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just found out that husband was a really bad school bully, would it put you off?

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fdeborah990 · 13/08/2016 22:18

hi, i am incredibly upset. some people may think its silly as it was so long ago but it has really affected me, the news i mean, as i was badly bullied at school and i developed depression so i really do know the affects.

tonight we met up with a few of my husbands old school friends they had recently seen each other at a school meet up for people who went to their school during certain years. so he wanted to catch up again it was nice and we had a few laughs about things that i never knew as they were too embarrassing, it was funny... until someone he knew made a joke about some girl and they referred to her with a horrible nickname (she wasnt there by the way) and i was a bit like oh thats mean and his friend when on to say 'oh thats nothing, he did this this this and this' ranging from disrespectful comments to full on grabbing girls hair, it wasnt as if he sat there saying how sorry he was he was there trying to hold back the laughter, which is what i thought was really sad as i just thought oh my gosh what a horrible smart arse teen you were but its the way he still found it funny that i thought was sickening.

i know its stupid so please dont be too harsh... we have been married 10 years! no problems either which is why i might come across as silly but it has really bothered me and im struggling to see him the way i did before. im genuinely really upset by this.

OP posts:
HelenaDove · 14/08/2016 17:52

from your OP

"ranging from disrespectful comments to full on grabbing girls hair,"

so assault as well as bullying.

He also slips into pack mentality very easily doesnt he. Something to bear in mind if he ever goes on a stag do.

Canyouforgiveher · 14/08/2016 17:57

This would really bother me. And his response that he has better things to worry about would worry me too.

My daughter was bullied and it has had a profound effect on her life. I think you need to sit your husband at a time you will not be interrupted and explain to him how it feels to be bullied, how that girl likely is affected to this day, and how he is coming across as if he thinks bullying is ok - does he?

The pack mentality comment is very true too.

KickAssAngel · 14/08/2016 18:12

I also don't agree that all bullies are insecure. Some are. Some are incredibly arrogant and genuinely believe themselves to be better than other people, and therefore entitled to treat others as less than human.

OP - I feel for you. If he's usually kind and considerate, and will sit and talk about it that's one thing. If he refuses, no matter how much you tell him that you're upset, then I'm not sure what you can do.

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