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Not sure what to do about my husband

127 replies

AccioBrie · 01/02/2018 04:29

So I’ve been married almost a year to my best friend. We were friends for 5 years and then got together August of 2016 and then married July of 2018. When we first started dating he was amazing, the first 4 months. After that he constantly started fights and always made them about me even though I didn’t do anything. And then when he would apologize he’d blame it on stress and say I was too amazing to be mad at. After we got married he hit with wanting to move back to his home state even though he knew I didn’t want to move at all and basically forced me out here. Made me break off contact with my family except my parents. So I literally have no one to talk to. Gets mad if I don’t have dinner on time, or if I go out and can’t cook that night. Expects me to clean, do laundry, cook, etc because he’s “tired from working” but I also work and I’m in school. Goes through my phone while I sleep, and deletes messages from people so I can’t reply but doesn’t let me see his phone at all. He threatened to punch me in the face after putting a hole in his door because I had messaged me nephew. Did hit me in the face one night after drinking because I was trying to get him comfortable in bed. Never wants to spend money on stuff I need but does, he just makes sure I feel bad about it afterwards. Forces me to have intercourse with him, even when I tell him I don’t want to and push his hands off me. Even continues after I say no. But on the good notes, he always tells me I’m the best thing to happen to him and he wouldn’t know what to do if he lost me. That if I ever left, I’d basically break him and tells me how much he loves me. My nephew and my best friend tell me he’s controlling and emotionally abusive and that I need to leave. I love him more than anything, I just don’t know what to do.

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Rosielily · 01/02/2018 19:00

I don't want to read and run - but I cannot add to the sound advice you've already been given here. I see you are in the US and therefore different laws apply to those we have here in the UK. The forced sex would certainly be rape here and the rest of the violence and abuse you describe is criminal. There are no good points here - please don't kid yourself that there are. I hope you get the help you need, and fast!!

ugghhreally · 01/02/2018 23:38

"I feel like that would have been my out."

What he is doing to you is euqal to if not worse than that. He sounds like an absolute shit not only how he trats you, but mistreating animals that cannot speak up for themselves speaks VOLUMES. You owe him NOTHING. What you do owe, is yourself happiness. You're worth better than this.

Chickoletta · 02/02/2018 08:23

Hope you're ok OP? I've been thinking about you. Let us know that you're safe please. X

PoisonousSmurf · 02/02/2018 08:30

The OP clearly does not understand what 'love' is.
No man should make you feel like shit.
Leave the twat and ignore his whining.
And, no, he won't 'kill himself', but YOU are the one who may be harmed!

Zebrathree · 02/02/2018 08:45

Wait till he leaves for work and get packing, I think its time you were close to your family and friends again. Did he plot to drag you away from them to do this to you?

I'm just glad you haven't had any children with him yet.

Its not going to get better and he won't change, except by getting worse. I fear he's just started.

LisaMed1 · 02/02/2018 09:55

You know those things that you worry about getting home?

If those things are keeping you there, then you need to accept that you are paying their rent by taking abuse. If those things are like a pause button so you consider them while trying to process it all at the back of your head, then accept that as well. It's really hard getting out of abusive situations.

Sending good vibes

ferando81 · 02/02/2018 10:17

How could he be your best friend and you not notice what a horrible person he is.
When I read mumsnet I do think there are some man haters on here who would blame a man for anything and everything but your husband is a monster.Repeated sexual and physical abuse.LTB

Screaminginsideme · 02/02/2018 19:32

Op are you okay?

Whatwouldkeithrichardsdo · 02/02/2018 20:19

He's not your friend. He rapes you.

I don't think you mention having children. I hope this is the case. Leave him, at all costs.

AccioBrie · 03/02/2018 18:21

Sorry I’ve beeb busy, it was really easy to get my stuff out actually, I had family come up and help me pack while his sister was home. She’s been amazing in helping me. I’m back in florids just trying to get my stuff in order.

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AccioBrie · 03/02/2018 18:22

Thank you everyone for the advice!

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Cauliflowersqueeze · 03/02/2018 18:25

Great news! You’re safe. Well done and lots of luck

LoniceraJaponica · 03/02/2018 18:26

Well done. Good luck for a future happy life Flowers

SoupDragon · 03/02/2018 18:32

Flowers good luck

123MothergotafleA · 03/02/2018 19:16

Well done you. Now relax and enjoy living without the mind games.

Screaminginsideme · 03/02/2018 19:34

Well done sweet heart it’s for the best- you deserve much more and you will find it! Don’t ever go back!

AccioBrie · 03/02/2018 19:42

Thank you guys so much! My parents were extremely shocked after telling them everything, they expect he would be like that but have been amazing in supporting me! My family suggested therapy which I believe would be good as well. Again thank you guys for everything!

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LoniceraJaponica · 03/02/2018 19:56

Aw, that's brilliant that they are there for you.

LisaMed1 · 03/02/2018 20:05

Really, really happy to hear this.

Next big important thing - take care of you and heal. You've been through some incredibly damaging times. Sending good vibes

0hCrepe · 03/02/2018 20:07

Well done for getting out. Remember he’s a huge liar; whatever picture he might paint to try and minimise his behaviour or even try to win you back, actions speak louder than words. Don’t believe him. Put that behind you and good luck for a future free from abuse and pain.

AgathaF · 03/02/2018 22:48

Fantastic, well done for getting out. The rest of your lovely life starts now.

Fintress · 03/02/2018 22:52

So pleased for you that you were brave enough to get out. Good luck for the future Flowers.

eggncress · 03/02/2018 23:10

That’s fantastic OP...well done ! I wish you happiness for the future. Be aware he may try to get you to go back to him. If you ever have any doubts just read this thread again Smile

Mix56 · 04/02/2018 08:42

Meanwhile, you must not speak to him.
Divorce ASAP.

SoupDragon · 04/02/2018 09:24

Yes. Don’t speak to him. I suspect he will be trying to talk you into coming back with promises of changing.