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Dh is leaving me.....(long, sorry)

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spacecadet · 17/01/2006 15:12

my dh and i have been together for 10 years, we met when i moved just a few doors away from him.
he was single after a marriage break up and i was a lone parent with 2 kids aged 4 and 2.
we didnt move in together for 3 years, then we bought a house on the same estate and married in 1999,i can honestly say that we were blissfully happy, we were comfortably off as i worked full time too and he told me on our wedding day that it was the happiest day of his life.
i broached the subject of us having children together and he said he didnt want any, he was happy as things were, however in june 2000, he changed his mind and i was pregnant a month later.
thats when it all started going down hill, i had a dreadful pregnancy, suffered from hyperemesis, in the first 5 months and then spd, then i was induced and had a difficult birth as ds was 9lb 7 requiring heaps of stitching as i had a 3rd degree tear and then ds stopped breathing and was rushed to special care.
after that i developed pnd and the first year of ds's life was spent in a blur and my marriage suffered, we also sufered finacial setbacks as due to my depression i couldnt return to work as early as id hoped. then just as i was starting to feel good again and things were getting back on track, i fell pregnany again with dd(i had a coil in), and although i didnt suffer with the pregnancy and birth etc, i developed a balance disorder after she was born, a blood clot in the leg, then later a blood clot to the lung, i have gone on to lose 2 babies, one at 16 weeks and one at 23 weeks in oct.
subsequently, my marriage just seems to have fallen apart, i have gained 4 stone since i married dh and i sensed that he didnt really find me attractive.
he starts a new job in a week in wales, which was supposed to be a new start for us as it meant i could go back to being near my family, but i would have to stay here and sell the house.
last night he told me that he didnt think he loved me anymore, just like that, he said he hadnt been happy since ds was born 5 years ago!
he confessed that he had fantasised about slkeeping with my neighbour and said he didnt find me attractive anymore.
he said he has stayed as he loves his kids but cant cope with my balance disorder either and also said that he thinks having children has ruined our marriage.
he said when he goes on saturday, we will be seperated and ive got to fend for myself.
i havent stopped crying all morning from worry(im not sure how i feel about dh), ive got 4 kids, im recovering from pneumonia and hes going and leaving me with no money. i feel very depressed, i cant think straight.
sorry for the really long post.

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Gizmo · 17/01/2006 16:51

Let's find out, shall we?

I know little about how this works, but I'm fairly sure you should get an initial consultation for no fee. After that you can decide how you want to go on.

doormat · 17/01/2006 16:51

sorry wannabe but just so angry and sad on sc behalf

Gizmo · 17/01/2006 16:52

Next week, btw, is a possibility. Probably Tues pm best.

nannyk · 17/01/2006 16:53

Oh My God. Spacey I can cancel that cheque if you need me to just let me know. I can't believe DH has done that. I don't need your money as much as you do. Hugs.

wannaBe1974 · 17/01/2006 16:55

oh yeh i know, when my friend split with her x i had all sorts of revenges planned ..

Gizmo · 17/01/2006 16:56

SC, gotta go - and PC at home currently up spout. Will be back tomorrow, unless DH can perform engineering mouth-to-mouth on home PC tonight.

Chin up, love. It's going to be a lot of work, but you're right, you are better off without him....

Freckle · 17/01/2006 16:57

As you have no independent income, you will be entitled to legal aid. Entitlement to legal aid can be affected by the amount of equity in your property but, as this will be one of the assets being disputed in the proceedings, it will not be included in this case.

Many firms of solicitors do either free or reduced fee initial consultations. Do check first. Your local CAB should have a list of those that do.

Division of the assets is based on needs and resources; what are each party's needs and what are the resources to meet them. SC's needs will be greater than her ex's and therefore she is likely to come away with a greater share of the assets.

spacecadet · 17/01/2006 16:59

gizmo, that would be great, i can email you my number and you could let me know?
nannyk dont be daft!, i said i would pay you, you came to do a job and you did a fab job, you earnt that money, i did feel sorry for you as im guessing you sensed the atmosphere.between me and dh.

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mummytosteven · 17/01/2006 17:00

website for legal aid:-

www.clsdirect.org.uk/index.jsp

spacecadet · 17/01/2006 17:02

thanks mts.

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Ururupuin · 17/01/2006 17:04

it might not be good to carry out revenge but sure is fun thinking about it
every one gets their comeuppances he will have a miserable life and you will go on from this to much better things, that is the ultimate revenge

nannyk · 17/01/2006 17:04

It was a little reminiscent of my parents before they split up, yeah. I just feel so sad for you, if there is anything I can do to help just ask. I have interviews this weekend but the weekend after I think I am free. I can come and help out and don't worry about paying, it would be a pleasure, I had a ball helping before and like I said you need the money, I would benefit from the fresh air, stroppy teenagers and big smiles off DD2.

spacecadet · 17/01/2006 17:07

wed be very pleased to have you here nannyk, the kids miss you!(even the stroppy teen!)
good luck with your job interviews.

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spacecadet · 17/01/2006 17:07

did you hear our big row in the utility room btw on friday night??!

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charliecat · 17/01/2006 17:12

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nannyk · 17/01/2006 17:13

I tried not to and took myself off to bed! I think although it will be difficult in the first few weeks and months, in the long term you'll be happier. A happy single parent is a million times better than a miserable mum and dad living together. From a kids point of view anyway. I know I felt so much happier once Dad had moved out and we could all move on, things were really stagnant before. Maybe this will help DD1 too? She might feel the atmosphere and pressure and it fuels her teen angst. Anyhoo, I will try and call you soon, am not able to tonight or tomorrow - extra babysitting duties thanks to my week off last week. Whoopee.

amanda1 · 17/01/2006 17:14

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AlmostAnAngel · 17/01/2006 17:15

massive big [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[hugs]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]AND LOADS OF ANGEL DUST *

puff · 17/01/2006 17:19

OMG Spacey, I can't believe he's doing this and NOW

flippin eck

sunchowder · 17/01/2006 17:23

Paypal--email addy as you call it please post. Don't be shy. I can't give a lot, but if we all do something it will help until your payments start coming in. Please SC, post it.

Dottydot · 17/01/2006 17:25

So sorry to hear about this SC - thinking of you

Aloha · 17/01/2006 17:26

Just one thought SC - your h has your mn name so it might be a good idea to change if you plan to discuss your divorce on here.

spacecadet · 17/01/2006 17:27

thanks amanda
have changed paypal addy to my msn addy
its
ezzywezzy(at)msn(dot)com

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spacecadet · 17/01/2006 17:28

oh god, thats a thought aloha.

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jessicaandrebeccasmummy · 17/01/2006 17:34

have pay pal'd you spacey, sorry its not much, but use it for whatever you need - be it a bill or a bottle of wine xxx