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Abandoned

87 replies

lonelybutmarried · 31/05/2017 22:05

Hi

Please help me, I think you might all say ltb but it's not that easy.

My DH has a history of becoming sulky and verbally unpleasant if we don't have sex on a regular basis - he would like it every night and it starts to become a problem if we go 3 or 4 nights without. This has been a constant in our relationship, he likens it to PMT and in fairness I've read other threads where people have agreed they get fed up if they dont have sex. However, this is an issue no matter what my circumstances are - for example after having the DC, being stressed etc.

Also I think he likes to be the focus of my attention, so if I am stressed about something or I am focused too much on someone else I don't think he likes it.

We are currently moving house. This is a massive financial commitment and as I am more cautious in this respect I'm feeling a bit anxious. At the same time my mother is dying from lung cancer - literally. He also wants to commit to a business opportunity.

I went to visit my mother last night. We hadn't had sex for 3 days prior to this. He more or less threw it in my face before I left.

I asked him to put the business opportunity on hold as too much is happening at once. He told me he couldn't stand the way I interfered.

This morning he went to work and said he'd check in through the day about my mum. He didn't. He's also not come home. I only found out when I called him just now. He says he hates me just now and needs space. Told me to concentrate on my mum. I can't though because of what he is doing.

I'm rambling I know. I don't know where to begin. I feel broken in so many ways. I'm losing my mum and my DH is threatening to leave me.

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lonelybutmarried · 01/06/2017 20:14

Thank you, I'll look at the freedom programme. Walking on eggshells is spot on. I feel so anxious, for the last 48hrs I feel like I would if I was giving a massive presentation. It's awful. Even if I had spectacularly messed up surely I don't deserve this? I've even apologised just to try and keep the peace.

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lonelybutmarried · 01/06/2017 20:17

And yes I am his handmaiden although in the phone when I told him dinner was made he said he didn't want me to make him dinner ever again. It's almost like he is even taking that away from me.

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Allfednonedead · 01/06/2017 20:39

Please tell him to fuck with his patronising 'you've let us all down'!
Seriously, does he not listen to himself?
And it's never your fault if he can't contain his grumpiness because you don't feel like sex. Again, does he listen to his own whinging? You DO NOT HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THIS!

sorry for shouting, I know it's not your fault and this is all an awful lot to deal with at a terrible time for you.

You will get through this, and when you have the strength and emotional capacity to get rid of this abusive waste of space your life will improve hugely. Until then, be easy on yourself and focus on your mother.

Whatalready · 01/06/2017 21:27

Did you enjoy being on your own even though it was only for a short while? I imagine it was tough bathing and bedding three little ones but did you feel more at ease with him out of the way?

AnyFucker · 01/06/2017 21:28

What the fuck happened to you to make ypu into such a servile handmaiden ?

lonelybutmarried · 01/06/2017 21:34

Just a thought on the sex thing. He is planning a 10 day holiday with his friends for a hobby of his. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he is faithful. How will he cope?!! Why is it ok for him to abstain when it suits him?

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lonelybutmarried · 01/06/2017 21:35

I don't know anyfucker

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lonelybutmarried · 01/06/2017 21:35

Yes, a bit what although I'm feeling incredibly anxious how he will be when he is home.

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AnyFucker · 01/06/2017 21:38

You are frightened of him Sad

Good point that he abstains from sex when away with friends and his balls don't explode

You are far more intelligent than him, love. He sounds thick as fuck.

anxiousandpregnant · 01/06/2017 22:41

I'm so sad that you have to live like this, how exactly have you let everyone down? You haven't!!!! Its him and his man child behaviour that is letting you down! Does he ever ask how you are? Or how your mum is doing? I suspect not because he doesn't care about anyone but him. I highly doubt he is faithful while he's away, he's clearly a sex addixt.

MsWanaBanana · 01/06/2017 22:58

No one should have to live like this. Gosh I can't imagine walking on eggshells all the time and having to hide my true emotions because my husband didn't like them. Think of this, would you like any of your children having to live like you? That's what they will be watching and listening too. I would get out now before it gets worse. I also think he is definitely cheating on you. Sorry x

DownTownAbbey · 02/06/2017 07:21

I don't think he's a sex addict. That implies some uncontrollable compulsion. He's totally able to control himself if he wants to. He just chooses to be a cunt about it. It's a tool he uses to brow beat you, OP, because you are always in the wrong and he is always in the right.

How absolutely bloody dare he do anything other than comfort and support you right now?! I hope this is the straw that breaks the camel's back. Concentrate on your mum. Observe his antics with an air of detachment, actively noting all the selfish, twatish, bastard-shittery he gets up to and compare it to what a decent man would do. Realise that he is not a decent man, or even an acceptable one. Then drop kick him out of your life. Putting a ring on your finger doesn't mean he's bought himself a punch bag with a 24/7 vagina attachment.

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