This is the first time I've used one of these chat sites. I usually deal with things by myself and get through each day on my own.
I have been in a relationship for 8 years. I have never been able to pinpoint the problem until recently. Basically, my partner and I have not got on since my first was born 5 years ago. He always try's to control me, he speaks to me like a child, whatever I say or do it's wrong. Sometimes he upsets me so much, the way he talks to me I sob and he tells me to stop being so sensitive and I should be on antidepressants. When I'm trying to watch tv he pesters me for attention. I can't carry on anymore. I never know what mood he is going to be in as somedays he comes home and completely ignores me without any reason whatsoever. This happens on a regular basis, although there are days when he can be really nice to me, usually because he wants something. I recently looked for relationship advice and came across emotional abuse, I sent him a link via email, he now has not spoke to me for 5 days. I feel so down and lonely. I have told him many times how unhappy I am and I want out of the relationship but he threatens to take my children, I'm trapped. I don't work and he does, I can't afford to find somewhere else to live even if I wanted to. I dread him walking through the door and feel very anxious when he is around. I really don't know what to do?