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DH just walked out

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expatinscotland · 18/12/2006 19:44

We had another row. He left around 6.

Came back in briefly. Wouldn't take his jacket off when DD1 asked him to.

Said he'd 'Had enough of your (mine) shit' and walked back out.

Last week we had a row that went awry pretty badly.

I put some clothes out for him.

I'm sick his temper.

Of course, all the arguments are my fault. I don't listen. I talk over him. Etc. Etc.

Luckily tomorrow's my last day at work before the holidays so I'll be able to sort out childcare for hte new year.

But that's me single mum of 2 for now.

He wouldn't even talk to DD1. Of course, I'm sure that's my fault, too.

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pedilia · 18/12/2006 19:55

So sorry to hear this expat- you sound remarkably upbeat though, good on you.

Pruni · 18/12/2006 19:55

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asleep · 18/12/2006 20:00

oh expat, sorry to hear that

Cappuccino · 18/12/2006 20:02

oh expat you're such a fighter

hope you get something good soon to make your Christmas

Glitterygookwithchocsonthetree · 18/12/2006 20:04

expat.

But, by God, you are one amazing woman.

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expatinscotland · 18/12/2006 20:04

He'll come back to pick another fight.

I'm tired of it.

Just put DD1 to bed and going to clean up this tip.

I'm not perfect. Neither is he, though.

I rang his mobile b/c DD1 wanted to say goodnight. He didn't pick up.

She just kept saying, 'Daddy's away. He not coming back.'

Probably not. Or not for long.

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foxinsocks · 18/12/2006 20:06

oh expat - and you must be knackered with all dd1's ill health as well. I am sorry.

I hate to say it but I so recognise that resigned attitude you have (I'm so like that myself) but please don't cut your nose off to spite your face. If you think there's a chance that it could work out, don't feel you're letting yourself down by calling him (eventually, I don't mean right now).

I hope he cools down a bit and you're able to sort something out. Sick children, working, Xmas round the corner - it's a recipe for stress and arguments really .

welshboris · 18/12/2006 20:07

Your poor DDs.

You'll be fine Expat, youre one of the strongest women I "know"
Have a Welsh hug x

DeckthehallswithboughsofhollyL · 18/12/2006 20:07

Sorry to hear this expat. Thinking of you

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expatinscotland · 18/12/2006 20:07

He's pretty pissed. He walked out w/o even taking off his shoes.

I thought, 'Why'd you come back in here at all?' but just said nothing.

Poor DD1.

I feel like I've fucked up her life.

I'm good at fucking up lives.

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expatinscotland · 18/12/2006 20:08

It's not the being single I mind anymore, actually.

Gawd knows there's plenty of company!

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welshboris · 18/12/2006 20:09

It's not your fault and you havent fucked up the girls lives. You are their mother and youre there for them x

DeckTheHallsWithFRAUsOfHolly · 18/12/2006 20:09

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expatinscotland · 18/12/2006 20:10

I do fuck up peoples' lives, though. Mostly my own. My life's been one giant cock up.

I don't mind that. That's my lookout.

But the DDs.

They love their daddy so much.

This sucks.

But what can I do? I can't make him stay. And there's no talking to him. He just starts shouting and arguing again.

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jalopy · 18/12/2006 20:10

Sorry to hear your woes, expat. What timing

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expatinscotland · 18/12/2006 20:11

I'm glad I've got some time off, tbh. Then again, work always helps me cope.

I can just forget about it for a few hours and focus on something else besides the continually sorry state of things.

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SchneeBallFight · 18/12/2006 20:11

This is not your fault - as you said neither of you are perfect and you havent fucked up your DDs lives - you are strong and intelligent and as far as I can see from here your DDs are your priority.

tiredemma · 18/12/2006 20:12

im sorry to hear this expat, you always offer shithot advice to other people on here.

How do feel if he does come back? can it be repaired? or are you just papering over the cracks?

whensantagotstuckupAITCHimney · 18/12/2006 20:12

shite. hope this is different soon... he might be a pain in the arse (and so might you ), but do you know how often you quote him and his comments on here? i hope that you'll find things worth saving about your relationship, whether or not you stay together iykwim?

SchneeBallFight · 18/12/2006 20:13

even if you and him split up - it might be better in the long run for the DDs to see you both at your best and not having arguments.

foxinsocks · 18/12/2006 20:13

Maybe he needs some time to cool down.

And you managed to have 2 lovely daughters by the sound of it - and work to support and provide for them - and you provide a hell of a lot of people on here a shoulder to cry on and some light relief.

I appreciate you may feel you're a fuck up at the moment but I assure you, from the outside, it doesn't seem that way at all.

MistletoeMiggins · 18/12/2006 20:16

cant believe this is you
you were one of the ones who gave me strength & conviction to stand up to soon to be ex H & ask him to leave after his affair

never thought this would be you

have always thought there is a case for a world full of women & men are kept on an island used only for sperm donation to keep human race going
{joke b4 anyone attacks that comment}

dont worry about your DDs = course you havent fucked up their lives - at you for thinking it

my DS saw Santa on "Santa special" this weekend - last year daddy had left the month b4 & it was horrible for me doing the family thing without daddy....this year was fine. Tonight DS was telling daddy about the Santa special & daddy said he wished hed been there "yes well thats another reason why u shouldnt have left daddy"
hes 4 1/2

SpookyMadMerryChristmasMummy · 18/12/2006 20:17

(((((hugs expat)))))

LadyTophamHatt · 18/12/2006 20:17

oh... bloody hell expat.

I didn't expect to see your name starting this thread.

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expatinscotland · 18/12/2006 20:17

A pal is coming round tomorrow so I can go to work.

It's my last day, so I've got some things to finish up and need to meet w/my boss b/c she's on holiday after tomorrow, too, so we need to reconnoitre and get our game plan in place for the new year.

I wouldn't mind a bevvie just now, but it's just as well there's none in the house.

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