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Emotional abuse still love partner but feel worthless

116 replies

confused84 · 07/05/2017 14:43

I have to be quick as have a small window alone.
My partner abuses me I don't think he knows he's doing it but yesterday he tried to smash my phone up but it was a half hearted attempt as it did not break it was just a threat. He grabbed the quilt off me and was throwing cushions and pillows and punching the bed while I was lying in it. It's the furthest he's gone I've been with him nearly four years now.
I was scared I thought he was going to hit me and just stopped himself short of hitting me.
He was telling me he can get better then me and I'm useless I started crying and he was telling me to shut up because I'm a baby and the tears don't work anymore if I cry he always says this which makes me feel pathetic.
When he's being nice it's ok it's good but yesterday was scary I sat in my room all day and never came out then he started messaging me telling me how I had ruined his wkend and was I happy with myself etc
It all started because I went on FB when I was walking to the shop and he saw me on it.
I had this most of the day the verbal abuse and I had no where to go then he got me some dinner last night so I came down in the end and he tried to act normal.
I feel like what he says is true I am worthless and he can get better then me .
I went shopping this morning I wanted to cry I the supermarket I felt like I had been beaten up but no wounds were visible to see.
I felt like telling a stranger or anyone what was happening to me. It's not a one off it's happened before but yday he was leaning over me and screaming in my face and punching the bed right by my head I was scared he's a big bloke.
He's acting normal today he hasn't said sorry he used to say sorry those days are gone . I want to get out but I feel so trapped all my fight has gone and I still love him and everyone else thinks he is amazing

OP posts:
notarehearsal · 10/05/2017 09:57

He isn't interested in nor does he care what he's doing to you. It's all about HIS needs. So if you don't jump the second he says jump, in his eyes you are the bad one. From his perspective you are there solely for him. So if you are tired or ill or you want to watch a different TV programme to him in his eyes you are doing it all to spite him.
This has never been about you

Claram55 · 10/05/2017 10:22

You need to tell him to
Leave and do it today x

Aeroflotgirl · 10/05/2017 10:33

Op stay strong, he is a nasty, horrid bully. Please talk to your friend, brother, you need to leave this man, small steps. He is not amazing and lovely, he is a nasty piece of work who is gaslighting you.

Jux · 10/05/2017 10:33

He knows the effect he is having on you but he doesn't care. Furthermore, if he keeps you scared and sad then you are more likely to do what you're told (service his wants) and to believe what he says (he talks crap). So that makes him King of the Hill. He's a revolting human being, feeding off your psyche like one of those succubus, or whatever they were.

Anyway, apologoies from him are just another weapon to be brought out when necessary, and are meaningless. You already know he'll do the same tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow....

Be strong. Can you start packing up some of his things? Or would you rather wait until your friend arrives? Either is fine, your choice.

MusicIsMedicine · 10/05/2017 11:16

What a horrible creature he really is.

It is not your issue if he can't manage his laundry. Why I'd it suddenly you in the wrong. Tell him straight, whether you work or not, you are still not his domestic servant! You have a right to be treated with respect and love and this is so far removed from that it's tragic.

Get his stuff out. All of it.

Do it today.

You don't have to live another day like this ever again.

Please please please do it today.

You know who he really is. He's a cunt.

PsychedelicSheep · 10/05/2017 11:38

'It's not a sign he's changed, it's a sign he hasn't'

This, 100%. Please get away from him, he's not good for you sweetheart. Involve professionals (police/WA) so they can risk assess you and be on hand immediately if he kicks off, which he probably will.

boovoo · 10/05/2017 13:14

Couldn't ignore this. Please do something positive for yourself today and call the police and WA. It's not going to get any better. Muster your strength and get him out of your lives. He sounds horrible.

You are worth much more than this.

Smile
milleniumhandandprawn · 10/05/2017 19:12

Ditto the other posters who say he can sense something changing.
Keep your resolve op.
Did your friend come round again today?

glassspider · 10/05/2017 21:27

Hope you're ok OP xxx

notarehearsal · 11/05/2017 06:06

You've been on my mind. I do hope all is OK

Charley50 · 11/05/2017 07:42

Hello op I hope you are ok. I think you can ask the police to be there when you ask him to leave. He's seriously abiding you. He needs to know you aren't alone and vulnerable to his abuse anymore. Having the police and your friend supporting you will give him that message.

slinkyma · 11/05/2017 08:05

Hoping you're ok and sending you hugs.

Charley50 · 11/05/2017 08:20

Abusing not abiding sorry.

MusicIsMedicine · 11/05/2017 09:05

Thinking of you OP and hope you are OK. X

DistanceCall · 11/05/2017 09:22

He doesn't want to leave. Why would he? He's in a very cushy position, with a roof over his head for free and a total slave whom he keeps in line. The only problem is your son, and I'm pretty sure that as he grows up he will start to plot ways to get rid of him.

He's never going to leave, OP. YOU need to kick him out. For your sake and for your children, who are being exposed to an abusive relationship which will probably set them on a course to their own relationships.

Tell your family. Show them this thread. Ask, shout for help. Please do it NOW.

MusicIsMedicine · 12/05/2017 11:55

Op, are you OK?

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