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DH hurt my wrist, will he do it again?

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confused0086 · 16/09/2016 10:49

Hello, name changed for this.
I've been married for 3 months, together for 2 years but we were long distance for most of that. We both smoke. Before we got married he told me he wanted me to quit, I said I would like him to quit with me and we agreed we would after the wedding but it kind of got forgotten. Yesterday he started saying I have to quit and he doesn't want a wife who smokes. He said he doesn't want to quit anymore. He starts a new job next month but currently doesn't have one so I pay for everything. I told him I thought it was ridiculous that he expects me to buy him cigarettes but I'm not allowed them. He went off in a sulk and I went out to the garden to smoke. I realise that was childish. He came out and got right in my face and told me to put it out. I said no and backed away from him and then he grabbed my wrist and twisted it hard so I dropped it. It really hurt and I was so shocked that he did it. I went inside crying and told him he can't ever do anything like that again. He said sorry and he did seem upset. He promised he'd never do it again.
He has always seemed so gentle, it's one of the things I love most about him. I never expected him to act like that. Is it a sign of worse to come or can I believe him?
Sorry if half of this is irrelevant, I don't want to drip feed. And I know I need to quit smoking!

OP posts:
DramaLlamaa · 16/09/2016 13:34

Do you have any relatives in this country?

DramaLlamaa · 16/09/2016 13:34

UK i mean?

confused0086 · 16/09/2016 13:36

I went for a walk. I don't feel like I've been hit by a train now so that's good. He phoned me an told me he's got me a kitten. Now I feel guilty ffs.
There were red flags but I didn't see them. I've been blissfully happy. He has isolated me. To answer some questions I'm 26, old enough that I shouldn't have been so silly. The place we live in is a small city but doesn't have much infrastructure/services. I'd rather not say where it is. There are a few buses but he doesn't let me use them, says they are dirty. Also people here speak a different dialect to me, they understand me ok but I struggle to understand them. I have a few friends but they are the wives of his friends. I have an auntie in another part of the country. I know I need to leave but I'm still getting my head round it. You are all so encouraging, I really appreciate it.

OP posts:
confused0086 · 16/09/2016 13:38

Yes I have family and friends in the U.K

OP posts:
TheLegendOfBeans · 16/09/2016 13:38

A kitten. As lovely as kittens are that's just another way of him ensuring that you have an anchor to where you are presently, and a method of deterring you having plans to leave.

He knows what he's done alright.

TheLegendOfBeans · 16/09/2016 13:39

Also: sorry if this has been said but do gig have friends or family you could stay with here in the UK should you leave him?

Milklollies · 16/09/2016 13:39

Don't talk to him! His family might kill you if they believe you to be in their words ' a British whore'. I would much rather you're alive and safe in the U.K. Then 6 feet under in some far away land. Can't you make an excuse to visit your parents? If you need to PM me I can help. some posters on here are so out of their depth in advising you. His family doesn't operate like the stereotypical British family. Blueleoparda suggestions are quite good. You can start again and have a happier time but you have to be alive to do that.

DoinItFine · 16/09/2016 13:40

Why do you feel guilty?

For what?

He's just dumped you with a responsibility without your agreement.

You don't buy someone a pet for a present.

That is more control and manipulation.

Milklollies · 16/09/2016 13:41

I have had a friend shipped off back to Kenya when I was 16 because she was becoming too British. Etc

DramaLlamaa · 16/09/2016 13:43

he's bought me a kitten

the fuck? Did you discuss getting a cat?? He's feeling guilty... Dont get attached to the kitten

hellsbellsmelons · 16/09/2016 13:45

Wow - this really does get worse.
Please get an exit plan in place.
26!! You need to get out and find a lovely life for yourself.
This one is going to be full of abuse, control and manipulation.
FFS you can't even get a bus??
See, I'd have just got one - what's stopping you?
Are you scared of him?

Lottapianos · 16/09/2016 13:46

'That is more control and manipulation'

Yes x 100000. Do not feel guilty OP, this was not a nice thing for him to do. He's trying to make you feel bad and guilt you into staying. He is a nasty controlling piece of work.

Totally agree about not talking to him - make your plans and go. You need to put yourself first here

VestalVirgin · 16/09/2016 13:49

A kitten. Perfect. Now he can threaten to harm the kitten if you don't obey him. Kittens, the perfect blackmail material.

If you want to save the kitten, pretend to hate it. Though it is safer for you if you pretend that his plan worked.
He might even let you get contraception if he thinks the kitten has the same effect on you that a child would, i.e. tying you to him.

confused0086 · 16/09/2016 13:49

Milklollies thank you but I don't think his family would touch me, he's estranged from them and they don't live here anymore. And I'm not scared. To answer another poster on the page before no I'm not in Pakistan, I'm in an African country. I think I might speak to him about visiting my Auntie. And then not come back. I'm still trying to accept all this. Yesterday morning I was so happy and today I'm thinking about planning to leave. Even thinking that I need to is bizarre to me how the fuck did this happen

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PickAChew · 16/09/2016 13:49

Feel bad for the kitten that he's treating it like a toy to buy your gratitude but don't waste an ounce of sympathy on him.

And he'll have bought it with the money you earn, of course.

confused0086 · 16/09/2016 13:51

omg of course he did, I've just bought myself a kitten. Fabulous.

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VestalVirgin · 16/09/2016 13:53

Well, I am sure Auntie wants to see your kitten while it is still small and cute! So you absolutely have to visit her!

(Adjust plan as necessary. If you leave the kitten with him he might be happier to let you visit alone.)

BlueLeopard · 16/09/2016 13:57

Lorelei76 That's my concern too - I'd love for the OP to walk out the door right now and come back to safety, but I know that it can take a while to get your head around the abusive behaviour and line up the ducks in a row.

But she needs to judge it for herself and stay safe above all else. Even if, worst case scenario, she does not manage to fend off having sex with him she still has lots of time during pregnancy to escape, it is just a little trickier down the line.

OP, any chance you could get the Pill when you visit your aunt? Decant into a conception vitamin container to bring home.

seven201 · 16/09/2016 13:58

I just popped on to say you sound like you are coping very well. You must be a strong woman. You know what you need to do. I'm so sorry this has happened to you.

ImperialBlether · 16/09/2016 13:59

Doesn't he have a job?

You know you need to get out. You married him without properly knowing him.

Why don't you ask your Aunt to phone up and say there's an emergency (gynaecological) which she needs urgent female help for? Get to her place and then come back to the UK, or cut out the middle-woman and come straight back, if he wouldn't know.

Lorelei76 · 16/09/2016 14:00

does he go out a lot? Can you book a flight and just come home when he's not around?

Whatever you can sling in a case in 20 minutes is enough.

EllyMayClampett · 16/09/2016 14:01

The sooner you get out, the quicker, cleaner, and easier it will be.

This will get worse. You can't change him.

EllyMayClampett · 16/09/2016 14:03

Oh dear, did not read the full thread. Obviously very difficult. Please focus all your wit and energy on getting out. Xx

toptoe · 16/09/2016 14:05

Don't let him know until you are out of the country. Then just tell him he crossed the line and you can't accept that treatment, he isn't who you thought he was. He'll likely try and win you over so be firm but don't enter into a discussion.

JinkxMonsoon · 16/09/2016 14:06

What would he say or do if you said "I don't want a kitten - take it back"?

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