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It's time to go, isn't it?

59 replies

Formerdoormat · 25/10/2015 09:28

New account because I can't NC for the life of me.

Background: 'D'P and I have DD, 11 months. Unplanned baby at a 'bad time' ( last year of uni for him, mid dissertation). When DD was 10 days old, he kissed someone else. I found out, but we worked through it as I put it down to the stress of a new baby-big changes in life. A few months later, I found out he'd been using chat sites to talk to other women and even paid for them. Again, I brushed over it because it was easier than accepting he's a pig and dealing with a split. I come from a single parent family and have never wanted that for DD. Since then, everything's been fine. Not perfect, but I assumed this is just what life after a baby is like.

So, last night he went out for a colleagues birthday. Comes back at 1am and was very drunk so I put up the sofa bed. His phone was in the room and I don't know why but I looked at it. Turns out he's been looking at local hook up sites and KIK(?) local sites too.

I need to end this, don't i? For DD's sake and for mine too. I'm scared, it means everything changes. We're meant to be moving back in with my parents in December for two years so he can do his masters and give us a chance to save for a deposit on a house. I haven't told him I know yet, I don't know how to or what to say. Our tenancy runs out in December, and I've just sent out family invites to DD's first birthday party.

I'm not angry or sad or surprised, really. Which says everything, doesn't it?

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magoria · 25/10/2015 12:32

Can you get any money back on the couples break? Or take a friend/your mum instead?

Formerdoormat · 25/10/2015 12:48

It was my birthday present from him, I didn't pay for it but it would be nice to take a friend and go away for a bit.

I'll be contacting my DM shortly and asking her to collect DD and I and short term things we need tomorrow while he is out the house.

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Formerdoormat · 26/10/2015 10:06

Update: I'm leaving this morning. Bags are packed, letter written. I went to see a friend last night and cried a lot but feel better for it. I'm not sure how I'll feel later on today but for now, I know i am making the right choice, no matter how sad I am.

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rainbowstardrops · 26/10/2015 10:14

I don't have anything useful to say but I hope all will turn out as ok as is possible Flowers

RiceCrispieTreats · 26/10/2015 10:20

It's going to be a very tough moment emotionally, but you seem so sensible and prepared. It will work out fine.

You will have your parents to help you, and you will find solutions for all the other practical aspects. DD will thrive. And so will you, once you are no longer in a relationship with someone who doesn't respect you.

Good luck today, don't hesitate to take time off if you feel you need it, and to rely on friends for emotional support for a while.

Jan45 · 26/10/2015 11:44

Well done, he had plenty chances and proved to you that he's as untrustworthy as a car salesman.

Nothing wrong with a single parent upbringing, anything would be preferable than to share a house with this idiot.

Stay strong.

Sansoora · 26/10/2015 12:11

You have lovely parents who you know will let you stay with them indefinitely - its more than half this battle won.

You are on your way to a new life.

Well done you. Smile

Emilyjane101 · 26/10/2015 12:22

You sound like a brilliant mum and are very strong, you will be fine.

I wish my mum had made a brave decision instead of staying with my DF as she didn't want a 'broken home', (her words) little did she know it was still very much broken, and my sis and I were reminded of that every day in their loveless marriage of resentment and bitterness. Make a fabulous life for you and you LO.

WanderingTrolley1 · 26/10/2015 12:26

Good luck, OP. You deserve so much more.

HorseyCool · 26/10/2015 13:11

Good luck OP! Once DD is in bed tonight have a glass of wine and a bath.

AnyFucker · 26/10/2015 13:14
Thanks

Better things (and better men, when you are ready) await you

staffiegirl · 26/10/2015 14:56

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Muckogy · 26/10/2015 15:29

well done OP.
Flowers
never, ever take him back, no matter what he promises. his sort never change.

Formerdoormat · 26/10/2015 17:11

He would have got home at 2pm and seen the letter - i haven't heard a thing which I guess speaks for itself but I can't help but feel like he doesn't care. He hasn't even asked after DD.

Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot. I feel empty, like it's not real but I know that it is. My appetite has gone completely and the sick feeling is still there. Wine, stupid films with DM this evening I think.

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ImperialBlether · 26/10/2015 17:19

I reckon he'll be trying to cover his tracks. You're so lucky you could just go to your parents' home; it meant you could act immediately it happened.

Take care of yourself now. You will be in shock and that can last quite a while.

Flowers
AnyFucker · 26/10/2015 17:22

It sounds like the rotten cowardly fucker was just waiting for you to end it, because he was too chickenshit to do it himself [fhlangry]

AnyFucker · 26/10/2015 17:22
Halloween Angry
contractor6 · 26/10/2015 17:27
Flowers
Formerdoormat · 26/10/2015 18:23

I just thought he'd at least ask about DD, but nothing at all. I'm just glad she's so young that she isn't asking questions

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AnyFucker · 26/10/2015 18:25

And that's why it's best you end this now and keep it ended

Before she starts to realise how shit it is

PrincessHairyMclary · 26/10/2015 18:27

Chances are this is just the eye of the storm. It normally gets worse before it gets better. His probably shocked you have actually left. You'll need to stay strong, as he realizes his ego has been dented he may well get quite nasty. If this happens log everything.

Enjoy your new life, I have always lived separately from DDs dad the first couple of years were tough with court etc but now we rub along fine.

Formerdoormat · 26/10/2015 18:28

You're right, I know you are. Sadness is turning to anger, which I'm assuming is normal?

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AnyFucker · 26/10/2015 18:31

Yes, it's normal.

BitOutOfPractice · 26/10/2015 18:58

My guess is he doesn't think you know everything. And he doesn't think you're serious. So he'll try and style this out - till you start doubting yourself. Don't. You are right to leave and he is a tosser

Formerdoormat · 26/10/2015 20:22

I've just heard from him. He hopes DD and I are safe and that I do not deserve the person he is.

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