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Now it's my turn girls

415 replies

Midwife99 · 17/06/2012 16:45

DH is leaving. He read out a statement in couples counselling telling me he is leaving me & DCs with all the details of the financial & practical arrangements as a done deal kind of situation. He has blamed me for it all. I didn't see it coming although there have been problems. I'm totally in shock. I still love him
but what can I do? I know that life goes on but still - totally devastated. No so wise now eh midwife?

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RandomMess · 17/06/2012 16:47

Hmm I would go into practical mode and decide which of his terms you are prepared to accept.

I know you love him but he hasn't been a wonderful partner to you in a long long time.

Sorry that you're davasted Sad

Twiggy71 · 17/06/2012 16:51

Sorry to hear that midwife99 but start making plans for your own life now with your dc.

It happened to me too and I thought I would never cope on my own but I have and I am very happy now too...

Its going to be very hard to begin with as you grieve for your relationship and hopes and dreams for the future..

I know everyone says it but it is very true that "time is a great healer" and you will come out the other side...

Big (((hugs))) to U...

garlicbum · 17/06/2012 16:51

Bloody hell :( What an utterly horrible thing to do! How dare he assume he gets to decide every last detail? Especially in an environment where you believe you're trying to sort out your relationship Angry

How are you fixed for good, loving real-life support?

CogitoErgoSometimes · 17/06/2012 16:54

All you can do is fight fire with fire. He's put his cards on the table and you should talk to a solicitor. You can't get the love back but you can retain your dignity.

skyebluesapphire · 17/06/2012 16:56

So so sorry to hear this. You have given me some very wise advice.... But I know its not so easy to follow with your head when your heart wants something else.

Please pm me if you want someone to talk to.

These men really are shits thinking they can decide a marriage is over without any discussion!

Stay strong...

MamaMassageMe · 17/06/2012 16:58

oh Midwife :( holding your hand and sending you love, solidarity and friendship.

I remember you had anoher thread?? Correct me if I'm wrong but your H isn't very kind to you? I hope I haven't go the threads confused!

I have read some lovely and sound advice from you to others. YOu sound like a wonderful, strong, reiliant woman.

As Choco says....Chin up...tits out ;) and we're always here

xxx

Xales · 17/06/2012 17:01

Blimey what a harsh thing to do to someone you used to love Sad

You don't have to agree to anything right now. Take your time, hug your DC and look after you and them first.

Decide what is best for you and them, his financial and practical arrangements don't count for squat if they are unacceptable to you and the needs of you and your DC.

Use all and everything you can for support /hugs

Dee03 · 17/06/2012 17:04

Dont know your story, but shit....that must've hurt.
Agree with others that say take your time to digest the situation...dont rush into agreeing things with him just yet....

Dprince · 17/06/2012 17:05

I am so sorry. You need to do what's best for your dcs, regardless of what he wants. Good luck for the future.

Midwife99 · 17/06/2012 17:12

Yes he's been difficult but like many men has blamed this all on me. I know the score girls, been through it before, I know I can survive but I feel such a bloody failure as a mother to put the kids through this again.

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BustyBabs · 17/06/2012 17:12

possibly he felt that you werent listening to him and that by writing down and reading all that he wanted to say would get it all out and you would need to listen

i would go to a solicitor and see where i stood financially before i did anything

Lizzabadger · 17/06/2012 17:12

This is the man who said you were "too fat to have sex with" and drank one and a half bottles of wine and threatened to leave you before (quick search)? Celebrate. You will be well rid of this utter arse.
Get a good solicitor!

garlicbum · 17/06/2012 17:17

The fuckwittery of various men in your life is no reflection on your worth as a mother :) You'll be taking wise & protective action by bringing things to a swift end. Show them lots of love - and love yourself, too. And get yourself a cracking solicitor.

SirSugar · 17/06/2012 17:19

Hang on a minute, hes jumping ship - FAIL.

You should have said ' thank ye heavens, give us that deal and I'll run it by my lawyer'

Don't put up with shit - ever or ever again.

Oh I've had enough shit in my life to last a lifetime, I will never accept anymore.

OlympicMarathonNCer · 17/06/2012 17:24

I agree with Corgito, you need to put your "demands" on the table too.

It's heartbreaking/devastating but that has to take a back seat until all the practicalites are sorted out.

So sorry thats happened to you.

doggiemumma · 17/06/2012 17:26

so sorry ((hugs)) yeah i know its unmumsnetty but i dont have any advice to offer so thouht that might help

doggiemumma · 17/06/2012 17:28

oh yeah, and if what lizzbadger has said ^ is true then have one of these Wine to celebrate getting shot of the loser

izzyizin · 17/06/2012 17:54

You've lost none of your wisdom, honey, and you've been presented with an opportunity to gain more.

Of course you 'love' him but is he worthy of your love? Once we've persuaded ourselves that we've found our ideal partner and that we are in love with them, it can be remarkably easy to fool condition ourselves into believing that they're the one and only and, as such, are essential to our happiness.

Draw up a list of what you love about him - and what you don't love. You may be suprised to discover that there's not really a lot to love about a coward man who chose to make such an announcement a) without prior warning and b) at a counselling session when you were, presumably, under the impression that you would be exploring ways to make your marriage work rather than dissolving it. Has he always been such a devious and controlling worm?

The fact that he revealed his obviously long considered list of 'arrangements' in front of another person (albeit a counsellor) may have destroyed a fair amount of love and respect you have for him - it certainly would have done it for me. What a deceitful way to treat a spouse!

You may feel in bits but put your brave face on and let him go. And then hotfoot it to a solicitor who specialises in divorce and family law to define and refine those 'arrangements'. Or post on the Legal board where you'll find some excellent lawyers and these days there's no need to spend hours in face to face consultations - don'cha just love modern day technology? Grin

You've got your own remarkable well of sage knowledge to dip into and you know that the wisdom and support of this board has sustained many through trials by ordeal such as the one you are going through - with a few laughs to relieve the tedium of tears.

Once you've got through this you''ll be invincible. It's not what you hoped for, it's not how you planned your life, but gaining that particular nirvana is worth the pain.

(((hugs)) and Wine are the order of the day/evening - go easy on yourself while you process the shockwaves of changed circumstances.

One fine day he'll realise what a immense error he's made, but when he does the chances are you will be so over him that the love you once felt for him will be a dim and distant memory.

MadAboutHotChoc · 17/06/2012 18:08

Oh dear Sad

So sorry - have to say his approach sounds very cold and callous.

Do you think there is an OW?

I know you have said you will be OK and I do hope you will be kind to yourself as it must have come as a terrible shock.

MadAboutHotChoc · 17/06/2012 18:09

I'm sure you already know this, but do NOT agree to anything until you have got some legal advice x

Dozer · 17/06/2012 18:10

His loss!

mummytime · 17/06/2012 18:15

I feel like saying congratulations. Get the legal advice then celebrate, if he is rude like that to you (never mind the alcohol) he's not good for your kids.

As I know you know. (I feel like part of an MN Greek chorus cheering you on to the next stage of your life).

izzyizin · 17/06/2012 18:18

That's a good one, mummy. I hadn't considered a greek chorus for my forthcoming production 'mumsnet the musical' Grin

izzyizin · 17/06/2012 18:20

He called you 'fat', midwife? I've been waiting for a very long time to use these words... here goes: LEAVE THE BASTARD. O the relief!

garlicbum · 17/06/2012 18:23

Grin izzy & mummy

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