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Nasty argument with DH, feeling broken. Possible TMI.

193 replies

thezookeeper · 18/06/2017 14:38

This might be TMI so please excuse me if I give too much detail, but I don't have anyone to talk to IRL.

On Friday DH were fooling around and he suddenly said to me to go have a bath first and then put his fingers to my nose to prove his point. I was very embarrassed, the look on his face was pure disgust. I washed up and came back but by now I felt utterly deflated and humiliated. I wasn't in the mood anymore. He could see this and pulled a strand of my hair (I'm guessing to lighten the mood and carry on) and then suggested I went down on him. I declined and raised my voice about the hair pulling. DH then flew into a rage about me ruining the morning. After leaving the shower and before going to work he was still ranting and raving about how this was a terrible way to start the day. Then it moved on to the real reason he was so pissed off - that we hadn't had sex now for 2 days. He proceeded to tell me that he was sick and tired of always being horny and that if I didn't satisfy him then he would find others who would and ' just wait and see, I'll show you'.

We have argued regularly about sex and that we don't do it enough. I would say we do it minimum of 4-5 times a week. He often rages about cheating, he has once or twice tried to convince me to have an open relationship to take the pressure off me.

I feel like this time something inside me has broken. I think the humiliation and the way he told me I had a 'problem' has pushed me over the edge. I feel like he could have been more sensitive in how he told me to wash. My self confidence has hit rock bottom and I feel disgusted with myself. I have always been paranoid about how I smell down there but obviously I must have neglected myself recently.

Today we had a heated discussion and he was explaining how hard it is for him to watch women walking in their summer clothes and smelling nice while I say no to him.

In order not to drip feed, I am seriously ill awaiting a procedure that might give me a few more years. The doctors have given me 5yrs maximum as I am right now. There is no guarantee that I will get the procedure in time to help me. I don't always want to have sex, but I do it to try and be fair to him. We have 8yr old DS.

I would appreciate some independent opinions about who is in the wrong and whether I should try to make things up to keep the peace. Right now I feel like I don't want to be anywhere near him.

OP posts:
WineGummyBear · 18/06/2017 18:45

We all deserve to be treated with respect. It doesn't sound like he knows how to treat a woman with respect.

I hope you manage to find the support you need to leave. Good luck OP.

Fibbertigibbet · 18/06/2017 18:48

What a fucking horrible man. I'm sorry he was so nasty to you, that's no way to treat your partner, and certainly no way to get someone in the mood! 4-5 times a week is a lot of sex, and pestering you after two days is madness. He sounds really unpleasant.

myusernameisnotmyusername · 18/06/2017 18:50

I've never said this but you seriously need to LTB. Life is way too short anyway and you really don't need this prick around. What kind of role model is he to his DS.

WifeyFish · 18/06/2017 18:53

Oh sweetheart! Tell him to do one, you are worth so much more than his nonsense!

MrsPeelyWaly · 18/06/2017 18:57

He is evil to behave the way he is!

Im glad you've said this because the Op is unfortunately desensitised to what is going on.

Ive never read anything as harrowing as her OP.

Orangetoffee · 18/06/2017 19:07

He sounds absolutely vile, so sorry for you. He actually seems to enjoy seeing you break down and to hurt you.

The biggest gift you can give your son is improving your mental and physical health by leaving this bastard.

thezookeeper · 18/06/2017 19:32

I have read all your replies, in some cases several times. I am feeling cold and numb inside, part of me saying it is not that bad. We do have good times too. Given the unanimous opinion here. I think it is my take on the situation that is wrong, it is just hard to get my head round.

DH just got back from work and I will try to speak to him later once DS has gone to sleep. I don't yet know what I am going to say. He has apologised for not dealing with the situation sensitively.

I might not be back until tomorrow. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has replied.

OP posts:
DixieFlatline · 18/06/2017 19:34

I'm living with a serious (although not terminal) illness. Sex is off the cards more often than not, but because my husband loves me and has my best interests at heart, that's ok. This is how a normal man behaves faced with an ill partner.

DH and I have sex far, far less than the OP does with her husband. I am not ill. DH is not ill. I just don't feel like it all that often, and DH knows I'll initiate if I do. DH couldn't give less of a shit, because he's aware that he is not entitled to push to use my body for his own gratification and sex is not a need.

thezookeeper · 18/06/2017 19:40

A few posters have asked, I do have a small support network. My family will support me whatever I want to do, but this is not an easy subject to discuss.

If I do leave him I will have to prepare myself really well mentally because he won't split easily and the stress might affect me physically. What a mess.

OP posts:
Patriciathestripper1 · 18/06/2017 19:40

Jayzus girl, don't waste your last years on him he is an utter twat.
I can tell you I wouldn't be sat around having rows about sex with him.
Tell him to fuck off and find someone else to bully.

FellOutOfBed2wice · 18/06/2017 19:42

Jesus what a total and utter cunt. He would be a cunt if you werent terminally ill with a small child, but as you are he's an absolute fucking sociopath cunt.

You are in no way in the wrong in any of this. LTB with bells on.

DartmoorDoughnut · 18/06/2017 19:54

Good luck OP Flowers

UnbornMortificado · 18/06/2017 20:04

Good luck.

My DH's (and my) sex drive is normally high however I'm PG and have had a cervical stitch put in (its not at all comparable to what your going through please don't think I'm trying to, just explaining the background) it has meant we have gone from sex daily to about twice since March.

He hasn't once put pressure on me and a minor op is nothing compared to your situation.

A loving partner should put your wellbeing above his sex drive. I'm sorry he sounds really horrible Flowers

mtpaektu · 18/06/2017 20:05

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camelfinger · 18/06/2017 20:16

I'm so sad for you, what a terrible situation. I really hope that you can find the strength to leave, he is wrong here and you will be much better off without him.

Aeroflotgirl · 18/06/2017 20:32

I think you know deep inside that he is no good, and what to do. It is great you have a good support network, you and your son deserve so much more than this. Sometimes it is helpful to get an objective perspective from people who do not know you.

notapizzaeater · 18/06/2017 20:32

Could you tell someone in the family - TBH if one of My family told me this I'd be clearing rooms ready for the, to move in.

You cannot spend your next 5 years like this - you need to love and live

Branleuse · 18/06/2017 21:01

He really humiliated you. Im not surprised you were hurt. Hes already getting loads more sex than most people in long term relationships have. He should be bloody grateful, not making you feel like shit. He should be treasuring you.

BengalGal · 18/06/2017 21:03

Contact women's aid. Make a plan. Leave or kick him out. Don't make it up with him. You deserve so much more. Let us know how you are doing.

Jamhandprints · 18/06/2017 21:04

So sorry you are ill OP. He sounds awful. 4-5 times a week is A LOT! Surely you don't need that kind of pressure on you. X x

BengalGal · 18/06/2017 21:08

We care. Almost anyone in the world would be more supportive than he is. I've not had sex with my husband in six months. Doesn't make him happy but he copes and does not complain. Both people have to want it or it becomes soul destroying.

Here are some 🌺 💐🌻😘🍀🌹🍀🍀

BengalGal · 18/06/2017 21:11

With your family you don't need to tell them much, just that he humiliates and abuses you, and isn't above raping you. I really think you have such a better chance of a long and happy life without him. And if your son is living with you and your parents there is a good chance they could keep custody if you become an angel.

Badweekjustgotworse · 18/06/2017 21:24

zookeeper I'm so sorry you're going through your illness and have to put up with such an unsupportive alrationshil. He is abusive, there's no doubt about that. A pp has said that abuse will escalate the more vuerble you become as your illness progresses and I'm just echoing that. Pleas ephonebwomens aid and speak to someone so can support you on the realities of the abuse you are experiencing, they will help you with the orcticalities of leaving. You need to leave, for your own sake and for your boys.

Flowers
pudding21 · 18/06/2017 21:47

A nice caring man if he had any issue with your cleanliness would have suggested a shower together. A nice caring man would not sulk after a couple of days no sex with a woman with a life limiting illness. A nice caring man would be trying to treasure every moment with you.
He's being a bastard, has he always been so brutal? I imagine you both live with high stress levels and a big fea of the unknown but it's no excuse. Do you want to ever be made to feel like this again? That sinking feeling you have in your chest? You have precious time ahead of you, whatever happens, you deserve love, patience, kindness and to be present in every day life, not being made to feel like shit by the man who loves you.

Just a quick question? Are you on steroids? Or any other meds? Some can disrupt you flora. Do you notice a smell?

MadeForThis · 18/06/2017 22:01

I'm actually shocked at his attitude. I know leaving will cause its own difficulties but surely spending your last years with this kind of pressure and utter disregard for your feelings would be worse.
Daily threats of affairs etc unless you have sex is not a happy positive relationship. Most people don't have sex 4/5 times a week. He's a manipulator and he seems to have no regard for your feelings at all.
I hope you find a way to be happy xx