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Would you stay with this man?

60 replies

Exsqueezemeplease · 17/06/2014 14:16

He is a drifter, works as little as possible and is threatening the financial security of our family with his "I don't have to have a proper job" attitude.

He has an alcohol problem which he is currently apparently in good control of but he hasn't actually stopped drinking and has no intentions of stopping or seeking help to stop. He says he has stopped drinkin at home, but I have caught him secretly drinking twice. He calls these "little blips" and doesn't understand why I don't trust him not to be secretly drinking.

He has been verbally abusive to me whilst drunk, several times. This is rare but has happened as recently as a few months ago.

He has been physically aggressive with our DC (not to hurt but to demonstrate his displeasure). Last time this happened I chucked him out but he made huge promises to change and I believed him. He has made more of an effort and been a better father since then.

On the other hand he is kind and loving to me, can be fun to be with, and the love is still there between us.

If you recognise my situation (I've posted about him quite a lot under different user names) please don't shout at me for still dithering. I've almost made my mind up to go - I've seen a solicitor and viewed houses. But he is being particularly supportive and lovely at the moment and I'm finding it very tough to make that final push.

OP posts:
Exsqueezemeplease · 19/06/2014 18:17

'I have always got on very well with solitude'

Actually, now you come to mention it, so have I. I just don't get very much of it!

OP posts:
Fragglewump · 19/06/2014 18:22

My mind was made up when I was dithering about leaving my ex. I counsellor said to me "he'll always be in your life due to the children. If you are soul mates you will get back together. You will see the man he is by how he treats you when you split"
I did indeed see his true colours. We will never get back together. I'd like to find that counsellor and thank her.

CuddleTheBear · 24/06/2014 23:04

Just told DH I'm leaving and I feel strangely calm. Having been in paroxyms of worry, stress, agonising over it constantly, crying so bloody many tears this last few years weeks, I really didn't expect to feel this calm at this moment.

CuddleTheBear · 24/06/2014 23:07

It won't last will it? The calm feeling, I mean. I wish it would.

morethanpotatoprints · 24/06/2014 23:08

No, and I wouldn't still be with him either.
Good luck x

CuddleTheBear · 24/06/2014 23:13

Oh I should point out, I'm the OP - keep having to name change cos he keeps reading my threads.

ICanHearYou · 24/06/2014 23:14

Nope, you can have all that with someone who is not a twat.

Viviennemary · 24/06/2014 23:17

Can't really be any other answer but a definite no.

Dinnaeknowshitfromclay · 25/06/2014 07:22

A big fat no because....he is manipulating you in a very obvious way so apart from your list of his appalling behaviour he is also taking the piss. I can stand a lot but not a piss taker. When you get rid and have a period of calm, you will be happier.

AliceDoesntLiveHereAnymore · 25/06/2014 07:28

OP Please keep us updated. Do you have plans in place to leave then? Well done for deciding to leave. The calm feeling IME comes and goes. I walked around my house numerous times after we separated, just marvelling at how QUIET it was - yes, the DCs made noise, but no shouting and aggression. I still stop and listen sometimes, and it's been over a year.

Stbx still causes problems and stress, but it's limited as he is not here physically in the house and I can contain (for the most part) his nonsense.

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