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Found something interesting on partners phone...

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NotSpeaking · 21/12/2015 10:24

We haven't spoken in 3 days, this is really bad. We never not speak. Have been together 11 years, 2 kids under 4 and Im currently heavily pregnant at 8 months with number 3.
The problem is I find him totally inconsiderate. He was depressed for a while and started exercising which was great, but means I have to cook for him at 9/10 pm at night after he has got home from work and done his training. My 2yr old is getting up 3 times a night for some reason and my bladder is waking me up 7 times a night (no bladder infection checked with doctor) To say Im knackered is an under statement. He also falls asleep on the sofa and doesnt come upstairs until 5am which again wakes me up.
He is still being snappy at me with pressures of work and because Im hormonal I do a bit of silent crying about it. Think Ive started to cry everyday, usually Im not so sensitive, Im quite tough nut but at the moment Im not. I have tried to let it go over my head and not react but he woke me up after I had finally got to sleep and I just totally lost it. Earlier in the day I had tried to nap but because he was tickling our 4year old it was making her scream her head off, which obviously woke me again. Since I lost it, he refused to talk to me and we haven't spoken since Friday. We never not speak EVER.
Its been a slow slow burner of me becoming more and more frustrated. I have approached him many times in different ways telling him how tired I am and how he needs to be more considerate. It goes in one ear and out the other. We also havent had sex in months due to miscarriage worries and i find he never initiates any kind of loving kiss and cuddle to me. Looked on his phone and all I can see is porn sites in his history. Im quite liberal so I dont usually mind but today Ive actually seen him looking at an escort sites for escorts in the area where he comes on his way home via train. Im not sure what to think because he looked last night??

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AnyFucker · 21/12/2015 16:58

Well done, OP. It may take some time, but I really hope today is the start of you freeing yourself from this cunt.

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AnyFucker · 21/12/2015 16:59

No offence, lovey, but I can totally see how your own mother trained you to accept so little from men. Don't hand that same lesson to your own kids. Make that your goal.

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EveryLittleThing · 21/12/2015 16:59

Have PM'd you

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petalsandstars · 21/12/2015 17:02

Can you get some cash back with the shopping each time and squirrel it away or does he ask for receipts?

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Enoughalreadyyou · 21/12/2015 18:28

He will be seeing escorts no doubt about it. Dump his cunting arse. You sound wonderful you don't need this shit now. Hope everything goes really well for you.

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Preciousxbane · 21/12/2015 18:36

There is an absolutely horrible old saying that I heard when I worked in an almost all male environment.

Barefoot in summer pregnant in winter.

It was basically saying do this to your woman to keep her in her place and I hate to say it but reading your posts reminds me of this completely.

I'm glad you have found some strength here as it is a clear case of LTB.

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NotSpeaking · 21/12/2015 19:04

He's just got home. Didn't ring me to pick him up, rang doorbell so I went to open it. Wouldn't even make eye contact with me, has a face like Thunder on him. He actually really angry with me

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LavenderDoll · 21/12/2015 19:11

Stay safe OP
He sounds awful.
I hope your mum gets behind you and helps you to break free

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WhoooshFlooosh · 21/12/2015 19:16

Well done op. Spare room bedroom sounds like a safe haven for you.
Ignore the face like thunder & concentrate on what you want & need.
Pleased to hear you have confided in your mum.
Lots of small steps will get you where you want to be.

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icandothis64 · 21/12/2015 19:18

Take strength from these messages notspeaking. Has he ever been physically violent to you?

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Marilynsbigsister · 21/12/2015 19:29

Anyone who wants to know why I have banged on about ' if he loves you enough to make babies, he loves you enough to marry you' ... Take heed of this thread . No marriage. No babies !!!. It's not anything to do with morality/Christianity/ ( I'm not particularly thrilled by either creed) it's about RIGHTS. without them, (and so many are) women, especially are screwed.

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NotSpeaking · 21/12/2015 19:37

Never ever been violent towards me.

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RomComPhooey · 21/12/2015 19:50

Yet.

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WhoooshFlooosh · 21/12/2015 19:51

That is so true, Marilyn if you aren't married & have babies & it goes tits up you are far more vulnerable.
I'm not a fan of marriage - been there, done that twice.
Crazy world.

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WhoooshFlooosh · 21/12/2015 19:54

Rights - that's a whole new thread. Rights if you marry the twunt, none if you don't.

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NotSpeaking · 21/12/2015 20:06

It's been 11 years Rom, he may be something's but he's no woman beater.

There are so many more couples that don't get married. It's a shame they don't change the law.

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icandothis64 · 21/12/2015 20:35

So pleased to hear that as I was worried for you. So you have an unpleasant atmosphere. But not a dangerous one. Take strength I from his behaviours. It will be so much harder once he stats to sweet talk you. And he will. Use this group notspeaking. They can offer support with no other motive than to support you b

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MoominPie22 · 21/12/2015 20:40

Notspeaking So sorry you're going thru this but you've got a ton of support and info on here, I hope you have even more in real life as you need your mates and family to rally around. Don't be shy, get them all onboard!

How odd, does he not have a door key? Also, he sounds like he's been working on imprisoning you over the years.

Did you confront him yet about the escort site?? I would be curious as to his reaction, but I realise you may not want him knowing you checked his phone.

So glad you've got a plan and are motivated to be proactive in changing your circumstances. What a bastard! Flowers You're doing great but, as has been suggested, you need to inform yourself of your rights asap and def get some real life support to get thru this. You're gonna need all the practical/emotional support you can get and who knows how he's gonna react when he finds out?

I'm not sure how he'll react when you stop being his skivvy, even, but good on you for eventually putting your foot down. Let us know how it goes...At least on MN you can be sure there's plenty of women well equipped to advise as they've unfortunately gone through similar to you. Sad

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cestlavielife · 21/12/2015 20:50

You don't know he won't push shove or get violent.

Please be careful. Fully charged mobile on you at all times and call 999 if he gets agressive.

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BastardGoDarkly · 21/12/2015 21:10

Hello op.
I'm just wondering, do you think he could have started taking steroids? I know it's very common with men who suddenly start going to the gym and take to it in a big way.

He sounds like an arsehole anyway, I'm so pleased to see you're taking steps to change your life, you'll never look back Flowers

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NotSpeaking · 21/12/2015 21:18

He wouldn't do steroids no he doesn't go to the gym or lift weights. He does it at home.

I can't stand the atmosphere tonight. Just making me feel like shit. Sat here crying again. This can't be good for a pregnant woman.

Not going to say I know about escorts, need to be able to access his phone if I need too. He will change password.

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BastardGoDarkly · 21/12/2015 21:20

Don't cry love, have a nice bath, is there a TV in the spare room? Or take a book to bed, and just try and relax

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AyeAmarok · 21/12/2015 21:47

The house is in his name, the money I do make goes straight on my daughters school fees and sons nursery costs. He hasn't made any kind of will. I'd be literally out with not a penny to my name.

He won't ever marry you OP, not while he has this massive hold over you that makes you bend to his will, cook his dinner and generally run round after him servicing his needs and wants.

You may need to make your peace with this. Start saving your money and walk. Start afresh on your own (with maintenance, don't forget), I bet your home will be a wonderful, happy place very quickly with just you and the DC there Smile

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springydaffs · 21/12/2015 22:07

Iiwy I'd pretend to be doe-eyed a bit. I don't mean besotted I mean dumb. Make out you're reluctantly setting some boundaries but that you're still onside. Don't go in all hard or he'll snap shut everything financial ie start hiding stuff (is he self-employed?). Meanwhile get everything sorted on the quiet to fuck him over get what you can.

So glad you've woken up. He sounds vile.

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