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marriage a joke!?

50 replies

ScrumbleBee · 13/03/2015 07:42

My husband and I have been married for 2 years, together 5. I'll start at the beginning!

Before we got engaged he was deleting spam emails and came across one from a webcam site saying account info. He said it was spam so I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

About 5 months into our marriage, I was in bed dealing with our 8 week old baby and the TV was suspiciously loud, so went downstairs. He shut the laptop so quick, and said the TV was faulty! When he left the next morning to get his dad, I checked. He had been on the same website that he said was spam all that time ago. He had been sending personal messages to girls saying that he loved them and he would be happy if he could wake up next to them every day! We argued, he promised never to do it again.

I then noticed him spending a lot of time on his phone. Apparently messaging a lady friend he had dated years before but apparently never got serious. They would message first thing in the am and last thing at night, signing off as I love you with lots of kisses. Told him I was not happy with him doing this and he ignored me and continued. I eventually broke down and told him I was not happy with this and he laughed at me, saying it was nothing. He eventually told her to do one, showing me. But, he could still be messaging her! This went on for a good 4 years of our relationship. Called her a sl@g to see how he would react and he hit the roof.

Then, I see he has downloaded a load of apps on his phone that delete messages after being received. Says that he shares pictures with his mates.

I also came across a message he sent to a woman asking if he could send her his favourite tshirt and if she could take provocative pictures and return them!! Again the usual of 'I'd be the happiest man if I could wake up next to you every day'. Confronted him and he said it meant nothing. He wanted to make himself feel better. He has never met them in person.

He also said that he loves me, but he's not in love with me. next thing, he's sending messages to me saying how much he loves me.

He makes my skin crawl. He's almost 30 and acting in this way!

He won't give me access to money, says I have to ask when I want something. Got a 8k bonus, gave me 300 of it and blew the rest on God knows what! Can't tell me. Says I'm lucky he baths his daughter. He has brought up separation a few times but when I agree he backtracks saying I'm not taking his kids away.

I'm at a loss as to what to do. He says he wants to make it work. Why should I bother. I don't trust him. I don't want to be near him. I also feel like the bad person if I was to leave. We have 2 kids now, 2 and 6 months.

Any advice appreciated x

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catlover40 · 25/03/2015 18:53

Leave him. You have made it clear how you feel and he is not listening. He is clearly a controlling man and things will only get worse i have been through similar and it got much worse.

ScrumbleBee · 27/03/2015 08:40

So! Found out last night he is still messaging his lady friend! I told him it's her or his family. He's not willing to cease talking to her, he says I'm being unreasonable!! He said he was talking behind my back because he knew I'd be angry, no shit!

So, I've told him I'm leaving. If his friendship is that important, he should keep it. He's begging me not to leave, but at the same time refusing to cut contact!!

Told him to have a look at his kids and see what he is giving up for a 'friend' that lives 5000 miles away.

He makes me so angry, yet I feel like the bad person. I need to be free of all this worry and insecurity he has instilled in me. Last night when we were arguing he said, if you're that insecure, then leave! So I just said, well, why do you think I'm copying all my pictures off your hard drive lol.

I hope I'm doing the right thing!

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Cherryapple1 · 27/03/2015 09:07

You know you are.

goodnessgraciousgouda · 27/03/2015 09:10

I can't see a single reason why you would stay with this man, other than a sense of obligation. And that's the worst reason there is.

Leave. Just leave. If he is in the army, are you in barracks? I remember from previous threads someone talking about family support officers? I odn't know if that's applicable to you, but if so, please do go and speak to them. My understanding is that they would be able to give you support and help you.

He is already a total failure and a loser. But he doesn't have the right to drag you down with him.

Personally, I don't even understand why you gave him a choice of you or this woman - it's clear that he will always choose other people, as he has been doing your entire marriage. It's time that YOU made the choice.

Good luck. I didn't mean any of that to come out harshly.

MrNoseybonk · 27/03/2015 09:14

What a failure of a "man"!
He's worried about being seen for what he is - a massive wanker and a failure.
Hope you have the courage and support to really leave him.

merrywindow · 27/03/2015 09:26

You could throw a rock into a crowd and find a better partner.
^^This.

What would you say to your best friend if she was in your position? Be kind to yourself and don't be afraid to ask for help. No need to keep his dirty little secret for him. Flowers

And don't feel like a bad mum because you count down the hours until your children are in bed. I think we all do this sometimes, especially when they are small and can be very draining/relentless. You are there for them that is what matters.

ScrumbleBee · 27/03/2015 09:28

Thanks for all the support Smile My family are helping me out. My brother is house hunting for me, as I'm moving back up north to be by family. Dad has offered to pay deposits so I just need to get packing! Don't know what I'd do without my family and all you lovelies for support xx

I will get onto welfare and see what my options are with them. I know I can stay here for 90 days to get back on my feet. I will be out in 10 ha. Need a fresh start

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babygiraffe86 · 27/03/2015 09:42

Its wonderful that you have the family support back at home.

and that you've spoken to them, you don't need the stress of this man.

no-one who respects you would refuse to cut contact with someone if they believe it was hurting you.

You and your children will have a tough time at the beginning - you'll miss him (but not him as a person, you'll miss the company - but by the sounds of it he hasn't been much company)

but then, one day it'll hit you how strong you've been and how great you feel.

Good Luck!

hellsbellsmelons · 27/03/2015 09:53

I was glad to see your update.
If there was ever a straight forward LTB thread, this was it.
You are going to be sooooo much happier away from this vile creature.
Get to your family asap and get your new life underway.
I wish you all the luck in the world.
Well done on being strong and getting away.

When you get settled, please contact Womens Aid and enrol to do their 'Freedom Programme'. It will help you to see abuse and reset your boundaries.

But well done!

TheSingingMonkey · 27/03/2015 10:48

Well done OP. You are absolutely doing the right thing.

Jackieharris · 27/03/2015 10:55

Great, wishing you good luck on your fresh start!

Flowers
ScrumbleBee · 27/03/2015 13:21

I feel like such a horrible person. He's begged and cried and I just feel like shit. He's making me question my decision. I'm going to lie here and cry for the rest of the day.

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GoooRooo · 27/03/2015 13:28

You know you made the right decision. He is being an arse, and has form for it so you should know better than to take any notice of him.

You are doing the right thing for you and your children. You all deserve much more than this idiot.

merrywindow · 27/03/2015 13:29

The fact that you are worried you might be a horrible person tells us that you are a decent human being. By all means cry. But know that you deserve love and respect that this man seems incapable of giving you.

HellKitty · 27/03/2015 13:34

Yay! You're leaving the twat. Hope his phone keeps him warm at night. Well done you Grin

Cherryapple1 · 27/03/2015 13:36

You are making the right decision - do not let him undermine you or minimise his behaviour.

hellsbellsmelons · 27/03/2015 14:06

Aha - he's 'hoovering' you back in.
Don't fall for it.
You know what he's like. You know he's a nasty piece of work.
That will not change if you take him back. It really is that simple.
Keep strong and keep going.
Cry all you like but keep that resolve.
Try not to engage with him at all.

duftlys · 27/03/2015 15:05

he's no idea what love is.

to tell you he's not "in love" with you while he's downstairs messaging strangers and wanking, omg, be grateful he's not in love with you.

duftlys · 27/03/2015 15:07

Ps you are not horrible.

has he made you feel like a cold hearted bitch for not forgiving him?!
so basically if you were 'nice', he coudl do whatever he liked and then if you were 'nice' you'd have to forgive him!?!?!? You're not obliged to put up with it. You don't OWE him anything that you don't want to give.

wallypops · 27/03/2015 15:25

I am cheering you on - run for the north. I promise that your life without him will be so so so so so much better. Clearly your family think he's a wanker too.

Run girl run.

TheSingingMonkey · 27/03/2015 15:30

He's manipulating you OP. He knows what he's doing.

NeedABumChange · 27/03/2015 15:31

You've been together 5yrs and he's spent at least 4 of them messaging other women? Paying women over the internet? What a scumbag.

Fingeronthebutton · 27/03/2015 15:33

This has got to be a joke. Nobody puts up with that.

hellsbellsmelons · 27/03/2015 15:39

Well Fingeronthebutton you've been on here a while and you know very well that women actually put up with worse than this sometimes.
For people who have never been abused in any way it's very hard to understand (I am one of those people by the way).
But after a few years on here you can see how and why it happens.
Scary, manipulative, women hating arseholes!

KittensOnAPlane · 27/03/2015 16:07

good luck OP, any time you feel like you are going to cave, please read your original post, and imagine what you would tell your DD to do xxx

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