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Emotional bully?

29 replies

aftertheevent · 21/10/2017 20:12

Am working FT on temporary contract but hate FT. Highly stressful job. However a FT permanent position has become available and I have been asked to apply.
But.......when H and I argue he brings up the finances out of nowhere and says why should I go PT when he cant. Or the fact I spend money on myself. I am in my 60s by the way so could take my pension. Bloody infuriating.
So as the deadline looms I asked for his opinion on this job situation and he became v defensive and raised voice because I asked for reassurance that he would not resort to bringing up the job if I didn't go for it. I wanted his honest opinion.
So he said he wouldn't and became angry that I would question him further. To him the matter was closed and took offence that I wanted to talk about it. So I closed the door and walked out and he kicked it.
All I wanted was a clear conversation about my future.

OP posts:
Tatiannatomasina · 22/10/2017 02:48

My best advice is grab the full time option, use the extra money to get away from him and start afresh. Once the dust settles then see where your finances are and make a plan to suit you. If retirement is an option fantastic, if not i am sure you will feel better having control of your own destiny. 30 years is such a long time, dont waste another 30 on him, he really doesnt sound worth it.

Flicketyflack · 22/10/2017 07:17

It sounds like extra money may be useful even in the short term while you decide on things.

It sounds like you are unhappy with your relationship and need to think about how you move on. Get some advice about your financial position, solicitors can give you one off fixed
Fee advice.

Good luck, talking about it is the first step 😊

Cambionome · 22/10/2017 07:22

What Tatianna said. Take the full time for now to help you through the next few months, and see a good solicitor asap.

I have been with stbx for almost 30 years, and then I had the awful revelation that - if I live to be as old as my mother - I've probably got another 30 years to go!

Imagine another 30 years of that crap op ... Sad

RandomMess · 22/10/2017 07:36

Apply for the job, see a solicitor and leave/divorce you have life and opportunities ahead - grab them!

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