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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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Glitterygookwithchocsonthetree · 20/12/2006 23:26

Oh that sounds more promising expat. Glad you seem a bit more 'up' tonight.

x

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expatinscotland · 20/12/2006 23:28

Thanks, Pruni.

The hard thing is that we have such lovely friends here. We really have.

DD1 is doing so well in her nursery. She loves it. Her nursery teachers love her. She got loads of cards today.

But her nature is sweet and gentle and helpful. So she'd be that way anywhere, right?

Gawd, I feel so awful, I feel like I'm tearing her away.

But gawd, like DH said, another summer here, no outdoor space. All crammed on top of each other. No animals. Not a lot of green space. And it's so, so hot in this flat.

Still, it's tough.

Remember the rules:

  1. Never fall in love with a woman who sells herself.
  2. Never fall in love with a man in a position of power
  3. Never fall in love with a city.
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andaSOAPBOXinapeartree · 20/12/2006 23:29

Expat - where is 'up there'?

80 miles north of Edinburgh - Perth, Fife somewhere, Aberdeen?

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expatinscotland · 20/12/2006 23:31

I'd rather not say just now, soap.

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Glitterygookwithchocsonthetree · 20/12/2006 23:31

I can imagine how you feel, I would feel the same. It's a cliche but it's true - small children are incredibly adaptable and if you are moving from somewhere where you are cramped and you can't fling your doors open onto the garden in the summer, to somewhere where the children have space to run, fresh air and a new lovely community to become a part of - it can only be a good thing.

Incredibly hard, no doubt, but a positive move in the long run.

robinpud · 20/12/2006 23:31

epis- glad tonight was better. Was just wondering how things were for you. Nobody really tells you how hard, bloody hard trying to sustain a relationship, parent 2 kids and bring in an income is. Hope each day gets a little better from now on.

wrinklytum · 20/12/2006 23:35

Oh,Expat,just seen this.Sorry for your troubles.You have always seemed a strong and capable person in your posts.I truly hope that things are resolved soon.It is a very testing time for any relationship having two small children.Warm wishes,Wrinkly.

andaSOAPBOXinapeartree · 20/12/2006 23:35

That's okay

Northish East Coast scotland was where I was brought up - so am always interested (ok nosy) about people living there

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expatinscotland · 20/12/2006 23:36

I don't want to jinx it!

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sallyhollyberry · 20/12/2006 23:37

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Pruni · 20/12/2006 23:38

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andaSOAPBOXinapeartree · 20/12/2006 23:40

Ohh how interesting Pruni!

I was born in Aberdeen, but moved to Inverness when I was 1yo, then moved near Glasgow when I was 11.

Left Glasgow at 22 to move down South!

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expatinscotland · 20/12/2006 23:41

My work colleague is from Greenock, but also brought up outside Aberdeen when Thatcher destroyed the ship-building industry and her father had to turn to working offshore.

She never forgave her for that. And she's got a long memory .

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Pruni · 20/12/2006 23:42

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expatinscotland · 20/12/2006 23:43

Yes, Inverness is now very trendy w/people moving up from England, for some reason.

This same work colleague, when they first moved up from Greenock, they were in Inverness. This was about 1980.

She can't for the life of her understand why Inverness is so appealing. Or Orkney and Shetland, for that matter.

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Pruni · 20/12/2006 23:45

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andaSOAPBOXinapeartree · 20/12/2006 23:45

Haven't been back to Inverness for a good 10 years now- but was astonished to find that it had an M&S

We used to go to Aberdeen regularly to stock up on M&S biscuits! Littlewoods was as racy as it got in Inverness. Do you remember Cameron's the dept store which was like Grace Bros on the tv - used to get my school uniform from there and it was really fusty smelling

VeniVidiVickiQV · 20/12/2006 23:47

Oh I LOVED Inverness when I went there a few years ago - we were staying in Invergarry. Mind you, I live in London so huge culture shock

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expatinscotland · 20/12/2006 23:47

My colleague said back when they moved, the first night they were there, the floor was moving for the silverfish.

And it was Baltic.

And her mother would come home and cry into her cup of tea for people calling her an incomer and a - whatever that term is for a Southerner is - although she is a weegie.

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EmmyLou · 20/12/2006 23:47

Hi Expat - glad to hear your last post was tinged with optimism. Sometimes I feel like I'm clinging on to my marriage by the fingernails - it's hard work for both of you. Hang on in there. Thinking of you.

Pruni · 20/12/2006 23:49

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expatinscotland · 20/12/2006 23:50

Apparently there used to be FA there and my colleague left for Glasgow as soon as she could.

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andaSOAPBOXinapeartree · 20/12/2006 23:50

Oh yes, pretty cold! Although I always found Aberdeen chillier tbh. The wind whipping in off the sea was pretty fierce in winter time.

No central heating either when I was a wee wan

andaSOAPBOXinapeartree · 20/12/2006 23:51

Pruni - you must be much younger than me then[grrrrr]

Pruni · 20/12/2006 23:51

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