a normal relationship ??

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yellowtang · 15/10/2011 09:18

I feel very confused atm so sorry in advance if this is all a bit muddled

I am very unhappy but not sure why,I have been with my oh for 14 years and we have 7 children,I feel so traped its crazy,I dont go out anywhere just food shopping,I run the home as you do,but somethings not right,I dont feel like I am me anymore,I dont really feel much anymore at all,I do everything to please my children and oh which I know is part of being a mum etc but I do and act like oh wants me to,I dont go out because Ill miss a job and hell moan,I dont see my friends because he will moan,he wont let me on fb,he doesnt like me to wear make up/perfume,I think the person I am today is who he wants me to be and not who I was/am.

We have always been close,from day 1 so I thought I didnt need friends because I had him,
Another thing I noticed is he says one thing and does another,last week I text my best friend from school,and said we would meet for coffee,it took me 3 days to tell him I was meeting her ,because I knew what his reaction would be,then he thought I was hiding it from him,I only met her because I told my hv I was unhappy and she said why not make contact with her again,when I told him he said I dont mind you going,but he moaned for a good 2 hrs about it?

He says he doesnt want anymore children but then he doesnt use anything,sorry tmi but withdraral,but he forgets? so hes doing the oposit of what hes telling me,I was pregnant withing 4 weeks of meeting him but he knew I wasnt on the pill but told my mum I told him I was on the pill?

If we have spare money,not bill money it always goes his way,he doesnt spend it on himself but he will spend the lot.

He is a good dad takes them to football and swimming etc,he will pick up the shopping,he will put them to bed,takes them out with him,but we dont go out as a family much,we have spent many years doing up our home and it lovely he spend all his wadges on the house,and will leave himself with nothing for the week.

I dont really know why I am putting all this here but I am so unhappy Im not sure what to do,I posted something else on here this week anout my childhood,and hes been great about it,talking to me each night but he doesnt want me to see a counsellor.

He went to bed early last night and I wasnt tired,he said oh its ok if you stay up,as he went up he said Ill wait for you,so I just go up to please him,what I really wanted to do was turn the tv over and stay on the sofa for another hour,He would of said,why dont you want to go to bed at the same time?

Another strange thing Im scared of him, hes not ever hit me but Im scared if I dont please him,he will moan,shout or I dont know,he makes me jump,sounds stupid but not sure why.

I also get anoying comments from him,I phoned him by mistake the other day,he said why who are you ment to be phoning,but its the way he says it,sorry for the rushed/rambled post but Im banging my head here again

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izzywhizzyspecanpie · 07/11/2011 17:31

I understand and share your concerns shiney but, in this instance, I have no reason to place credence on any statement that yt's bonkers ex-sil makes on this thread, and more especially when yt's ex-p most probably has his hand up her bum while the fuckwit types every word he dictates.

Of course yt could ask for her thread to be prematurely locked or deleted, but why should she be driven off this board or silenced by her real life oppressor or any other members of his dysfunctional family?

It is to be hoped that this thread will stand as a testament which will encourage others who are conflicted by domestic violence to make that quantum leap to freedom.

RumourOfAHurricane · 07/11/2011 17:34

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catherinea1971 · 07/11/2011 17:45

Just out of interest shineon, did you receive the pm following your post on this thread this morning?

izzywhizzyspecanpie · 07/11/2011 17:46

I always take notice of you shiney - could be because you always sparkle like one of those seriously big rocks Grin

izzywhizzyspecanpie · 07/11/2011 18:37

What I find somewhat curious, shiney, is that it's last orders (mine's a whiskey sour if you're buying) on this thead and, for more than 2 weeks and 800+ posts, there has been no suggestion whatsoever that it is anything other than genuine.

However, after a thinly disguised response from one of those individuals who have allegedly bullied yt in her real life, you have come forward at this late date and cast a long shadow of doubt on her veracity.

catherinea's asked you to supply the time/date that you received the pm you mentioned. I hereby second her request and, in addition, would ask to confirm whether the pm has come from a bona fide long term mumsnetter or a new member.

NettleTea · 07/11/2011 20:03

remembering of course that those who perpetrate are notoriously accomplished manipulators of reality.

foolonthehill · 07/11/2011 20:03

howdy doody, smelling rats a plenty.

YT hi to you you have my undivided attention (until the next nipper comes along for a cuddle) and no doubts at all that you are as and who you seem to be.

Doubters go find somewhere else to lurk. We're in league with the pretty fish and don't want no sharks

oops rats and sharks in the same post.

DollyTwat · 07/11/2011 21:07

I've lurked on this thread since the beginning and think its a real shame that those posts that were deleted have derailed the thread, as they were meant to of course.
I hope that yt is ok and continues to get support and maybe you need to start your own thread fool so that you can continue to get support.

yellowtang · 07/11/2011 21:36

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yellowtang · 07/11/2011 21:36

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BettySwalloxs · 07/11/2011 21:38

Offering my support yt. You come across as a extremely resilient and capable mum. I am rooting for you. Betty.

catherinea1971 · 07/11/2011 21:49

Good evening Yellowtang, hope you have had a good day and that all of your dc's are sleeping soundly for you tonight.
It is good to see a few lurkers coming onto the thread to show you their support as well as their admiration of you. :)

catherinea1971 · 07/11/2011 21:53

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foolonthehill · 07/11/2011 21:53

YT Brew and Chocolate
sleep tonight babe

catherinea1971 · 07/11/2011 21:55

It seems that shineon is not going to answer either mine or Izzy's questions, not sure what to make of that.....

catherinea1971 · 07/11/2011 21:56

Hey fool, how are you doing today? :)

PinkPoncho · 07/11/2011 21:59

Hi there YT sorry not been on in a little while, just to say have read all this just now and hope you're ok. Hope you're getting some support in rl with the police worker, WA woman too... anyway off to bed xxx to you.

PinkPoncho · 07/11/2011 22:00

Wasn't shineon the one who kept asking how many children YT had and then saying 'oh' when I replied. Thought that was a bit strange really.

ZuzuandZara · 07/11/2011 22:06

Delurking.
Congratulations on getting this far YT. You are one strong lady. Your future with your kids is going to be amazing and you really deserve it. Keep strong, you can do it. Massive hats off to the people on this thread who have helped you.

PinkPoncho · 07/11/2011 22:11

No sorry it was what ages they were. When YT had already said earluer on. Hadn't read the whole thread then it seems.

PinkPoncho · 07/11/2011 22:12

earlier

foolonthehill · 07/11/2011 22:12

Hi cath...mighty glad YT's got some good strong support.
RL bit pants today due to excess of H and his family....but not letting anyone in for a few days now...phew regroup.

2 weeks and 1 day YT.....told you we'd do it one day at a time!

catherinea1971 · 07/11/2011 22:18

Fool you're being so strong having him see you dc's at your house, I take my hat off to you. And his family too!
A few days not letting anyone in should give you a little breathing space, enjoy it. :)

catherinea1971 · 07/11/2011 22:20

Pink, I can't remember who was asking for the children's ages and I,don't want to go back that far in the thread and see all the posts I made this morning deleted. :(

catherinea1971 · 07/11/2011 22:22

75 more posts 'till lockdown.....

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