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He has cheated again. Please talk me into dumping his stuff outside.

130 replies

30SecondsToVenus · 20/12/2013 17:08

Background: been with dp 3.5 years, have dd1 from previous relationship and dd2 (6mo) with dp. I have very low self esteem. I actually hate myself most days I've been to hell and back in my life and fully believe that I deserve all the bad stuff that happens to me. I've recognised this now and I am (or I thought I was) taking steps towards changing my thinking and getting confidence.

Dp has cheated about 8 times now. I always always take him back and blame myself for it happening. I should lose weight, stop nagging, stop asking him to contribute towards household etc etc. Please don't flame me for having a child with this man etc I am fully aware how stupid I have been. If you felt I do every day you might understand the reasons I had for holding on to him so long.

I had an feeling something was up. Sex has been awful recently he just isn't interested and can never finish if we get going. I put it down to my appearance but that's never really been an issue before when it comes to sex at least.

He was in the shower earlier so I grabbed his phone to find a whole load of messages on WhatsApp to and from several women. He is begging, and I mean begging, them to meet him. I have no idea who they are or where he has met them but he has met at least one of them, most recently last night when he told me he was at work. He has been taking my car to meet them and have sex with them in. I feel sick.

I feel so low, useless and heartbroken but to be honest I did expect it. I am strangely calm and managed to say absolutely nothing to him. I'm not talking to him anyway because he called me a fat cow at 3am when I got back into bed after feeding dd2. Apparently the whole bed moves when I get in and I woke him up. Blush

He's away out now to the pub and I won't see him until tomorrow because it will be early hours before he gets back, if he gets back at all. He has taken the car keys so I can't go anywhere.

I know he will minimise and deny as always. I have the proof I need.

The house is solely in my name and he pays absolutely nothing at all towards rent, council tax or bills.

I want to pack all his stuff up and dump it in the garden but I have no idea what's stopping me. It's just baby Dd I have here tonight my older one is at her grans.

I'm crying and feel like a total fool. I need him gone for good. He is not helping me at all. I haven't got a single Christmas present yet for dds because I am totally skint. Had to pay car tax, insurance, new washing machine, rent, bills etc and it's left me with nothing. He has been out nearly every night this month and has wads of cash in his wallet and in his bank. He works full time and I am on maternity leave with very little tax credits. I have some money coming on Monday so I should be able to get dds some presents then.

He is the most selfish human being I have ever met. He doesn't care for any of us its just somewhere for him to live, yet I am still struggling to end it and throw him out for good. I wish I knew why. Maybe it's the hope that he will change and I'll have a happy relationship. I'm on my own nearly all the time anyway so it's not that.

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ThreeWisePerpendicularVinces · 20/12/2013 23:44

I agree with Loggins, you may get a lot of presdure from him tomorrow - please use us as support!

ThreeWisePerpendicularVinces · 20/12/2013 23:44

Pressure not presdure!

saffronwblue · 20/12/2013 23:50

Well done Venus! You and your girls are set for a wonderful 2014 and beyond.

lookingfoxy · 20/12/2013 23:51

OP if you feel yourself starting to crack to his pressure in the coming days/weeks, please come back and read your original post and think what you would tell your dd in the same situation.
You have done a really positive and brave thing for yourself and your kids.

NorksAreMessy · 20/12/2013 23:53

Three hips and a hooray for dad30seconds , mum30seconds and gran30seconds

So glad you are surrounded by people you love, now it's time to start loving yourself :)

RubyGoat · 20/12/2013 23:55

Well done! Next year will be so much better without him as part of the family.

scripsi · 21/12/2013 00:02

Very well done. What a great example you are to your DCs, a beautiful powerful woman. Xmas Smile

Are you sure that your house is going to be OK (does he have keys?) and what are you going to do about your car?

BabylonReturns · 21/12/2013 00:08

Well done, merry Christmas xx

BeCool · 21/12/2013 00:08

Venus - I'm a year on and SP witness 2 DC. Life us fantastic not being in a negative relationship.

Keep going, don't look back, don't argue or explain or get sucked into discourse with him. You are doing the right thing!!! (((Hugs)))

Rosieliveson · 21/12/2013 00:13

I'm so sorry. He sounds awful. Not worth your breath or tears!

Next time he leaves the house simply change the locks. It's your house, you pay for it and you don't need him. What in earth does he contribute to your life? Any happiness at all??? Get rid and make your new year resolution to look after you and your daughters. Make yourself so happy that any new man will have to work really hard to bring new happiness to you.
LTB Grin

Rosieliveson · 21/12/2013 00:21

Oh wow, you turfed the bugger out!!!
That's amazing Grin

Your life can get better now and you will always have the image of his stuff getting rained on to warm you on a cold night!!

As for your confidence, I'm not suggesting skipping counselling but I'm sure it will rocket without that bastard bringing you down.

Am so chuffed for you Grin

FluffyJumper · 21/12/2013 00:24

Well done!

OvertiredandConfused · 21/12/2013 00:26

Well done you!

NancyOsbourne · 21/12/2013 00:26

What an amazing gift you have given yourself and DCs VenusGrin you are brave and strong!! Good luck xx

AnnieOnAMapleLeaf · 21/12/2013 00:30

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Bogeyface · 21/12/2013 00:33

You have done completely the right thing :)

But....beware of the wobbles. Tomorrow and over the next few days you will be wondering if you have done the right thing, feel guilty and sad. He will text and call laying on the bullshit.

You need to be aware that this will happen and stay strong. Can you give your sister or mum your car keys and phone to help you stay stong?

livingmydream612 · 21/12/2013 01:22

You are brilliant op, well done for showing him the big middle finger. I am so glad u realized u deserve much better: have a bloody brilliant xmas with your lovely FAMILY. Heres to a great 2014... U are In charge.

ThingsThatGoBumpInTheNight · 21/12/2013 01:59

Not advocating theft or violence however in this case read your op and hoping you emptied his wallet for maintenance for dd before throwing it out of the window hopefully smacking him on the back of the bonce as you waved bye bye to the manky mutt.
Well done op.
x

Pollydingdonmerrilyonhigh · 21/12/2013 07:15

Well done you & have a fab Xmas

honey86 · 21/12/2013 07:17

you are awesome op! wtg! go girl! SmileThanks

Incapinka · 21/12/2013 07:24

This is brilliant!! You brave clever girl. What a fab present to you all.

FrankieStien · 21/12/2013 07:33

Well done!

DorrisM · 21/12/2013 07:45

Morning OP, hope you're still feeling strong this morning. You've done the right thing.

Wishfulmakeupping · 21/12/2013 07:58

Well done OP keep hold of this feeling you have now when he tries to work his way back in. You sound like a weight had been lifted in your last post- he was draining you before you deserve better.
Hope you have a lovely Xmas and happy new year :)

CinnamonPorridge · 21/12/2013 07:59

Well done OP!

You have done it.

Sort your self esteem issues out before you embark on anything new would be my advice. But you sound so strong - even though you may not feel it - you will do what's best for the 3 of you.

Have a lovely Christmas!

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