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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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CinnamonPorridge · 21/12/2013 08:03

And if you ever feeling wobbly about your decision, come back here and we'll help you stay strong!

(Although I have a feeling you won't ever regret turfing him out.)

stickysausages · 21/12/2013 08:12

Good for you. Have a lovely festive season, and that the new year sees all kinds of lovely things in store for you Thanks

takeitonthegin · 21/12/2013 08:30

Stay strong today op Smile

43percentburnt · 21/12/2013 08:57

I have just read your thread, well done op, you are doing the right thing for you and for your girls.

Remember to reread your thread and keep posting, you are going to wobble over the next few days/weeks. Can you stay at your mums for a while? Or can one of them stay at yours for a few weeks? I would ask a mate to keep an eye on your place and warn the police that he may attempt to break in. He may think he's entitled to!

Regards the fat comment, he says that as he knows it will hurt. He's an arsehole. Men like this would call any woman fat as it's an easy insult designed to make a woman cry. I agree with pp you are now 13 stone lighter! A decent person would be helping you in the night not insulting the woman who is feeding his daughter. I have a 4 month old and my husband would not utter such a repulsive thing even if I bounced on the bed at 4am. You do not deserve bad things happening to you.

Keep strong, it is not easier to get back with him. Learn about yourself, make yourself happy, take up a hobby -however small - help others on MN, make stuff, anything to occupy yourself for the next few weeks/months. He will up the pressure when he realises his meal ticket has gone. In the short term do a few little things for you. See if mum or dad will have little one for 10 mins, spend that time styling your hair differently or changing what make up you wear or reading in the bath. Little things make a difference. Maybe write in a notebook or on your phone your favourite thing each day - positive stuff to read when you are feeling low.

Play Bingo - I am relatively new to this site - but gave the details to a friend who used it to laugh at her ex as he went through the motions. She couldn't believe that he followed it to the letter. Tears, suicide threats, anger, although she dreaded him contacting her it meant she focused on bingo rather than his rants!

Take care op you really are very strong, you're doing the best for your girls and that's amazing. Xx enjoy Xmas with your lovely girls xx

Branleuse · 21/12/2013 09:15

youre an amazing brilliant person. If theres ever someone who deserves dumping, its him, wow.
Im glad youre with your parents now xx

30SecondsToVenus · 21/12/2013 11:23

Morning

I have had countless texts and phone calls from him this morning. All the abuse he could give me I've had. He isn't happy and doesn't know what he has done wrong Hmm

I took great delight in telling him and he just denied it like I knew he would.

Yes I'm fat but there are worse things I can be - I could be a selfish cheat.

I have no idea if he broke into the house or not, I'll send someone round to investigate shortly and see what's happened. I have my car here.

I didn't take any of his money that's still in the house and he can get it at a later date because I'll be here for a while.

I still feel positive this morning and I'm looking forward to a relaxing day

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AnUnearthlyChild · 21/12/2013 11:30

You are Amazing!

MerryFuckingChristmas · 21/12/2013 11:34

Stay strong, you sound amazing. It must be no contact, do not succumb to pressure to have a "chat" when he realises that callign you names isn't going to bring you to heel again. He will promise you the earth but they are ashes in his cheating mouth.

Like you said, you could lose the weight (if you wanted to) but he will always be a cunt. He will not be happy at losing his cosy pad to come home to when he's sated with shagging around

I bet you are gorgeous, anyway. Fuck the idea of him. Have a merry xmas without this dead weight dragging you down.

omuwalamulungi · 21/12/2013 11:36

The thing is Venus you will probably find it easier to lose weight (If you want to!) now you don't have someone chipping away at your self esteem every day.

Keep positive!

ThreeWisePerpendicularVinces · 21/12/2013 12:30

Look at it this way Venus, you've just lost at least 10 stone of unwanted weight Wink.

Good for you sticking to your guns, a better life awaits x

Tiredemma · 21/12/2013 12:56

30seconds- you are bloody marvellous. Well done you.

Look back on Christmas 2013 as the one where you got your life back.

Best of luck.

HowlingTrap · 21/12/2013 13:01

Wow! well done you! you have set a very good example for DC too,

I agree with another poster, if u feel yourself cracking, re-read your OP,#

Do not ever take him back!8 times! bloody hell I don't think someone that trampy could commit to anyone tbh.

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Ruprekt · 21/12/2013 13:48

Brilliant! Well done Venus! BrewBrew

ElephantsAndMiasmas · 21/12/2013 15:10

Looks good? You look great! You look like a woman who knows her own worth. Good on you, have a very happy Christmas Smile

SouthStaffsMadam · 21/12/2013 16:40

Just read all of this thread. You're amazing, he's a total shit. Hope today has been ok.

Ruprekt · 21/12/2013 16:50

Has anything else happened Venus?

DorothyBastard · 21/12/2013 16:51

Well done you, I hope you are really proud of yourself, you have done absolutely the right thing.

meeeemo · 21/12/2013 20:50

glad you have stayed strong! totally not marking my place for juicy updates Wink

Megglevache · 21/12/2013 21:31

I hope you are doing ok Venus.

mammadiggingdeep · 21/12/2013 21:39

30seconds- you.are.amazing :)

So glad you're with your family. Couldn't be more perfect timing- a lovely, stress free Xmas and then the new year will be upon you. 2014...your year.

Be strong and don't let this waste of oxygen back in your life. You are a strong woman...he didn't know who he was dealing with all along
X

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InTheRedCorner · 21/12/2013 21:56

Really hope you are ok. Did anyone go to the house and check for you today?

You really are doing the best for your little family and so nce to read you have been able to go to your mums.

Keep strong and turn your phone off.

CustardoPaidforIDSsYFronts · 21/12/2013 22:54

well done
:)

my2centsis · 22/12/2013 07:30

Well done OP I feel proud of you and I don't even know you! What a strong wonderful lady you are! Do keep up updated :)