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Be my friend and listen?

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HazelGraceLancaster · 18/10/2017 08:10

NC as don't want this linked wih my usual user name - been jere for around 10yrs on and off though.

We are both being unreasonable I think but we are the same as we always have been I think.

I don't know how to even word this so please bear with me. This morning started off with an argument about toddler son in our bed. We currently cosleep, initially because ds wouldn't sleep in his own bed and as I was bf it was just easier. As he got a bit older I tried him in the cot which he hated - screams and screams so I abandoned it and continued with the cosleeping. H makes remarks about it, which on occasion turn into arguments. They are not always about the cosleeping arrangement, sometimes about our other children and how I never listen to him (I don't agree with this observation tbh, yes I know that I do tend do do things my way but I don't do it as a direct disregard for Hs view, just that it makes sense this way or it works best just now and I'll tackle it at a later days - the cosleeping falls into this category I suppose). There is no other option that cosleeping atm anyway as the room ds is meant to be using is in the midst of getting decorated and there is carpet to go down to but I digress.

H asks if this is just how it is going to be. He shorts and I cry, I very rarely shout but do cry a lot during conversations and withdraw, rarely speaking. He wants to have these big conversations and try to problem solve things that I honestly don't think are issues. He asks if I'm going to change, come up with solutions. He calls me a liar or says I answer certain ways just to get him to stop. I probably do. I never remember exact parts we have spoken about as I tune out...this infuriates him.

We have 3 dc, together 14yrs, I am currently a SAHP (my choic) and I do feel it is relevant, his dad died last year. When we are not in the midst of argument we are relatively happy, though he says he is never happy anymore not really, the arguments happen maybe every 3 months or so. Right now I want to run so far away but we are skint, I have no family support here and no real friends that I can talk to. I just feel so isolated and alone especially at times like this.

He just called to say he wants to have another chat when the kids are in bed. I can't see how its going to go well. I don't know what to do anymore, I'm just stood here sobbing. He says I seem fine the next day but how can I not appear fine, the kids are miserable to see me upset this morning. I put on a front for them.

I don't even know why I am posting this. I'm just so sad.

OP posts:
Mirrormirrorotw · 18/10/2017 17:06

Forgive me for pressing further but when you say you're in charge of the household budget what does that mean exactly? Do you have access to all household money or is there an account into which he pays part of his salary that you have access to?

Sorry if I'm barking up the wrong tree but I'm seeing red flags...

HazelGraceLancaster · 18/10/2017 17:26

One joint account. No other accounts so I have access to all monies (not that there is a lot with only one of us working!)

OP posts:
LesisMiserable · 18/10/2017 18:06

If you were a man your behaviour would be call 'stonewalling' and your crying when he tries to discuss his feelings 'manipulative' and you would be referred to as abusive. I have been in your husband's shoes being treated like this. Eventually you shout just to feel heard. You're treating him really quite badly.

raisinsarenottheonlyfruit · 18/10/2017 19:05

LesisMiserable have you read the same thread as me?

He's not "trying to discuss feelings" he's shouting at her!

It's stonewalling if someone is trying to speak reasonably to you, not if they're shouting.

Mirrormirrorotw · 18/10/2017 22:07

Agreed, raisin. However, has he always behaved this way or has he started off talking reasonable and over time has turned to shouting because he's been repeatedly ignored/shut down/guilted into not talking - those are two very different situations.

raisinsarenottheonlyfruit · 18/10/2017 22:16

It's still not OK to shout at someone and expect them to listen.

I'm shocked at the responses on this thread tbh.

raisinsarenottheonlyfruit · 18/10/2017 22:23

So, the HazelGraceLancaster's DH:

  • shouts at her
  • is trying to overrule how she wants to manage night feeds and her BFing relationship with her child (by being against her putting a double in her DC's room)
  • does fuck all housework and doesn't pull his weight in family matters except 1 hour a week

And you're all telling her she should listen to him more?

How about him listening to her instead of shouting?

FFS this site really has been invaded by stepford wives.

Yes, communication is a good thing but this isn't just about the OP not listening - he's shouting at her while she's crying FFS. Get a grip people. This is not MN at its best. This is shabby.

LesisMiserable · 19/10/2017 06:35

Identifying hypocrisy isnt being a Stepford wife.

Mirrormirrorotw · 23/10/2017 10:01

No, i was suggesting she tries a different tactic and see if he's willing to do the same.

Shouting is not ok - but there's also plent of people on here who end up resorting to shouting when they've gone long enough feeling ignored. I was just suggesting it to see if he's able to see a change and in that light recognise his own failings and change.

If he isn't, well, it's pretty obvious who he really is.

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