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Don't know what to do with myself, on the verge of tears :(

161 replies

littlejolee · 13/02/2016 14:33

Sorry in advance if this is a long post. I'm not even sure where to begin.

In the last few days, dp has accused me of lying/ hiding something from him because my libido has tanked and I've been crabby the last month (three weeks of viral bronchitis and nasty heavy painful period). Thursday night he said he had booked the next day off but was in a horrible mood and said that the nice thing he had planned was off.
DS goes to nursery on a Friday afternoon so as he was off we would have had a bit of baby free time. I'm a sahm and he said to me to just carry on with my day as usual. So I tried my best to carry on as normal, despite him still being very cold with me, turning the heating off when I have it on (to dry clothes and keep ds warm). Me and DS usually walk to nursery, so leave at 12 to get there for one giving plenty of time for DS to explore along the way.
Dp said I'll take him on the bus and I said OK I normally leave at half past (meaning whenever we get the bus, like if the weather is awful or he's woken up late from his morning nap, so not a very common occurrence). Dp turns around and questions how often I don't walk because I know when to leave to catch the bus.
So we all catch the bus to nursery and I usually pay them on a Tuesday (DS goes Tuesday and Friday) but had forgotten to last week, still had the money in a separate part of my purse. They said they needed payment for three sessions not two. Dp gets very angry, asks for a breakdown of all payments etc and to have a word with me in private. He then storms off and is livid, basically accused me of stealing the money. He was so angry I was crying in the street. (All I could think was the only time I've seen him this angry he got into a huge fist fight with his sister in front of me and DS in the middle of the night, they were both drunk, he put his around both our throats she called the police and he was arrested, this was just before Christmas. That whole incident put the fear of God into him -or so I thought--)
He tells me to wait where I am and storms off to the bank to get the money for nursery. When he comes back I go to follow him in and he tells me to wait where I am, won't let come into the nursery with him. I say no trying to stand up for myself and he storms away again. Came back a few minutes later and says he thinks I need to go and stay in my mum's for the weekend and sort my head out. I'm still in tears at this point and say fine but I'm taking DS with me to which he replied no.
We go home and I start up the stairs to pack a bag thinking I don't want to stay here right now anyway, I'll call my mum and dad and get DS from nursery etc, all kinds of crazy things going through my head.
Dp tells me to stay downstairs and make us both a drink, he goes through all the paperwork etc and tells me to get on with my day. Again I try my best.
We leave early to pick up DS from nursery because I needed to go shopping for food, and going past all the v day roses dp says don't think you're getting flowers (he's literally never bought me flowers before). I took today off because I was going to take you out for lunch while DS is in nursery and order flowers online for them to arrive on v day but none of that is happening now you've pissed me off.
So we get something for dinner, pick up DS and go home, give him a snack (he has tea in nursery) and put him to bed.
Make our dinner and watch something we've meaning to for a couple of days (lucha underground wrestling, cheesy but good fun). He's in a much nicer mood now and sits next to me on the couch offering to snuggle in so I do because it's comfy.
He headed off to bed and I said I'll be up in a bit as I wasn't ready to go to sleep yet. Dp is asleep when I go up.
He left me to sleep this morning and got up with DS, woke me up around 8 (about. 2 hours later than our usual wake up time). We have a fairly peaceful morning.
Then he asks if I mind if he meets up with his female friend (know each other for years, she has SO) and I said yes that's fine, because I would never stop him seeing his friends. He got a shower, put a smart shirt and pants on, generally tidied himself up quite a bit, polished shoes, aftershave etc, even though he was only going to a pub in the day to have a couple of drinks with his friend (though I do have some probably unfounded reservations about her, she has fancied him in the past, on his birthday he danced with her but not me and it's just the two of them going for a drink now).
He left about an hour ago, DS who is two was distraught as he thought he was going with him and obvs wasn't. I checked his fb and it was him inviting her out. She asked if everything was OK and he said everything is fine just missing people (his bf birthday soon, she thought he would just wait until then to catch up with everyone hence asking if everything was OK)/

I just don't know what to make of the whole situation or what to do with myself tbh.

OP posts:
littlejolee · 13/02/2016 15:26

Calling the helpline now, eek!

OP posts:
kaitlinktm · 13/02/2016 15:33

tells you to get on with your day

don't think you're getting flowers

checking on how often you get the bus

No Valentines treats because you have pissed his lordship off

He is treating you punishing you as if you were six years old - who said he was in charge anyway? Is this a partnership? No, a dictatorship more like.

Relationships should be fair and equal - so how would he be if you got all dolled up to go out for a drink with a male friend on Valentine's weekend, leaving your OH to look after your son? Would he be OK with that? No, thought not.

The hills are that way Jolee >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

LizKeen · 13/02/2016 15:33

I can't help but think that it sounds as though he is meeting this woman with the intention of sleeping with her, and his justification is that you pissed him off yesterday.

However, that is neither here nor there. He has a vile attitude, no respect for you, and you already know he is capable of violence towards you.

What does he have to do for you to finally see that this is not a good relationship? Love means absolutely nothing if it doesn't come with respect and care. He doesn't love you. If he loved you he would not have made you cry in the street. He would not be "punishing" you for some perceived wrong. None of that is healthy.

Iamdobby63 · 13/02/2016 15:40

He is a controlling bully who has resorted to physical violence.

Note how he picked a fight so valentines was cancelled.

Note how it's all made up and gives you a lie in on the day he wants to meet another woman.

You are being manipulated.

Goingtobeawesome · 13/02/2016 15:43

If you don't value yourself enough to leave think about your son. I'm sure you value him and I'm sure you'd hate for him to treat his partner as his father treats you.

If this lady lets him I'm sure he'll cheat on you while with her. Sorry. You've given him permission in his head as you haven't behaved yourself.

TwatMagnet · 13/02/2016 15:50

I understand that you think you love him but please be assured - he does not love you back. Love does not do to it's partner what he is doing to you - it just doesn't. He is very much 'punishing' you with this behaviour and this is never going to stop. Please - please do not waste your precious life with this hateful man and please don't let your child grow up thinking this is how it is. Good luck.

ivykaty44 · 13/02/2016 15:50

This isn't going to stop, he will continue to blow hot and cold, then the getting dressed up in front of you to meet his friend - this is to play mind games with you.

There will never be a good time to leave, you need to get out

shinynewusername · 13/02/2016 15:52

Even if you love him and believe he loves you, this is not a safe relationship for you or your DS. You can't live the rest of your life dreading his temper. I know it feels very daunting, but please take this chance to leave. It will be hard but, in a year's time, you will look back and be so glad that you did.

magoria · 13/02/2016 15:52

This man was arrested for putting his hands around your neck and a drunken fist fight in front of your DS before Christmas.

Before you even add in the other stuff get out before your DS is left motherless.

ouryve · 13/02/2016 15:58

I don't know about anyone else, but if a man put his hands around my throat (or anyone else's) my libido would be absolutely guaranteed to tank, where he is concerned.

ouryve · 13/02/2016 16:01

And he doesn't love you, op. He owns you.

gamerchick · 13/02/2016 16:01

Sounds like he abused you in various ways yesterday to check you were still under control so he go off today to do whatever with a comfortable head because you deserve to be punished.

You need to get out man Sad

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 13/02/2016 16:11

I can't help but think that it sounds as though he is meeting this woman with the intention of sleeping with her, and his justification is that you pissed him off yesterday.

This, and if they don't sleep together for whatever reason, he is going to come home in a foul mood.

It's all irrelevant anyway. He's so abusive that he couldn't even hide it in nursery reception.

Leave, before he decides to put his hands around both of your throats again, and there's nobody there to save you.

littlejolee · 13/02/2016 16:52

I don't want to leave though, I just want him to be the sweet supportive and caring man I know he can be :'(

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Doingmyheadin2016 · 13/02/2016 17:00

So he couldn't take you out for lunch yesterday because he was in a bad mood but he's quite able to spruce himself up and go out with a woman 'friend' today. I bet he's not crabby with her or makes her cry.

LizKeen · 13/02/2016 17:01

That isn't going to happen OP. You can't change him. In the process of trying to change him you are going to lose yourself, and your son is going to grow up believing that women deserve to be treated like shit.

ouryve · 13/02/2016 17:02

He's already proved to you that that is not the man he is, though. He's an angry, controlling violent man underneath the respectable, affable mask.

AttilaTheMeerkat · 13/02/2016 17:05

"I don't want to leave though, I just want him to be the sweet supportive and caring man I know he can be"

You are now seeing the real him and the real him is awful.

That image of him was a mirage; he showed you simply what you wanted to see. People like this man really hate women, all of them.

Do not let your DS grow up thinking that yes, this is how women should be treated. You are being abused and the longer you remain in this at all, the worst it will become for you and your DS.

EnriqueTheRingBearingLizard · 13/02/2016 17:09

Never mind him not taking you to lunch or buying flowers. Never mind meeting his female friend.

Let's just get it clear about him putting his hands around your throat and getting into a fist fight with his sister. Let's not talk about them both being drunk.

Why have you minimized this incident jolee? Can you say what actually happened there and what you think should've happened afterwards.

ImperialBlether · 13/02/2016 17:13

What you see is what you get with this man. He is violent, abusive, selfish and argumentative.

You have been ground down so much by him that you can't see what you're dealing with. Just the fact you enjoyed cuddling him after the way he behaved shows how he's got you not knowing which way is up.

And I'm sorry, I agree with those who say he'll be having sex with that woman. He's out on a date with her! He will justify it by blaming you for everything.

Is there anyone you know, like your mum, that sees him for what he really is?

amarmai · 13/02/2016 17:21

perhaps counselling will open the eyes you are squeezing shut.

inlectorecumbit · 13/02/2016 17:33

Get out while you have a chance. This man does not love or respect you as the mother of his DC.
He is emotionally abusive, calling you a liar and has past history of physical abuse. Do you really want your DS brought up to witness this behaviour and treatment of you.
Surely you can see you deserve better. He is probably trying to get a quick shag from his "friend" tonght

ShmooBooMoo · 13/02/2016 17:39

This is what manipulative bullies do! They keep you off balance so you begin to doubt yourself, lose confidence and capitulate all the time to try and keep the peace... He's a weak, pathetic man with a need to feel big and powerful by beating you into submission.
I'll bet you tread on eggshells for fear of him turning on you!
Honestly, this won't get better, it's likely to get worse. It's likely too that he's looking for an opportunity to cheat. I think in your heart you know that.
He is a dreadful role model for your son.
Once you're removed from the situation you'll have greater insight into just how much he's worn you down and your feeling for him will diminish and die. Please leave him and take your son with you.
Do you have family support and good friends?

BabyGanoush · 13/02/2016 17:41

Why would you even be with partner who treats you with so much contempt? why? Where is your self respect?

I have been on mumsnet for too long though, and I know:
1.) you won't leave
2.) you may think one day you can make things ok with another baby
3.) Then you are even more tied down, he will be even more vile
4.) you will accept it all, apart from the occasional moan on here
5.) rinse and repeat

If you want o break this scary mould (I have seen it WAY too often Sad) please surprise me.

Start by calling me a bitch (I know I am) and then channel your anger towards him...

DavetheCat2001 · 13/02/2016 17:42

Him saying he has had the opportunity to sleep with this 'friend' of his, is control too. Basically threatening you that the threat is always there.

Like others have said already though, him playing away is the least of your worries. Your child should be enough to get you out of this situation.

Please take everyone here's advice and go. There's no point posting on here about how dreadful things are and then ignoring everything everyone is saying.

It won't get better.

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