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Another argument and feels like the last straw

31 replies

Knackered123 · 04/06/2014 00:14

Just had another blazing row with oh. Been with him for 14 years. Not married coz he is not keen on that. Found out I was pregnant just as we we wer on verge of splitting because he wouldn't propose. Things have been good on the whole since ds was born 6 months ago and we have been getting on with things and planning for the future with our beautiful boy. However, the unfinished business of the past still lingers (for me anyway). He hates his job, is very stressed and works long hours and gets depressed that he can't see his baby when he gets home because baby is asleep by then. I totally understand the frustration but oh takes this out on me and complains if dinner is not on the table as if I have been twiddling my thumbs and painting my nails s all day. V frustrating since I have been flat out since 6 am looking after baby. Am knackerd. Told him I didn't want to be witn him anymore and had blazing row and neighbour s must have heard us, so embarrasing. I try so hard to be understanding but just get grief, although I know he is stressed. However he tends to tAke it out on me and give me a hard time. I had pnd in the early days and am on medication for that, and he was very good to me and caring. But when I am depressed I don't get nasty I just get sad. It hard to look after someone who they are being nasty don't you think? Anyway, sorry to ramble, probably not much that can be done and I think we are over. But helps to write it down.

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Jan45 · 04/06/2014 17:32

Oh my now he's depressed now he knows you're getting pissed off and thinking of going away for a few days, priceless.

I think your partner is an insult to women all over, he resents you being at home looking after his child - it's like he doesn't even like you, what a pig. Do not stand for his constant put downs, he's the knob, not you.

Sleepyhoglet · 04/06/2014 17:49

What did you earn prepregnancy? What does he earn? Would you consider swapping roles? Clearly his job stress is impacting on you both?

I would consider a time change except my dh has the potential to earn 3 times what I earn so it doesn't make financial sense.

hellsbellsmelons · 05/06/2014 11:01

Why should you support him?
Has he supported you emotionally at all?
Nope. He's just put you down and made you feel worse.
Please do NOT fall for this crap.
It's more manipulation to keep you in your place!
Get to your mums and let him get his 'depression' sorted out.
Then you can talk about the future.
What a controlling, manipulative arse he really is!

hellsbellsmelons · 05/06/2014 11:02

And of course he's feeling depressed.
He's about to lose his slave!
It means he'll have to clean up after himself.
Oh no!!!

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 05/06/2014 12:05

If he is diagnosed as having depression I am sure you wouldn't stoop to using his words like unhinged to dent his confidence.

Whether or not DS had come along DP's job would very likely still have weighed down on him. Moaning about it and taking it out on you doesn't achieve anything does it. We none of us cope well with prolonged stress so don't get sidetracked into throwing all your efforts into raising two babies one of whom should be putting on his big boy pants and growing up.

weatherall · 05/06/2014 12:20

You are describing domestic abuse, OP.

Look up women's aid website and see how his behaviour is actually abusive. This often only first starts after pregnancy/childbirth.

You are in a vulnerable position and he is exploiting it.

Speak to a professional (wa) they an give you support and advice.

Hopefully they can help you in the process of escaping this situation.

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