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Ive just ruined DPs birthday

294 replies

Calmdownboris1 · 11/03/2017 17:34

I don't know if Ive messed this up or not.

DP had an affair, I found out in Jun. we split, got back together in Oct. We have DS aged 3. He was seeing OW for 10 months. We have been together 15 years.

Its DPs birthday today. DS had a birthday party this morning so I booked a massage and facial for DP as a treat whilst we were out. DP has woken up with a virus and couldnt go. He also said he was too ill to open the gifts I had chosen for him.

I don't know why but Ive flipped. I just wanted one happy memory. The last 18 months have been so hard for me. He has messed up my birthday for the last 3 years not getting me presents, not being there on Mothers Day. Every special occasion he has ruined. Say for example, we had a meal at the ritz bought for us. He stayed out all night the night before and rolled in at 11am. I then either have to let it go or have to cancel something Ive looked forward to for months.

I know its not his fault he is ill but I blame him because he doesnt look after himself. He drinks too much etc.

Last year, I took him out to a Gordon ramsey restaurant for his bday. When we got hime he went to the OW overnight (obviously I didnt know where he was). He then drove him at 8am so we could take DS to legoland. Obviously I went with it so as not to disapoint DS.

2015 he stood me up on his bday (I had a restaurant booked and had delivered a cake) and went out for a curry with his mates instead of out for dinner with me and DS. He stayed out all night.

I took this week off work to spend together. He ended up having to work in Spain from
mon - thur completely unexpected. He was supposed to be back wed morning, then it changed to thur morning then thur at midnight.

MIL has taken DS overnight as we were supposed to be going out for dinner. He wouldnt talk to me, just kept on ignoring me telling me to F off. I NEEDED to talk to him, I needed to let him know how much I'm hurting.

I get all these flashbacks of "this time last year" and when he was with OW and the lies he told.

I completely exploded, screaming at him. He recorded me going crazy. I was shouting in his face.

I accused him of still being with OW, of having an affair with a woman he works with and made him call her.

He stays out all night at least once a week, I feel like my world is upside down and I don't know who to trust. My closest friends knew about OW and didnt tell me.

I'm just sat here sobbing and he is downstairs. I feel like I'm crazy.

OP posts:
Stormtreader · 14/03/2017 11:43

Get to a solicitor and get them to tell you exactly what your position is RE the house and the debt. Make sure they know he will not be reasonable or cooperative because he really really wont hesitate to try and screw you over on this.
Thank god youre not married!!

antimatter · 14/03/2017 11:53

why would you give him any equity from the house if he didn't contribute for 4 years towards it?

prh47bridge · 14/03/2017 11:59

Google emergency locksmiths and don't ever let him back. (Not his house, is it?)

The OP has told us it is owned jointly so it is his house. I'm afraid that means he has the legal right to be in the home. The OP can't change the locks without a court order. The fact he has not contributed for several years is not relevant in terms of ownership at this stage, although it is very relevant in terms of sorting out the financial settlement as they are not married.

The most important thing for the OP is to see a solicitor so that she can get proper advice.

PollytheDolly · 14/03/2017 14:15

Bugger!

Catrina1234 · 14/03/2017 14:50

It really irritates me when people dish out legal advice that turns out to be wrong and it happens a lot on MN. Has the op been on the thread lately..............that's another thing, so often the OP disappears from the thread. I appreciate they don't need to respond but I think it's only good manners to come back and thank people for replies even if you don't agree. I suspect many don't come back because they are not going to LTB as so many are telling her, demanding even.

Lf803 · 14/03/2017 18:59

Catrina1234
Did you come ion just to moan? That's also very irritating. If you haven't got anything nice to say don't bother!

Norfolkgirl1 · 15/03/2017 08:45

Catrina 1234 If you look back to page 10, you will see that the OP did indeed come back to the thread and thank people for their comments.

Catrina1234 · 15/03/2017 17:53

Lf803 you ask if I come on just to moan and if I can't say anything nice don't bother................." Er what exactly what would you like me to say that's nice on a thread like this. How about "there there OP don't upset yourself - he's probably sorry for his behaviour and you could get him another cake and have a nice birthday this coming weekend" -something like that Lf? (sorry OP I just had to answer that stupid comment and I'm sorry, you did come back and thank people" Thank you Norfolkgirl for pointing this out.

Lf803 · 15/03/2017 18:26

catrina1234
As I though.. nothing nice to say!

Catrina1234 · 16/03/2017 20:05

Sorry OP I don't want to hi-jack your thread so won't indulge in any more childish banter with Lf803 - how are you anyway - hope you've been able to get some legal advice to help you decide on your future.

Calmdownboris1 · 16/03/2017 20:17

I have an appointment with a solicitor next week, I have managed to avoud being around him too much as we have taken it in turns being out in the evening

OP posts:
SoulAccount · 16/03/2017 20:28

Calmdownboris, I am so pleased you have a solicitor' apppontment. Well done, great news.

One small step at a time, moving forward with the right knowledge and support.

Have a good look through all your paperwork and get yourself prepared with all the facts that will help the solicitor to help you.

Great stuff.

GreenPeppers · 16/03/2017 21:02

That's great that you are really sorting things out.
Hopefully the so.licitor will help you have a clearer idea of what you can do with the house.

How are you coping with being in the same house?

Welshmamma · 16/03/2017 22:18

Good luck xx

SandyY2K · 16/03/2017 22:35

Soul

SandY2K: you can't generalise. If they were married the OP could get 60 or 70% of the equity in a split because if providing a home for her Dc.

Ay least it prevents the stress and cost of divorce. Makes it easier without certain legal processes. Of course a child together is the biggest tie.

Calmdownboris1 · 16/03/2017 22:35

Just avoiding each other really as much as possible. I'm out at 7.30am before he wakes and then out all day so its just the evenings where one of us is out all the time

OP posts:
Dontaskmegoogleit · 16/03/2017 22:46

Hey Boris Smile
Woop woop you go girl !
First step. Solicitor.
Second step . Freedom.
All the very best for your future. It's already looking brighter x

boo2410 · 17/03/2017 06:40

Calmdownboris fantastic news, let's hope with the advice you get you can start getting everything in order. I am so so pleased for you. Try and keep your chin up, you have done nothing wrong. Flowers Flowers

dowhatnow · 17/03/2017 09:15

Yay. The first small step leading to a much better and brighter future.

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