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DH said something and I think it's a dealbreaker.

38 replies

DuchessOfEssex · 19/05/2015 15:57

Bit of background: I am NC with my parents as they are emotionally abusive narcissists who have said and done some terrible things to me. DH is (or rather, I thought he was, supportive about this and on my side). DH has a habit of saying things that aren't pleasant then making out that it's my fault and storming off and then sulking when I pull him up on things or get upset.

Last night he got back from work in a foul mood and started moaning at me as I was making a pasta meal and he wanted meat. When I said he was out of order speaking to me like that he said "You're just like your mother". I got upset and said not to ever say that again, and was crying, and he stormed out and said he needed to get away from me.

He got home an hour later and said he was sick of my attitude, and I told him to pack his bags, which is when he started backpedalling, saying I had taken it the wrong way (!!!).

I really feel like it's a dealbreaker and I cannot get past it. He knows how much I hate my mother and about how much abuse I've suffered and about how I have always tried so so very hard NOT to be like her!

Any advice? x

OP posts:
Joysmum · 19/05/2015 20:01

This took me back to when I was about 12.

I remember my mum and dad having a big argument and mum dissolving in tears saying she was scared she was turning into her mother. Mum went NC when pregnant to protect me from her.

My dad was nothing but supportive, despite the big argument they were in the middle of.

That's the way it should be, he'd never have hurt her as your DH has as that's the worst thing anyone could say and he knew it.

MistressDeeCee · 19/05/2015 20:11

Another emotionally abusive narcissist in the making, and I think you know it. Well done for knowing your own worth, that his behaviour is not acceptable. Ive been there, years ago with a charming man everybody liked and admired, lovely ways..except at home the charm mask came off he was an absolute demon. I once got told off for preparing cheese on toast in the wrong way! Of course, he was all I ever wanted in a man for the first say 5 years. After that, he was unrecognisable. Kicking him to the kerb was the best thing I did. & it'll be the best thing you do for yourself, rather than stay with this man who thinks he is going to get away with cruelly pushing your buttons for years on end.

& my mum has a degree in narcissism...still didnt stop me getting with a narc tho. I now know a lot better

PeppermintCrayon · 20/05/2015 08:16

^He always says it's my fault that he's changed

Overall I am not happy^

These are dealbreakers, OP. You deserve to be happy and to live only with people who respect you. If anyone sounds similar to your parents it is him.

CamelHump · 20/05/2015 08:25

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whatisforteamum · 20/05/2015 19:10

interesting thread as much of this applies to me the only difference is my dh was lovely for about 24 yrs and i was hoping he would change back as i am constantly walking on eggshells (good job we have different days off) and my boss was even worse to everyone not just me until he realised DF is dying of advanced cancer.
It is no way to live OP.My DH would never say i was like my DM and he has said some mean things.I was beggining to think it was my fault until someone said everyone at work likes me :)

KetchupIsNearlyAVegetable · 20/05/2015 21:35

How can you say your relationship is OK?

That's insane.

What is your definition of OK?

Jux · 20/05/2015 22:49

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/698029-Right-listen-up-everybody Read the opening post. Please.

whatisforteamum · 21/05/2015 07:28

Thanks jux

Jux · 21/05/2015 11:52

Are you OK, What?

Jux · 21/05/2015 11:55

Duchess, did you read that opening post? Did you read the bit about modelling some warped view of relationships possibly from childhood? Do youhink that might have some relevance to you?

If I've got that wrong, I apologise. Thanks

mrssnodge · 22/05/2015 12:26

Whilst I was making a meal for my Exh, - I cant remember what the meal was but I will never forget his line- "Whats this shite? No wonder your dad left your mum, if she gave him this kind of shite to eat"
He did trun into Exh after a lot further nasty behaviour etc. but I will never forget/forgive that statement as my dad did run off with OW when I was a kid.
Ex is now married again nd I feel sorry for his new wife!!

SommerenAldrigKommer · 22/05/2015 17:44

I was told I was "too fucking stupid to cook a readymeal". Because I'd added broccoli to it.

I also feel sorry for the wet lettuce he's with now.

newnamesamegame · 22/05/2015 19:56

mrsnodge jesus. What a charmer...

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