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Just been called a selfish cunt (need a vent.)

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snapyap · 07/11/2016 13:25

I feel like an idiot coming back and saying that once again dh has called me a cunt in front of our son for a relatively small offence.

We came back into the house after being out this morning and let the dog out into the garden to have a wee. The dog stepped in some dog poo and walked it through the living room. I locked the dog outside again and I asked dh to pick up our 17mo ds to stop him stepping in it. He said 'no, he wants to clean the dog's paws first'. I say, 'leave the dog's paws and let me sort the floor out, so that ds can go back down', because he likes to be down and play and explore. I disinfect the floor, and then it occurs to me that it's lunch time and ds can go in his high chair and have lunch and that keeps him off the wet floor and frees up dh for cleaning the dog's paws. He says, 'if you bring me the high chair, I'll put him in it'. It's only a few feet away from him so I say 'no, I'm making ds' lunch so just pop him in it'. I make the lunch and bring it through and say, 'ok you can do the dogs paws now'. He then starts arguing with me saying I'd offered to do it - I am adament I didn't. He then says, 'oh you get the easy job of feeding ds then while I clean dog's paws'. I just ask him again to clean the dogs paws and ask him to pick him up so he doesn't walk poo in the house when I've just cleaned it. So he says, 'you really are a selfish cunt'. He lets the dog into the house, who still has poo all over him. He cleans the paws and then shouts, you will need to mop the whole downstairs again. (It's a small house) he's stomped off upstairs.

Is this ridiculous or what. Was I wrong?

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snapyap · 07/11/2016 14:30

He's come back down and just sat next to me. I don't want to sit next to him.

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snapyap · 07/11/2016 14:32

I tried to chat to my best friend about it just now and she sent me a sad face then started on about her new coat. That's my only friend really. I've tried to speak to my mum but can't really talk on the phone and she isn't texting back. I'm upstairs away from him and honestly wondering if I should be packing a bag.

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grounddown · 07/11/2016 14:38

I just wanted to say that my exP called me a cunt in front of our young DC once. I wasn't working and had no income. He had been EA for a while but seriously, who even says that word.

I very calmly got on the internet, found a part time job, a childminder and a rented house. I borrowed money off my parents for the deposit and moved the fuck out 2 months later. Not even your worst enemy should call you such a revolting word. He has no respect for you. Show him what a strong woman is like.

Now im loving life, my income is supported by benefits until I can work full time, and my children know that you don't have to put up with shit from pathetic losers. ExP is still in the DCs lives and has them regularly, he is still a disrespectful idiot but he's not my problem anymore.
I know i was lucky in that i opened up to my parents and they helped me financially, can you get your finances sorted? You can get support from lots of sources. Do a benefit calculator online?
Good luck for the future.

SilkThreads · 07/11/2016 14:38

It took me 9 years to leave.
I left as a sahp with no income and am now in rented on benefits.
I have a disability.
It is really scary.
But no one calls me names any more. My bed is my own. No atmospheres in front of the kids and they don't get mixed messages.
My son wont ever hear his father call his mother names again and will never see her in floods again.
My daughter wont ask me: 'mummy why are you a stupid bitch?'

Bluntness100 · 07/11/2016 14:43

I wanted to do things differently to him so he was instantly feeling out of control

EmGee · 07/11/2016 14:44

Your friend has probably heard you talk about him many times before and wonders why you are still putting up with him. I have a friend who is in a similar position to you - she is always telling me how awful her partner has been to her (nothing violent; but sulking, picking arguments, being unreasonable etc). She is very unconfrontational and is always trying to appease the situation. From where I am sitting, it sounds like someone needs to give him a good ultimatum. But of course easy for me to say - she can't see the wood from the trees where he is concerned.

All I can say is this is not what a healthy relationship should be like. Calling you names like that is totally unacceptable. Letting the dog walk all over the floor and messing it up, then telling you to clean it again while he goes upstairs and lies on the bed, just not on. It's not normal behaviour and you shouldn't have to put up with it. What you have to decide (and you don't have to do it today) is whether you want a lifetime of this, and whether you want your DS growing up with this role model.

Good luck Flowers

snapyap · 07/11/2016 14:50

Blunt because I'd already started to get the cleaning done and it needed doing quickly so I was just getting on with it. It didn't have to be done my way, I just had to get on with doing it so made a plan quickly to get the shit up off the floor.

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BerylStreep · 07/11/2016 14:51

Of course this is abusive, and your H knows / thinks that you won't leave, so that's why he's doing it again, and will continue to do it again and again.

If anyone called me a cunt it would just be a red rag to a bull - I would be determined to show them that they hadn't even in their wildest dreams guessed how much of a cunt I actually could be. But that's probably not a very mature or constructive way to behave. I would seriously consider re-homing the dog though, even if temporarily.

He's using the dog to control you - so get rid of his weapon.

snapyap · 07/11/2016 14:52

Thanks everyone. He has just text from downstairs saying he and the baby were going out (he has almost never taken him out alone). It's nap time though so he said to come and get him. I moved my car keys into my bag and he heard and chased after me and then stood in front of the front door to make sure I didn't leave with the baby. I am sat upstairs with the baby and unsure if he's still blocking the door!

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neonrainbow · 07/11/2016 14:53

Why the bloody hell are you with him? Every time you let him do this you're teaching your son that that's how we treat people we love. Get rid of him.

AlbaAlba · 07/11/2016 14:53

Is that the best you can say about him? He won't cheat and he helps with the housework? Not exactly a ringing endorsement, certainly not an 'awesome husband'. Those are basic standards.

But even an otherwise 'awesome' husband should never call his partner names, especially that one. Arguments between couples are not unusual, but there's a serious problem if it ends with personal attacks and name calling. You know your child shouldn't see you being treated like this. No one deserves to be treated like this, especially the person you're supposed to love and support.

Letting the dog make even more mess is (1) dangerous for your baby and (2) incredibly childish.

I'm not one to jump into the LTB camp, but I'd be seriously considering my escape options in your case. Start planning.

SootSprite · 07/11/2016 14:56

What is stopping you from ending this relationship? As others have said, doing chores etc should be a given in a relationship, as should being a good dad, not cheating, working hard, not calling each other horrible names.

What does he need to do before you realise that you don't deserve this shit and you deserve far far more? Your son is seeing all of this. Is this the role model you want him to have for the future!

Madinche1sea · 07/11/2016 14:57

He sounds unhinged.
Do you think you could just calmly say to him something like, "I will not put up with you calling me what you did earlier. I'm scared of you and don't want to be under the same roof as you. Either you go now and give me some space, or I will have to go with the baby."
Is he likely to get violent?

AttilaTheMeerkat · 07/11/2016 14:58

If you feel at all threatened call the police.

AlbaAlba · 07/11/2016 14:59

Your husband is blocking the door so you can't leave? People don't do that, I'd fairly sure it's actually illegal to prevent someone from leaving when they want to.

What would happen if you tried to walk past, with or without the baby?

Please call 0808 2000 247 Woman's Aid/Refuge for advice now.

sarahnova69 · 07/11/2016 15:00

I moved my car keys into my bag and he heard and chased after me and then stood in front of the front door to make sure I didn't leave with the baby. I am sat upstairs with the baby and unsure if he's still blocking the door!

He's threatening you. Can you call the police?

AlbaAlba · 07/11/2016 15:00

Or call the police 999 if you feel threatened.

snapyap · 07/11/2016 15:01

I don't think he's likely to get violent no. I think the calm approach is best. I'll give it a little longer then I'll speak to him.

What's stopping me is I feel awful that we've only been married 2 years, I'd feel awful breaking up a family as my son loves his dad, I'd hate to have to be without my ds for a long time period while he's with his dad, I have no income, would have to move me and ds in to my mum's house. It's very hard to leave a marriage!

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snapyap · 07/11/2016 15:02

He blocked the door without a word. He made sure I was staying put with the baby and I think he's moved now.

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snapyap · 07/11/2016 15:05

Didn't have my shoes on or I might've tried to just go

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BumbleNova · 07/11/2016 15:07

there is no failure in leaving an abusive relationship. OP this is so unhealthy and his behaviour will damage your son. no one is saying its easy, not by a long chalk. go to your family and seek help to extricate yourself. he will have to pay maintenance. I'm worried about your safety if he is blocking you leaving.

Madinche1sea · 07/11/2016 15:08

Do you have a joint account and equal access to money?
If so could you go to your mums now and get some cash out on the way.
If he tries to phydically stop you packing or leaving, call the police
My friend's husband once held her arms when she was trying to leave the house. He didn't hit her, but he wouldn't let her leave. She called the police as soon as she could and they came and arrested him. She has bruises on her arms where he had been gripping her. He was held in a cell for 24 hrs. In the end she decided not to press charges. But if he is restricting your movements, pls don't hesitate to call the police.

AlbaAlba · 07/11/2016 15:09

Have to go on school run, but if you do not immediately feel threatened, take your time, speak to Woman's Aid for advice, take time to plan.

This is not what your son needs to see. This is not a good upbringing. He needs his mother happy and respected, not to see her being abused by his father. And your DH actions over the dog poo make me thing your baby's health isn't a priority with your DH either.

But please take steps to protect yourself with a plan, so next time (or whenever you feel ready), you have somewhere to go and back up. Because it doesn't sound like this is a one-off.

AttilaTheMeerkat · 07/11/2016 15:10

What's stopping me is I feel awful that we've only been married 2 years, I'd feel awful breaking up a family as my son loves his dad, I'd hate to have to be without my ds for a long time period while he's with his dad, I have no income, would have to move me and ds in to my mum's house. It's very hard to leave a marriage!

It is hard to leave a marriage I grant you but its going to be death by 1000 cuts for you and your son if you stay. If this is what it is like 2 years in, imagine what you will feel like after another 3-5 years of the self same from him. Your son in the meantime will grow up thinking that abuse in a relationship is normal, this is really how people do behave in relationships.
Its no legacy to leave your child.

Your son loves both his parents anyway, no matter how awful his dad is towards you. Your H is hurting his son when he hurts you; none of his actions are loving ones. They are steeped in power and control; he wants absolute over you.

You need legal advice urgently because it could well be that you and your son could stay in the marital home. Why would you be the one to move out, if anyone should now leave its your H. Again if you feel threatened (and he has blocked the door here) call the police. Infact I would have no compunction in doing so now. There have to be consequences for this man's actions.

Please talk to Womens Aid today and seek their counsel as well.

snapyap · 07/11/2016 15:10

We don't have a joint account. But all the savings (ie the deposit for the new house) are in my name so I do have some money there for escape if need be. I want to leave but ds is asleep in his cot and I'm not leaving him here!

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