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Really hurt and fed up

77 replies

HelloWheels · 25/06/2015 16:59

I have been with my partner for just over three years. We have a 20 month old DS.
I don't like the way that DP speaks to me. If I get upset about anything he has done, he just gets angry.

A few weeks ago, we went out and he got drunk. DS was staying at his grandparents. I was sober because I was driving. When we got back we had sex, he asked me for anal. I said no, he kept touching my bum hole anyway and he kept slapping my bum cheeks, which is normally ok but he was doing it really hard so I asked him to stop, he stopped for a bit then carried on. I told him to stop. After a couple of minutes he started slapping me again saying that he "had to"!?! I pulled away and he asked if I wanted to stop. I said yes and started crying. He looked at me and said "stop crying!", followed later by "what's the matter?" I said "why would I tell you what the matter is? You've just told me to stop crying! Actually the matter is that you kept slapping me after I asked you to stop!" I left the bedroom and came downstairs and he went to sleep.

A couple of hours later he got up and came downstairs and started sorting out his stuff for work the next day. Then he said to me "don't call the police because I will know it was you" I didn't know what he meant but realised that he was planning on driving back to his house, 15 miles away. I tried to stop him, because he was drunk and I was worried he would crash. I stood behind his car to stop him. He reversed the car into me (very slowly so I wasn't at risk of injury) I stepped back, he did it again, he was very determined to go so I moved and let him go. I couldn't ring the police as his car is a very common make and model and I couldn't recall the reg number so it would have been useless info.

The next day, after no texts or communication at all he came back in the evening very humble and apologetic. I told him to never drink like that around me again.

Last weekend we were away staying with friends. He was drinking on Saturday night but not too heavily. When we went to bed, we were chatting very amicably about stuff. Then he called me a "snob" (which made no sense whatsoever in the context of the conversation and isn't true at all anyway) he then repeated it twice more saying "you are a fucking snob". I ignored him as he was drunk. the next day I said I was upset that he had called me a snob he told me not to be silly, that it had been a joke and he hadn't meant it. I said it wasn't funny and that he had repeated it and added in "fucking" for emphasis. He dismissed my feelings.

Fast forward a couple of days and he annoyed me about something else. I said I was fed up with the way that he was behaving towards me recently and wanted to know what was going on. He asked for an example. I said "well you called me a snob on Saturday" he said I was "being a child" about it. I said that I didn't like name calling, especially from a partner and that if you have upset someone it is normal to try and sort it out rather than dismiss them. He said that he thought I had lied to him about how my marriage ended and suggested that my ExH was the one that left me, because of my unreasonableness. He walked away and went for a shower. That night he didn't come to bed or talk to me any further and slept on the sofa.

Now he is acting like nothing has happened. I don't know what to do. He makes me feel like I am making mountains out of molehills all the time.Hmm

A few months ago I said that I don't feel loved by him and he said "you're wrong" and that was it. No hugs or reassurance or anything and I was really upset. Nothing has changed. He barely touches me, very rarely says he loves me. Only texts to ask me stuff etc. I don't know what to do. I feel really unappreciated but when I talk to him he makes me feel like I am just whining.

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CrabbyTheCrabster · 25/06/2015 21:12

I feel so stupid to have fallen for him.

You're not stupid - he didn't show his true colours until you were shackled to him with a child and he got complacent.

He will just laugh at me, or get angry.

Where is your fury, woman??? Angry He's treated you like shit! 20 month DS... you're going to have a toddler soon and learn to deal with immature displays of pique and tantrums... dealing with this entitled manchild will be good practice.

'You have hurt me physically and emotionally. You treat me with no respect. I have given you chance after chance. It's over. From now on, all contact will be via email to arrange contact between you and your son.'

Rinse and repeat. Rinse and repeat.

Do this for your son. Do this for yourself. It's not your fault - it's his!

CrabbyTheCrabster · 25/06/2015 21:17

I know this isn't what you envisioned when you thought about you two raising your child together, but re-read your OP and my summary, and think about what you would advise a friend or stranger in your position to do, in your situation. Would you tell her to stay, that it will get better? Or would you tell her that if he's treating you like this now, then it's only going to get worse, and that she should get the fuck away from him now and build a life for her and her son?

I don't often post on Relationships, and I rarely join in choruses of LeaveTheBastard, but in this case, the way he's treating you made me feel really fucking angry. Why would you give someone like that a second (3rd/4th/100th) chance?

Paddlingduck · 25/06/2015 21:44

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Meerka · 25/06/2015 21:48

crabby um yes I thought I had? Have I missed something? (it's quite possible!)

From what I read this man reversed into her. slowly, it's true, but reversed into her drunk. Twice. Plus lots of godawful stuff that no decent man would do.

Sadly it can be very, very hard to leave an abusive man. If she can't manage it this time I think her best bet is to call Women's Aid.

OP can you ask someone to be with you when you tell him it's over?

Meerka · 25/06/2015 21:48

DO yes I mised that she already has a son.

So sorry poster. Don't know how I missed that :(

It makes it even more vital.

Wishing you the best of luck.

CrabbyTheCrabster · 25/06/2015 22:00

Meerka sorry I was a bit harsh there. Was all puffed up and furious on behalf of the OP. Grin

Meerka · 25/06/2015 22:06

Blush sorry, I do try to read threads carefully! Obviously need to mark me card "Must Do Better" this time!

goddessofsmallthings · 25/06/2015 22:07

There's something strangely familiar about the OP... have you namechanged Wheels?

HelloWheels · 25/06/2015 22:40

I have name changed. Ive not posted on here for about a year. He was a dick last summer and I kicked him out then took him back. Stupid me.

I nearly didn't even post this because I seriously thought it was all trivial stuff. Even now when I read my OP it doesn't seem that bad. I am the frog in the pan of water. Blush

The summary someone posted is very helpful though, that shocked me.

I need to take action. I hear myself complaining to my friends about his behaviour (not the full details to any one person because I know they would tell me to leave and I'd be too embarrassed) but I'm still with him.

I'm sitting under a tree full of pigeons and complaining about getting covered in pigeon shit. Sad

I need to get up and walk away from the pigeon tree.

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mrstweefromtweesville · 26/06/2015 00:08

I'm sure you'll do that now.
He really isn't good for you at all. Get him out of your life.

NameChange30 · 26/06/2015 00:23

"I'm sitting under a tree full of pigeons and complaining about getting covered in pigeon shit. sad

I need to get up and walk away from the pigeon tree."

OP, you are so right. And this is one of the most eloquent things I've read on MN.

RUN AWAY FROM THE PIGEON TREE.

TendonQueen · 26/06/2015 00:52

OK, so make the move. Is the place you live in yours only, as in his name is not on the lease or mortgage? Does he still live in his house (the one he drove back to), there aren't tenants in it or anything? Those things shape your next best options. You could do as madison said and change the locks, you could look for somewhere else if he has a claim on your place. Either way it might help to stay somewhere else short term (eg go to your parents for j weekend or week and text him to say it's over then). I wouldn't bother trying to have a discussion with him as you know you'll be treated with contempt. Keep it all as brief as you can.

Viviennemary · 26/06/2015 01:27

I agree with going to your parents and sending him a text or phoning him. He deserves no consideration as he has given you none. Don't enter into any of the whys and wherefores and give him a chance to argue. he sounds totally horrible and you should get out immmediately.

HelloWheels · 26/06/2015 08:17

It's done.

I had to go out and he was still stirring and half asleep. I stood by him until he opened his eyes and said "what?" I said "I've had enough of this relationship and need you to go"
His response?
"Well that's a nice line to wake me up with!"
Seriously, three years together and a baby and that was his response! I honestly don't think he gives a shot about me. He's said he will move his stuff out this weekend, I'm going away with the bairn.

He lives here but has a house that he is planning to rent out soon so it had to be now, before he gets a tenant in!

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Meerka · 26/06/2015 08:36

Very good to hear.

hello, put all your vital paperwork with a trusted neighbour / friend today. Plus anything you couldn't bear to loose.

He might think you're joking and he might very well start begging you to change your mind. After all, he'll have to move out and have all the inconvenience of doing stuff for himself now.

Stick to your guns. Is there any chance you could pack his stuff and give it him? He -might- be ok, but a lot of highly unpleasant men like him would take the chance of you being away at the weekend to go through the house and take a lot of stuff or ruin it.

HelloWheels · 26/06/2015 08:41

I think he'll be ok. He is very concerned about how he is perceived by the outside world, very keen to be seen as "respectable" he would hate his parents to find out or have a visit from the police or anything so I think I'm safe but I'll take some stuff with me just in case.

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HelloWheels · 26/06/2015 08:42

He hates being told what to do and knows how much his stuff around my house irritates me so it's more likely he will be too busy this weekend and leave all his shit here until he's ready. In which case I'll box it up and deliver it to his parents next week.

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CrabbyTheCrabster · 26/06/2015 08:48

Bloody Well Done OP!! Flowers

You've just lost 14 stone (or whatever the shithead weighs) in useless weight. I bet you feel lighter now!

CrabbyTheCrabster · 26/06/2015 08:50

Wise words from Meerka there... don't trust him not to do something sly and nasty as 'payback' for you taking control and kicking him out.

AttilaTheMeerkat · 26/06/2015 09:01

Stay away from the pigeon tree permanently this time around and do not take him back.

Re an earlier comment of yours:-
"Is it really abuse though? Maybe he's just crap at emotions and communicating?"

No, abuse is never related to "misunderstandings" or lack of communication. Its about power and control.

If he has keys I would get the locks changed. I would pack up his stuff asap and remove it from your home. Take important documents, photos and paperwork with you or leave these with a trusted person. I would not trust him to not damage your property in some way; he will find some way of punishing you for having the gall to leave him be it physical or emotional.

I would also suggest that you look at and enrol on Womens Aid Freedom Programme as this could really help you going forward.

viridus · 26/06/2015 10:09

I would just like to say that because of his dangerous behaviour I would change the locks etc, do not trust him one millimetre.
I am guessing he will use emotional blackmailing tactics, to persuade you to get back with him.
What you need is time out to process what has happened, you will see things more clearly and come to realise what danger you and little one has been in. This man is dangerous, and dangerous people are unpredictable.

HelloWheels · 26/06/2015 12:38

He's just rang me to accuse me of hiding his mobile phone because he can't find it! Why the fuck would I hide his phone? I'm not 12 ffs! and I would prefer to be able to contact him than not because of ds. He's off to work in a bit and I'm out of the house with ds.

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viridus · 26/06/2015 13:07

Perhaps he has something on his phone he is hiding from you?
Unfortunately he may not care at all about his child, a caring father does not put the mother of his child in danger.
Regarding contact by phone, you may want to contact him regarding the child, but he may not. Do you think he is behaving like a responsible father?

Sorry to be blunt, but you have to think about you and little one's safety.

HelloWheels · 26/06/2015 20:39

I found the phone. Checked it and nothing dodgy on there. In a moment of mischief I changed the settings for the ringtone when I call him to a very positive song about a female. He is technologically incompetent so won't have a clue how to change it back. Petty I know and possibly provocative but it made me laugh to myself.

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HelloWheels · 26/06/2015 20:41

He has another child with an ex of his and behaves responsibly etc with her and her mum so I think he will make a better ex than a dp.

Feeling sad now. And lonely.

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