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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:
Morecaffeineplease · 19/06/2017 20:55

You need quality of life. Everyone does.

Flowers
thezookeeper · 21/06/2017 00:10

So, I spoke to him and told him that it was unacceptable that he was pressurising me constantly for sex. He seemed ashamed and apologised, he said that was no way to live.

That evening he did try to cuddle up but I didn't reciprocate, he turned over and muttered something about me not loving him.

Since then he has stayed the night at a friend. Tonight after work we had another argument because I wasn't showing enough enthusiasm for staying awake until he got home 12.30am.

He basically said something about this argument ruining our marriage and I am acting cold towards him.

I'm pretty angry and a bit hurt, I thought I had got through to him but obviously not. He is off work tomorrow so we will have to have it out when he eventually gets home.

I can't talk to my mum about this, she will stop sleeping and worry about me. And talking to my brother might be a bit awkward. I don't have many friends left that I could talk to about this.

I know this is something I need to sort out but I have this horrible feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach. I don't know if I have the mental strength to deal with him on top of everything else. It would be much easier to play happy families, apologise to him and carry on as usual. I'm really going to try not to though.

OP posts:
CookieMonster54 · 21/06/2017 00:22

I am appalled. The guy is a monster. You've been given 5 years, and he's rowing with you because he can't have sex five times a week?

GreenTulips · 21/06/2017 00:24

He's still trying to guilt you the 'you don't love me' is his way of making you feel bad - because he's used to you dealing with his every need - and now you're not

Is he the reason you don't have many friends?

Tomorrow tell him how you feel and what you want - do not give into his crap

Kateallison16 · 21/06/2017 00:32

This is the worst thing ive ever read on mn.

Op please please put yourself first. Flowers

MrJollyLivesNextDoor · 21/06/2017 00:36

He is selfish and controlling and abusive.

And I could be wrong but wouldn't surprise me if he was already playing away.

Why do you need to apologise to him? Seriously for what reason do you owe him an apology? For not wanting to cuddle up to him (aka have sex with him)? For daring to stand up to him and have an opinion on things?

You and your DS would be better off without him - I guess you probably already know this. I hope you find the strength to leave him and spend the time you have left living a stress free life with your DS Flowers

picklemepopcorn · 21/06/2017 06:53

It wouldn't be playing happy families, though. It would be playing happy him, miserable everyone else. Flowers

louisejxxx · 21/06/2017 07:02

Please leave. Your son my be sad to begin with but over time he will realise that he was glad his last memories of you were happy ones rather than of you fighting.

He is abusing you at a time when he should be cherishing you. Please LTB.

mumsgirl1 · 21/06/2017 07:19

Dear OP
Your life will be immeasurably better without this person. Hard initially I know to leave him , but you WILL be happier.
What a piece of shit he is
Hope you are ok

TheLegendOfBeans · 21/06/2017 07:32

I don't know if I have the mental strength to deal with him on top of everything else. It would be much easier to play happy families, apologise to him and carry on as usual

You can never ever win with utter bastards like these. Even if you were 100% compliant to his every whim and wish then he'd still manage to find fault and pick at it because that's what this kind of scumbag does.

I think you'd be wise to lean on your family; yes your mum's upset may increase and discussing personal stuff with your brother may not be great but if you believe they can offer any practical help at all then reach out. You'd be amazed at how quickly people can click into help mode when it's really needed.

At the risk of you losing the message in the chorus of everyone saying the same damned thing you deserve a life without fear and misery and unhappiness.

springydaffs · 21/06/2017 09:14

Do the Freedom Programme? It is an unthreatening course, the facilitators are highly skilled and dont force. They present the info for that week and everyone gets to talk and share. It's a wonderful course and helps you get your head straight in record time.

(I've provably said this already but it bears repeating)

Many of us have left horrible relationships like this. You need other people, support, to go through it - since people do it in their own but it's much harder.

springydaffs · 21/06/2017 09:14

*some people

mickyblueyes · 21/06/2017 11:21

This sounds like a man who has some sort of personality disorder, he has zero empathy for you and this is usually the biggest sign of someone who has a Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Google it...you may well find some answers to what you are going through.

Gemini69 · 21/06/2017 12:29

I feel afraid for you OP.. please take the advice from the other ladies posting... get help x

jellyrolly · 21/06/2017 13:16

I think people who are suggesting seeking help as a first step might be right. Even people who are in robust health find it impossible to just leave. Could you make an appointment at citizens advice/women's aid/relate/samaritans as a first step just to speak to someone who will have had experience of helping those navigating difficult relationships? It doesn't commit you to following anything through if that is simply too overwhelming at this stage. I hope the overwhelming support from other women here is at least giving you a little hope.

BengalGal · 21/06/2017 14:31

Call women's aid. Do the freedom program. Get free!!

springydaffs · 21/06/2017 15:02

Find your local Freedom Programme course

I can't stress enough they do not pressure you. They know how hard it is to make a decision and will support you regardless what you choose.

TroutySnouts · 28/07/2017 21:02

Hope you're ok OP

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