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Is anyone awake? Too upset by drunken DH to sleep

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namechangearooni2 · 27/08/2018 02:49

My usually lovely DH has really messed up tonight and I don't know whether to be furious or concerned or whether I'm just overreacting as I'm 31 weeks pregnant so add hormones into the mix as well.

We've just come back from a really nice weekend away as a family. DH's friend was having a BBQ but me and DD (4) were shattered after the journey back so told him to go without us and have a nice time. He left about 4 ish.

I was woken at midnight by the sound of him coming back in. I didn't think much of it but then when I woke up again half an hour later and he still hadn't come to bed I thought that was odd so went downstairs.
The front door was open (not just unlocked, it was actually ajar) and I could hear snoring. DH was passed out flat on his back on top of the kitchen counter, lying across the integrated hob. Thankfully, the hob wasn't on, but it's very sensitive (operated by a touch screen type thing, you don't have to turn any knobs or anything) and I have accidentally turned it on just by placing something on top of it before so he could easily have turned it on by lying on it.

I shook him awake and when he got down off the counter it became apparent he was so drunk he couldn't even stand up. He stumbled backwards halfway across the kitchen and hit his head on a cupboard. I told him to go to bed but he refused, insisting he was fine, while still stumbling all over the place, banging into things. I told him I wanted to go to bed and I didn't think it was safe to leave him in the kitchen so he needed to just go and sleep it off. He then told me I was "pathetic", that I'm "nothing", I'm "not even a proper human being". I'm not used to him speaking to me like that and I was obviously upset but I realised there was no point in addressing it while he was drunk so I persuaded him to go upstairs while I locked up.

When I went up to our room he was sprawled on the bed, half asleep, muttering about how "life is bullshit" and "what's the point of living?" I cannot stress enough how completely out of character this is! Anyone who knows my DH would tell you he is a very laid-back, positive, 'glass half full' type of person so it was a bit of a shock to hear him talk like that although I'm sure it was just drunken nonsense.

He then promptly passed out and started snoring so loudly it briefly woke up DD(4) who is a notoriously heavy sleeper.
I've managed to get DD back to sleep but he's still snoring away like a bloody freight train and stinking like a brewery. I don't want to be in the same bed as him right now so I'm downstairs on the sofa. I'm far too wound up to sleep now though and I also feel like I have to go and check on him regularly in case he rolls onto his back and chokes on his own vomit or something.

Just to be clear, he's not an alcoholic. He doesn't go out drinking very often at all and he very rarely has a beer in the week. But when he does go on a rare night out with his friends he sometimes doesn't know when to stop, although not usually to this extent. I'm not sure I've ever seen him this bad but if I have it would have been years ago. When we first met (in our very early twenties) he was a bit of a party animal but now he's a 35 year old Husband and Father with a very responsible job for fuck sake. Am I right in thinking I should not be having to put up with this crap at this point in my life or am I overreacting?

Cake and Flowers for anyone who actually managed to get to the end of all that!

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motortroll · 27/08/2018 02:53

Not overreacting. He's really fucked up.

But like you said he doesn't do this, it's not him!

You just need to tell him everything he said and did when he's awake. If he doesn't do some serious sucking up then you have a reason to worry.

You have every right to be mad.

Ava1988 · 27/08/2018 02:54

I'm up and awake...it doesn't sound like a very nice evening at all for you, especially when you've just got back from some time away!

Monty27 · 27/08/2018 02:55

I am sure he will be remorseful tomorrow and hopefully has learned a huge lesson. I hope his head hurts though.
Leave it op for tonight and get some sleep.
Talk when he's sober.
It's horrible but a one off hopefully.
Flowers

lifebegins50 · 27/08/2018 02:56

It is scary behaviour so understand your worries.

See how he reacts when he is sober to your concerns, hopefully he is as mortified as you.

namechangearooni2 · 27/08/2018 02:57

Thank you both.

I know Ava, we've had such a lovely weekend and then he goes and does this. We had plans for tomorrow too but now I know there's no way he'll be in a fit state to anything so I'll be left to entertain DD having had no sleep while he's nursing the mother of all hangovers.

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FlosCampi · 27/08/2018 02:58

I'm awake and listening. It sounds terrifyingly irresponsible, even if it is a one off, the risks of burning himself, setting fire to the house, burglars etc are nasty. I hope he will listen and change his behaviour once the seriousness is explained, but i also hope you are not feeling too panicky yourself. Can you make yourself a cup of tea and give yourself the chance to calm down before you try to sleep? You were right to be shocked and upset, pregnant or not.

Ava1988 · 27/08/2018 03:01

Do you think it was intentional or do you think he just drank more than he intended to? Not that that is an excuse but it does happen sometimes. Anyone at the BBQ who may have encouraged him? Definitely chat tomorrow and don't hold back...he deserves to know how selfish hrs been. Hopefully he will be very remorseful. Try and get some sleep if you can

Choice4567 · 27/08/2018 03:02

Hope you manage to get some sleep OP! Thanks

BusterGonad · 27/08/2018 03:02

If it's out of character then I'd not give him too much hassle for it, maybe he's anxious about the impending arrival and had a few too many, maybe work is stressing him out or maybe he just fancied getting drunk! I've certainly had too many on nights out and talked complete shite, as has my husband. If I were you I'd tell him tomorrow that what he said upset you and that you'd appreciate an apology and if he has worries you'll always there for him, and equally if it was drunken shite then maybe next time he fancies blowing of steam you'd rather he slept on the sofa or spare room. If I'm drunk I generally crawl into the spare bed so I don't make a tit of myself!

seagulldown · 27/08/2018 03:03

I'm up too. Agree that you are right to be upset. But if he really doesn't normally behave that way I'd be inclined to give him some leeway. I would be asking him tomorrow about what he said about life not being good. He prob won't remember but something to get out in the open, other wise those words will continue to bother you. Hope you can get some sleep

Fezzik · 27/08/2018 03:07

You are not overreacting, he has behaved appallingly.

I would find his comments most upsetting. Yes he's drunk but in vino veritas and all that.

Hopefully he wakes up and is absolutely mortified and contrite. If not I would consider asking him to move out for a few days. I know that sounds extreme but his behaviour is completely unacceptable.

namechangearooni2 · 27/08/2018 03:09

I honestly don't know. I can't imagine he'd get into that state intentionally but he must have drunk a hell of a lot and I do think that by 35 you should know your limits. The couple hosting the BBQ both like a drink I suppose but they are nice, responsible people with small children who will have been in the house as far as I know so I believe it was anything that wild. If he'd been out clubbing or something (not that either of us have done that for years!) I'd honestly be wondering if he'd been spiked but I can't let him off the hook that easy.

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BusterGonad · 27/08/2018 03:09

Fez move out for a few days! A bit extreme! I'd certainly say that if he'd have come in high in crack!

BusterGonad · 27/08/2018 03:11

I personally find BBQs and house party's are the worse for getting too drunk, the drinks flow, are free, no queuing at the bar, everyone happy and getting along. I've been in my worst states at house party's vs pubs/clubs.

TheWizardofWas · 27/08/2018 03:16

Ach it is a bank holiday weekend. Give the man a break.

timeisnotaline · 27/08/2018 03:18

You are right to be pretty upset at what he said and at how he might have turned the stove on. Talk to him- id expect him to be horrified and next weekend to be 100% me time. If he’s not it’s different.

woodfires · 27/08/2018 03:20

If he didn't intend to get into that state I Would give him grief for the nasty things he said to you, point out the risks in his behaviour and let the rest go. This depends on him not continuing to be an arse to you tomorrow. You shouldn't have to put up with this but it doesn't sound deliberate or regular from what you have said. I would be mighty annoyed at having to,leave my bed though.

BusterGonad · 27/08/2018 03:20

Some people are no good at judging when they've drunk too much, I'm no either, especially when I'm with a bunch of people. Every person I know have had too much to drink at one point in their life, be it at age 18 or 45! It happens.

Fezzik · 27/08/2018 03:20

Buster yeah I know that sounds extreme, but I actually had a good think about what I would do if my DH did this. I would be furious if he put my kids at risk (open door, potentially setting himself on fire) and that's even before the insults.

But obviously namechange knows her DH best and she may be more forgiving than me.

Anyway hopefully you're feeling a bit better now OP.

namechangearooni2 · 27/08/2018 03:22

Wizard I have no problem with him coming home a worse for wear after a night out once in a while. But getting so shit faced that you leave the front door open, pass out, tell your wife she's "pathetic", "nothing", "not even a proper human being"...is that what constitutes a normal bank holiday weekend in your book?

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GrimBrad · 27/08/2018 03:22

Pull yourself together. You are a grown adult, and so is he (although it might not seem it right now). If you've never had a girls night out and come home 'stupid' then well done you. He has been a dick: but that is the man you love and if this is the worst thing he ever does then you are very fortunate. Pour him a glass of water and put him to bed as best you can, and above all else IGNORE EVERYTHING THAT COMES OUT OF THAT FOOLS MOUTH, because drunk men say the most abhorrent things just to force a reaction.

Wait a day, then berate him if you wish - you shall surely have the upper hand and can take the moral vantage point. However, if you love him, just be there for him and love him as much as I hope he loves you. Tollerence and forgiveness are vital to any relationship (but make sure you bank those brownie points).

Remember: you are not in competition with him...

(unless he stupidly thinks he's better in any way)

Monty27 · 27/08/2018 03:22

Oh FFS fez that's hardly helpful Hmm
OP I think he didn't realise how much he had been drinking and unaware of leaving the door ajar etc.
However you need to make sure there's no repeat. I don't think there will be. He doesn't sound like that kind of asshole person.
Good luck Flowers

BelleEnd1 · 27/08/2018 03:25

I totally get how you're feeling- I've been in your situation (pregnant and not) and the adrenaline from the situation makes it so hard to sleep!

I handle things differently now though on the rare occasions my DH gets far too drunk- I force myself to have some sleep/rest. Then in the morning, I get up with DC and we go out for a couple of hours. I text DH to let him know if he's done something to upset me (your DHs language to you sounds very upsetting). And then when I get back, DH is very apologetic, has slept it off and we can move on without it ruining the whole weekend.

That might not be the ideal solution but it works for me and makes me feel like I have a bit of control.

Hope you get some rest. X

LinoleumBlownapart · 27/08/2018 03:38

Hopefully you'll be able to look back at laugh. My DH once came home shitfaced. He'd decided to take a detour to the supermarket on route home and bought 3 things that cost 300 in our local currency (and yes that's too much) we didn't need half a lamb, 1.5kg of beef and a lollipop for each child that was bigger than their faces. He tripped over kitchen table, proclaimed that we was "simply, not drunk" and fell asleep on the floor, with the dog licking his face. Now I can laugh about it but at the time I was livid. I would make sure you get more than an apology for the nasty comments, that's not acceptable and I hope you get some much needed rest.

namechangearooni2 · 27/08/2018 03:51

we didn't need half a lamb, 1.5kg of beef and a lollipop for each child that was bigger than their faces

That's made me chuckle, thank you Grin

Yeah, I think I could laugh off the other stuff if it wasn't for the things he said. I'm fairly sure he doesn't mean any of it though so I suppose I need to get it into perspective.

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