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Partner went mental when he found my toy

175 replies

Lillyrose80 · 19/08/2019 19:36

Okay so my head is a little all over the place today. I would be hugely grateful for some honest opinions about my partners behavior. I think I know what I think about this behavior and what it is but before I make any decisions or question whether I am losing the plot mentally I would welcome others opinions on his behavior.
So here goes.... To cut a very long story short. My partner and I have been together around 8 years, we have two kids together and i am 8 years older than him which I didn't think was a problem until recently.
I left my partner a few years ago due to him being controlling about me going back to work and some other problems and it literally was one of the hardest things I have done. saved money to move and started fresh, however he Eventually persuaded me to come back and my children missed him, I was feeling guilty about taking my kids away from him although I never stopped him seeing them they really missed him. So fast forward 3 years and he can still be jealous, controlling, old fashioned at times but then we can also be like the bestest of friends and have a great laugh with each other and the kids and a good home life.... I stay in and don't go out normally but this weekend just gone a couple of my oldest friends were going for a drink and asked me to join them. I was so excited to see them both and said to my partner I am going out tomorrow night with my friends, he instantly got angry and storming around saying things like well if you can afford to go out go! Knowing full well I would need to ask him for money to go which would make things very awkward. Anyway I didn't back down and stuck to my guns and said yes I am going and that's that. The whole time I was trying to get ready he told the kids to come in and out of the bedroom, he went outside and worked on his car and made it impossible for me to get ready. Then. I asked for a lift to save money for a taxi and he got really cross and said ffs you should of asked me earlier I've been at work all day bla Bla Bla. I still stuck to my guns. Although I felt utterly shit by now I was gonna go. He looked me up and down and said nice you can dress up for your mates and not for me.... As I got out of the car to meet them. So I was home by 11.30om and when I got into bed he wouldn't touch me. I tried hugging him and he was cross and shrugged off my affections. The next morning he said I'm leaving and started packing his stuff. I was like wha coz I went out!?? And he said no I didn't sleep all night your a disgusting whore and I hate you. He then goes to my wardrobe and he takes out a vibrator that I had bought for myself a few weeks before but had hidden from him as I knew his reaction would be bad... Didn't realize it would be this bad thou! At this point I need to add he is a really really selfish lover and I have asked him to please try and take some time to try and satisfy me and he gets sulky and angry so I though the vibrator would be something that could help me in that way.
Anyway I almost laughed and I was like are you serious? Don't you think your behavior is a bit controlling and he said it's either me or that and your obviously cheating, your a slut.
Then he turned around and he said it must be your age you can't get off on normal sex anymore coz your an old haggard woman (I'm 37) and you and your old disgusting friends all talk about your dirty vibrators and sex. I was literally blown away by how immature and venomous he was being. But also however much I thought this is pathetic it really God dam hurt. I never realized my age was a problem! Why after all of these years is he calling me old and a hag? I then start to cry and say please leave I Dont want the children to hear or see u in this way. He wouldn't stop going on and on and on at me I had to stand up to him and say very firmly this is wrong you need to leave the house now. Right now. I am disappointed in you and shocked please leave.. He is a huge man and I'm tiny so it was quite intimidating. He was up in my face calling me awful names. He finally leaves as I lick doors behind and check. On kids who were thankfully still asleep.
The past two nights he has stayed at his brother's. My head is a mess. My kids miss him. I personally do not miss him at all. We have a holiday booked next week and my kids have been so excited to go. I don't know what to do.?!?!
I suppose what I want to know is this normal behavior and am I in the wrong for purchasing a vibrator and not telling him?

OP posts:
TipTopAllOverTheShop · 19/08/2019 20:03

He's a controlling narcissist. See if you not going due to family breakup is covered by insurance. Don't go on holiday with him as he may do worse as "you're away and nobody knows you" attitude. Don't go for your own safety for heaven's sake Xxx divorce asap

PorterBella · 19/08/2019 20:06

LTB = Leave the bastard.

You've got a very good head on your shoulder, op, you'll get
through this.

chickenyhead · 19/08/2019 20:06

It isn't normal. He is not right in the nut.

Lillyrose80 · 19/08/2019 20:06

Yes @transformandriseup it's his new insult I'm old past it haggard.... Hag and a whore at the same time apparently

OP posts:
Cocobean30 · 19/08/2019 20:06

Echoing everyone saying he is a controlling narcissist. He will now send you horrible and cruel messages and when you don’t bend to his will, may try the pity card and act sweet/pathetic to get you to feel sorry for him and take him back. Don’t fall for any faux sweetness. ‘It’s all part of the script’ of an abuser. And he is an abuser. You can do this Flowers

Cocobean30 · 19/08/2019 20:07

P.s 37 isn’t even old, I bet you’re gorgeous and he is insecure Grin

YouJustDoYou · 19/08/2019 20:08

He won't be coming back I made sure house is all in my name because if the last time now anyway and I've kept some Independence so it makes it easier. Plus my kids are my world I really do not want them thinking this is normal. I need to take some responsibility and be strong and keep him out for their sake

You are FANTASTIC. You are also and amazing mum, and a very very strong woman - well done you op. My mum stayed and put up with my dad's behaviour for years, and it ruined us as children. Utterly ruined us.

YouJustDoYou · 19/08/2019 20:09

And laugh my arse off at 37 being old and haggard. What an immature, nasty, vile little boy your ex-partner is.

Grassynoel · 19/08/2019 20:11

Honey what kind of a life are you living with him??? Ask yourself how you would feel in ten years still with him and the kids are older. Still listening to that awful shit you've described. Basically wasting your life and showing your kids it's ok to be treated like that as a woman and as a man, that it's ok to treat a woman like that.
I mean he went rooting in your wardrobe when you were out, there's no changing him.
Best of luck op. You need to be strong but now's your chance. You'll look back in a few months and be so proud of yourself.

31RueCambon · 19/08/2019 20:12

Yeh, the "smear campaign"
Classic text book stuff!

It is hard, but dont try and set his family straight. They are going to believe him or at least be seen to.

So just delete, block and distance yourself from all of them.

He will triangulate and employ flying monkies so do not make the huge mistake of trying to clear your name and prove you are not the mental one.

  1. you are not on trial so dont behave like you are by attempting to clear your name! This would only support his belief that you have to prove yourself to him. You dont. You have the power to not care.
  2. he will enjoy it if you defend yourself or try and tell "your side" to his family. Dont givehim the satisfaction. Dont provide narcissistic supply by defending yourself.

Except in a legal context.

carly2803 · 19/08/2019 20:12

what a prick

dont let him back OP, you made the mistake last time dont do it again. Be a role model for your kids, i promise you they will adapt and i bet be happier!

all the best for your new life!!

31RueCambon · 19/08/2019 20:14

My x used to say i was a stupid hairy midget too fucking stupid to cook a ready meal, and yet, he wouldnt let me leave!

FuckFacePlatapus · 19/08/2019 20:16

Id of punched his fucking lights out if he spoke to me like that. Controlling jealous and abusive, lazy and selfish. Yeah he has a lot goingHmm for him!

Bin him off, or carry on living the rest of your life with the muppet.

skybluee · 19/08/2019 20:19

Well done for protecting your children from this. No man should behave like that and no children should be around it. I'm really glad you're away from him. I hope you still go on the holiday, as your own little family. The vile messages he sent show who he truly is, plus lying to your family. Horrible. Your children will be so better off without this for a model. You have given them a chance. Hold onto that.

RedCowboyBoots · 19/08/2019 20:19

Your age isn't the problem- your partner is the problem.

Don't feel bad- it takes on average 7 attempts to leave an abusive partner.

Ravenesque · 19/08/2019 20:21

You're 37 and not a hag! He's 29 and a nasty piece of work, a man child, a ... oh and he's a selfish lover so no wonder you got yourself a vibrator and him flipping out over it is pathetic.

Please don't let him come back. Your children will be the better for him leaving and it's not as though they won't see him ever again. You are worth so much more than this utter turd.

Picklypickles · 19/08/2019 20:21

Always nice when the trash takes itself out!

MitziK · 19/08/2019 20:22

Don't just lock the doors, change the locks, make sure the windows are all locked and if you've been allowed to ever have a conversation with your neighbours, tell them he's been abusive, you've split up as a result and if he turns up whilst you're away, he's breaking in, he hasn't just 'lost his keys'. Hopefully, they'll call the police if they see him that way.

In any case, you're allowed to go out, talk to friends and do exactly what you like - maybe you'll meet somebody you actually knows what to do with their dick, but if not, well - the pound shop does multipacks of alkaline batteries/duracell. Enjoy.

50shadesofblackclothing · 19/08/2019 20:23

You sound like a strong, fantastic woman OP. Don't let him break you down again. You'll never have a normal life with him and your kids will notice.
You probably do need to think about unblocking him, sending him an email address you set up just for him or having some form of contact with a family member in order to arrange contact for the children. Make it clear that you are only discussing the children via whatever contact it is and you will not be drawn into any conversation or debate about the relationship. Apply for maintenance. Will you be able to go on the holiday on your own? I hope so- enjoy it and stay strong! This is the first step towards the rest of your life being better!

TimeForNewStart · 19/08/2019 20:23

kids who were thankfully still asleep

Please don’t kid yourself on that they sleep through all that. They will have been pretending so as not to make you feel guilty.

Lillyrose80 · 19/08/2019 20:25

Thank you, your all so supportive and making me laugh at some if the replies at the same time lol. It's quite complex why I went back to him really, and mainly to do with my own childhood not having a father I didn't want my kids to not have the same upbringing so always encouraged him to be around. I now have changed my mindset and actually my upbringing was way better as no father is better than an abusive vile one. If he wants a relationship with them it doesn't need to be with me. And he needs to get some help I think before I let him near them. Does anyone know if I can log any of this with some sort of outside help? Like the police? Without him actually being arrested or causing a scene but for some protection for myself incase anything happens in the future?

OP posts:
Lillyrose80 · 19/08/2019 20:28

I have spoken to my children and apologized if they heard daddy and mummy and it's wrong and shouldn't happen especially around them. I am pretty sure they were fast asleep still but yes I know I'm also aware kids pretend and try to protect us also. It's all so horrid. X

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SparklyMagpie · 19/08/2019 20:29

The best line I've read apart from you kicking him out, is that everything is in your name !!

You are amazing!!

Please do go on the holiday with you and your children, you need it and for you all to have some quality time and you to get some space

Any man that kicks off over a sex toy just screams insecurity, atleast you got what you needed and bloody well deserved from that, and he'll have kicked off because he couldn't give that to you. Everyone needs their own time and it's not antibodies business to get involved in that, absolute dick!

Go get a brew or glass of wine or something nice OP and toast to a fresh start for you and DC

I'm sat here and could applaud

Amazing

decisionsindecisions · 19/08/2019 20:29

Yes I would report this. Coercive control is a criminal offence

Timandra · 19/08/2019 20:29

Your age isn't the problem.

You going out isn't the problem.

Your vibrator isn't the problem.

You dressing up isn't the problem.

The one and only problem is that he is looking for ways to destroy your self-esteem, separate you from your support network and persuade you that you don't deserve to be treated with any love or respect.

Chances are that, when the insults don't work, he will try remorse, promises to change and possibly threats of suicide.

They are all designed to suck you back in so he can disempower you further and eventually you won't have the resources to escape.

You're doing the right thing by getting him out of your life and keeping him there.