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Is it OK to call me a cunt?

53 replies

AnnaBee1 · 05/02/2017 05:30

My partner called me a horrible person and a cunt within earshot of our DD while we were arguing this evening and I'm struggling to find this acceptable.

He had been out all day, drinking with a friend, had come home drunk and I was short with him because I was tired after a long day of potty-training our DD and a poor night's sleep.

I asked him how his day was, wanted to hear about his friend, etc, but I was irritable because he was stumbling about with (loud) hiccups (I tried to help him, albeit curtly, by showing him how to drink water backwards), and I didn't want our DD to be disturbed while she was going off to sleep.

He then became annoyed, saying I was making him feel bad for going out for the day, at which point I tried to apologise. He shook me off and then started shouting that I am a horrible person. I left the room because I wanted the shouting to stop, as our DD could hear.

He followed me upstairs and continued to shout, calling me a 'cunt' and 'a fucking cunt'. Again, within earshot of daughter who was still awake.

I asked him to stop and not call me that, especially as DD could hear, but he carried on ranting that I am a 'cunt' because I don't allow him to go out and have fun.

The thing is, we've been arguing now for four years (since I became pregnant with DD). We've gone through a lot - his ex-wife has caused a lot of problems, claiming he has neglected their daughter (he hasn't), said 12 year old daughter now refuses to visit our home (the reasons for which have not been established), both my mother and sister died two years ago, and I had a miscarriage at 11 weeks in 2015, which affected me deeply.

During this time I've been tired, snappy, angry, etc, and, yes, probably pretty unbearable, but I am not a nasty person. I have suffered from depression on and off for the last four years, but I have received therapy and I'm now better.

However, my partner has said some horrible things, which I find hard to forgive or forget - he blames me for his daughter not visiting, he said my depression was self-indulgent and did not want to get involved, and has been very verbally abusive.

I've suggested couples therapy but he says he doesn't have the time.

He does, however, work very hard, endures a horrible commute, and financially supports us as, for now, I'm a SAHM.

The thing is, we're due to get married in two months and I'm not sure I can marry a man who calls me a cunt, especially within earshot of our DD.

If you've managed to read to the end of this long and waffly post, then thank you, and I'd appreciate any feedback.

OP posts:
Rainatnight · 05/02/2017 09:30

Really not ok.

All couples go through patches of stress etc, with working hard, depression, etc. But most get through it without him calling her a cunt.

grounddown · 05/02/2017 09:35

You don't need to explain why you are tired and why you think it happened, he called you a cunt. He is supposed to be the person who loves you more than anyone else in the world, your partner and supporter.
I had quite similar issues in my relationship with exp and we had small children. One day he called me a cunt. I quietly got my ducks in order, went on rightmove, viewed a property the next day and moved myself and my children away. NOBODY has the right to abuse you

Do not marry this man, get out of this abusive situation. You won't regret it.

grounddown · 05/02/2017 09:36

Just to add he is a great father now, we are civil and my life is a million times better.

HelenDenver · 05/02/2017 09:37

LTB. Please.

BitOutOfPractice · 05/02/2017 09:40

Stop struggling to find it acceptable. Because it's not

BarbRoyle · 05/02/2017 09:42

One question to ask yourself - what advice would you give your DD if she came to you with this dilemna in years to come? I think you know what advice you'd give - take that advice x

user1471545174 · 05/02/2017 12:24

Never, ever acceptable, OP.

Beelzebop · 05/02/2017 21:33

Even if he is stressed /whatever you cannot put up with being called names on a regular basis for the rest of your life. They never stop. Each nasty word is like a sliver of ice going into your heart. Until you are absolutely numb. First it kills respect, then friendship, desire and love. Leave now xxxxxxxx.

HecateAntaia · 05/02/2017 21:46

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PickAChew · 05/02/2017 21:51

12 year old probably won't visit because she's witnessed some of this shite herself, in the past.

None of it is OK. Getting pissed, losing his temper, then making you out to be the bad person. Really not OK.

I bet he called his ex wife a cunt, too.

M0stlyBowlingHedgehog · 05/02/2017 21:53

I think you should try to meet up with his ex for coffee one day - I think her side of the story on their marriage breakdown would be extremely enlightening.

Totally unacceptable to call you that. Doubly unacceptable to do so within earshot of your daughter. To be honest, all of his behaviour is unacceptable.

tribpot · 05/02/2017 22:01

How often does he drink to excess?

SandyY2K · 05/02/2017 22:16

I would divorce a man who spoke to me like that, never mind marry him. Especially since it's your fault his DD doesn't visit. If you split up, then his DD will come and visit him won't she.

He didn't say it once, but over and over again and felt okay to crown it with calling you a F*cking C*t.

The divorce rate is so high, because people marry when they shouldn't... This would end up being one of those cases.

With what you've seen of him, why do you think his Ex is the wicked witch.

SweetGrapes · 05/02/2017 22:23

Please call off the wedding. It's not okay at all. It will just get worse once you are married.

Ohyesiam · 05/02/2017 22:27

Even of you could somehow think that it was ok for you to be in this abusive relationship, what about your daughter. Drunk abusive dad's are terrifying for children, even when it's not aimed at them. And do you want her to grow up thinking this is what a relationship is?
I know I sound harsh, but of you need to ask about this, it's a very worrying situation.
Of course you should not Marry him, who blames you for their problems, who doesn't accept you for who and how you are. That is what love is, being accepted as you are.
You and your daughter deserve someone who respects you, not av man who sound too unhappy to even see who you are.
Please find the strength and the means to leave him. Flowers

Naicehamshop · 05/02/2017 22:36

Run for the hills OP.

MorrisZapp · 05/02/2017 22:42

Why on earth would you marry this shit? Don't have any more kids with him either

Gingerbreadlass · 05/02/2017 22:47

Not okay at all.

Be careful as I have learnt that every expletive, careless gesture and abuse alway, ALWAYS escalates.

It raises a bar, puts a marker down and escalates from there on.

So if he calls you a cunt in front of your poor little DD, then next time he might push you.. do you know what I'm trying to say?

Put that wedding on hold and tell him why. And get support in RL.

PreemptiveSalvageEngineer · 05/02/2017 22:57

That you even have to ask. Sad What a number he's done on your head. And i won't be the only one here thinking your depression can be alleviated by shedding 12 st of deadweight...

Strongerthanme · 05/02/2017 23:09

Haven't read every post so sorry if duplicating but....

He's showing you who he is. He isn't going to change. Don't stick around & for God's sake do it for your daughter if not you

AshesandDust · 05/02/2017 23:11

No it's not ok to call you that. Not ever.

JK1773 · 05/02/2017 23:19

How shocking!! I'm so sorry you've had to go through this. And your poor daughter. She doesn't deserve this and neither do you. I agree with the others, you absolutely must not marry this man. I've said things I don't mean when in drink, but never ever anything like this and never in the presence of children. Please leave him, it's abuse x

ShaniaTwang · 06/02/2017 00:52

Dreadful.

It will happen repeatedly, it will be all your fault, you will have a miserable life.

Dump the chump.

SlankyBodger · 06/02/2017 09:53

Read this www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/698029-Right-listen-up-everybody, just the opening post is enough.

Then dump him.

MusicIsMedicine · 06/02/2017 16:15

You cannot marry this man.

It is not OK to speak to you in that manner, nor for your children to be exposed to it.

It is irrelevant who pays for what or does what in the household. That does not give them a licence to abuse you.

Please get help. Next time he could assault you while blackout drunk.

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