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Going out of my mind, husband leaving/left/thinking/pissing about PART 2

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garlicbreathing · 28/04/2016 17:04

Follow on to my first thread about the lead up to the leaving, to the conversation to the aftermath. And it's a big aftermath.

First Part here- www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/2622798-Im-about-to-lose-my-mind-here-I-think-DH-is-going-to-leave-me-tonight

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NotQuiteJustYet · 01/05/2016 11:41

Your pup has his momma who cares, in the politest way possible, bugger daddy.

Honestly I hope it goes well, or at least proves semi-fruitful - and if he decided he's still insisting on more space then he makes alternative arrangements he does so in a grown up fashion and doesn't take a strop.

TheCrumpettyTree · 01/05/2016 11:53

Whatever his reasoning is for thinking he was pushed into decisions. He could have said no, at any time. He is responsible for his own behaviour.

AlwaysBeYourself · 01/05/2016 11:54

Good Luck but I think you will just hear more of the same from him today until you find out the real reason in the weeks to come

garlicbreathing · 01/05/2016 11:59

Deep breath. Here goes..

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NotQuiteJustYet · 01/05/2016 12:01

We'll be right here if/when you need us. Good luck!

Hushabyelullaby · 01/05/2016 12:22

Good luck garlic we're all behind you!

Winterbiscuit · 01/05/2016 12:32

Good luck Flowers

inlectorecumbit · 01/05/2016 12:34
Flowers
Zucker · 01/05/2016 12:36

Why are your parents having such a large say in your relationship? They have basically laid this mess at your feet to "fix". Your husband has done this, please don't feel you have to fix this so your parents are happy.

I hope you honestly come away from your chat this afternoon without a heavy heart.

chubbymummy · 01/05/2016 12:40

I hope everything goes well for you today. There are lots of us thinking about you and sending our support.

BabyMonkeyMummy · 01/05/2016 13:29

Thinking of you and have everything crossed that you come out of it with your head a little clearer.

garlicbreathing · 01/05/2016 14:02

Well, it's over.

The conversation went okay, I had to basically push for it though and for him to say things. He sat in silence until I asked whether he was going to say anything, seeing as he's the one who was doing the thinking.
It was basically a repeat of Monday. He felt as though he had no say in anything, that I was controlling Hmm, I asked him for examples of this, he couldn't give me any. I said to him that by describing me as controlling, he's making out that I stop him doing what he wants to do, whereas I feel as though I just push to get things done as otherwise they won't get done.

So eventually, it reaches a point and I do need to just come out and ask him, is this it then? And he nods his head and says yeah. I ask him whether he meant it on Monday when he said that he didn't want to get married, and he said he did, so I agree that it couldn't be fixed as what have we based our relationship on. I did say for the record, he proposed to me (and I pointed to the exactly where he did it) and he had two years of planning to tell me this. He said he thought he was just going through the motions.

At one point, he said to me that we will try and just give it a few weeks being separated to see how we get on. I told him no, that I lived this week in hell not knowing for sure what is happening.

He's apologised, said he never meant to hurt me and told me he will always have feelings for me. I'm so calm, I think I am scaring myself. We talked about some of the practical stuff. He's going to stay living here and I'm going to stay too, so I talked through some things we need to think about for making it work as best as we can. I told him that the bills will be split equally, and we need our own space. But I will act civilly towards him and expect the same back.

He actually showed emotion and cried. He asked for a hug. It's over, but it wasn't awful. I did myself proud!

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BigApple11 · 01/05/2016 14:06

Oh Garlic I'm so sorry. You have been so strong. Lots of love Flowers

Ellarose85 · 01/05/2016 14:06

Well done OP.

I'm sorry you didn't get the turn out that you wanted but this is the beginning of the rest of your life so grab it with both hands.

You should be very proud of yourself for the way you have dealt with this Flowers

FrancesNiadova · 01/05/2016 14:07

Flowers so sorry Garlic.
Turn your face to the sun & take a big step on the path to the rest of your life -x-

dilys4trevor · 01/05/2016 14:10

Well done Garlic. Got to say I think you are so much more level, realistic and no-bullshit than I was with any of my splits.

garlicbreathing · 01/05/2016 14:11

I'll be okay everyone.
Thanks so much for the amazing advice and support I have received on these threads. I will get through this, and I think I will be a stronger, happier person when I do.

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Memom · 01/05/2016 14:14

So sorry it's ended like this, I guess you can only be grateful there are no little ones to complicate practicalities and emotions further.

Be kind to yourself and take care x

MagicalMrsMistoffelees · 01/05/2016 14:16

I'm sorry things haven't worked out the way you expected them to. But at least you know where you stand now.

You are calm and he is emotional - interesting. It's no doubt a surprise to him that you are able to keep yourself composed and reasonable rather than begging him to try again.

Don't be surprised if he does want to 'try again' as he sees you happily getting on with your life without him. Think very carefully in that eventuality. I've read all your posts and you sound mature, sensible, reasonable, level-headed, articulate and dignified. And you are still only 25. It is the perfect age to start again and enjoy life, find someone you are well-suited to and have the family you've longed for. If you go back for more with this man you will delay your fresh start and waste more time.

I'm sure your husband is a good man and you've enjoyed a happy relationship together. Hold on to that (despite his attempts at re-writing history even though he knows deep down it's just him trying to justify ending it) but accept you're weren't as well-matched as you thought, his feelings have changed and enjoy the new adventure ahead of you. Good luck. Flowers

TheoriginalLEM · 01/05/2016 14:17

op - you are awesome. his lossFlowers

Brightside65 · 01/05/2016 14:17

What an absolute coward of man.

Garlic you really are stronger than you think.

He has let you down, he is walking out your marriage and in turn trying to pass equal blame to you. This is his doing.

Christinayangstwistedsista · 01/05/2016 14:20

I'm sorry, I know it's not what you wanted

It's a bit raw and you have had to take in a lot today, however I think, at one point you may want to reconsider sharing the flat. It will be so much more difficult for you to move on and I feel he is using it to still have you as a back up plan. He's too much of a coward to really follow through on his decisions

You should be very proud of yourself x

Granville72 · 01/05/2016 14:21

Sorry it came to this, but I think you knew deep down what the outcome was going to be today.

A lot of us have been in the same shoes as you. It will be difficult, but there is light at the end of the tunnel and you will meet someone that will actually want to be with you.

SO what now, are you both keeping the flat or selling up?

GingerIvy · 01/05/2016 14:22

So sorry. As stated by others though, at least you know where you stand now and can move on with things.

I would brace yourself for the possibility of either the sudden appearance of a woman he's "just met" or he tries it on with you again (as you're still there and "convenient" although he'll say he's confused about his feelings).

garlicbreathing · 01/05/2016 14:22

I am awesome Grin
This will be his loss. I'm surprised by how calm I am.
Ready to move onto the next stage and try to cohabit together. I think we can do it, but I think I need to make the boundaries clear.

So far, this isn't at all like a breakup. After our chat, he went to the supermarket (seeing he has been car-less for a week and hasn't been able to go) and has came back with a Mcdonalds. He asked if I wanted anything before I went, and when I refused he's came back and offered me some of his. I don't think it's hit us yet what is going to change...

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