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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:
Mummyoflittledragon · 19/08/2019 20:30

Wow well done for being strong. If you think he is going to say anything horrible that you could use in court, consider unblocking him.

Does anyone know if there is a way of sending messages somewhere so you can look at them when ready?

SparklyMagpie · 19/08/2019 20:31

Anybody - not antibodies 🙈 I maybe drinking a glass of wine but I can't even blame it on that Haha

Notthetoothfairy · 19/08/2019 20:34

So great that you’re not married to him and everything is in your name [why isn’t there a champagne icon?]

Kittypillar · 19/08/2019 20:36

Good god, you're amazing OP! What an absolute piece of shit your ex is. Do NOT pay any attention to his horrible messages and manipulative behaviour (he may try to play it sweet and apologetic next, don't let him). Honestly I'm sure your kids miss him but it will be better for them not to think that type of behaviour is okay and to have a secure life with you.

Loud and clear: LTB. Change the locks. Go on holiday with the kids (cut up/cancel his ticket) and have a wonderful time Wine

Mummoomoocow · 19/08/2019 20:36

Nothing wrong with your age. Nothing wrong with having a vibrator. Nothing wrong.

Csleeptime · 19/08/2019 20:39

Well done OP, you've done amazing and been so strong. Stick with it this time and never look back, he will not change.

SukiPutTheEarlGreyOn · 19/08/2019 20:40

You get my first ever LTB. Flowers I’m so sorry as this must hurt so much and your head must be all over the place but excellent news you were sensible enough to put everything in your name. Stay strong and don’t let him worm his way back (either through trying to chip away at your self esteem with more vile insults or by trying to pretend he’s sorry). He’s shown you who he really is and you are way better off without him.37 is young and you have a whole lifetime of adventures with someone who values you waiting in the future, Have a great holiday - you sound awesome so please don’t let this loser define who you are.

AlphaNumericalSequence · 19/08/2019 20:40
Flowers Agree with lots of other posters that (1) he is a pathetic weakling prick that you should keep out of your house, and (2) you are amazing strong and sensible woman, esp keeping the house in your name.
Chunkers · 19/08/2019 20:40

Why did you have to ask him for money to go out? Is that another aspect of his control? He sounds awful. Glad your home is yours. 🌺

kalinkafoxtrot45 · 19/08/2019 20:41

Don’t ever let this shithead back over your threshold!

messolini9 · 19/08/2019 20:41

This has got absolutely nothing to do with your vibrator & everthing to do with your selfish, jealous, nasty, abusive, controlling dickhead of a DP.

Its concerneding that you are financially dependent on him (needing to ask him for money so you can meet your friends is ... fucking odd, OP, don't let anyone tell you otherwise).

Will you be able to establish a childcare routine & get your own job?
I think that should be your first step.
"LTB" stands for Leave The Bastard btw.

I don't like saying it, as it has to be the poster's own decison ... but ... really, what are you getting out of this relationship except abuse, disdain & being scared?

SoLost101 · 19/08/2019 20:43

Should of told the asshole that you had the get a vibrator as he wasn’t doing a good enough job!

Poppi89 · 19/08/2019 20:43

Most partners are happy when they see their partners going out with their friends, enjoying themselves and having a break. Just him being funny about you going out with your friends would have been enough for me to leave him. You only get treated how you allow yourself to be treated OP.

I grew up with my parents arguing and my father being controlling over my mother, the best thing was when they finally broke up for good, I just wish it was sooner!
You've already broken up and got back together it obviously doesn't work and it won't get better. It's time to put the kids first and realise this is not a good environment for them to be in.

Stella8686 · 19/08/2019 20:52

Please re-read your post. Close your eyes. Imagine your child (daughter?) has just told you this exact problem. What advice would you give to them in this instance.

Very obviously (imo) leave and never go back. Sack in the holiday, tell the kids you are having a home camping adventure instead (or moving adventure if that's your plan) put all your energy into making a fun week with your kids (junk food, movies, playing) and try to enjoy them and breathe a sigh of relief to have your freedom back! X

chansondematin · 19/08/2019 20:54

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Toooldnowx · 19/08/2019 20:55

Sorry you're going through this.

You said you have some independence and the house is in your name but at first you also said you were dependent on him 0to give you money to go out with your girlfriends.

Are the kids his? What financial support will you receive?

PhilSwagielka · 19/08/2019 20:56

Hun, your partner is a piece of shit. There's nothing wrong with sex toys, and I used them when I was in a relationship. My boyfriend understood they were a complement, not a replacement, and I even used a vibe on him. You are NOT a slut and a whore for using a vibrator, and he's the one with the problem, not you. x

Figgygal · 19/08/2019 20:57

He is vile but you know that
37 is no way old so fuck him

deste · 19/08/2019 20:59

If you do go on holiday I would make sure I had his keys back or change the locks so he can’t get in.

Leftiefterson · 19/08/2019 20:59

He sounds vile OP. It doesn’t sound like a healthy relationship really.

His nasty insults were totally unnecessary but I can see why he might be a little upset regarding the toy because it’s symptomatic of greater issues with your sex life. My DP initially didn’t like me having a vibrator but there have been times when we’re apart and I felt frisky. Now he’s totally fine with it.

I don’t think you should be with him but if you decide to stay with him you guys need to seriously talk things through and the sex issues need resolving.

PennyNotSoWise · 19/08/2019 20:59

It sounds like him threatening to leave was a bluff, and he got the desired effect of you begging him not to (originally). He'll be expecting you to be begging him again soon to come back, no doubt.

He's expecting to worm him way back in, and this'll be your lesson that going out with mates isn't worth the aggro, so you won't bother trying again. Classic abusive cunt, they're all cut from the same cloth, they truly are.

Thankfully though OP, you sound wise to his bullshit and I hope you stick to your guns. It's so sad seeing women post here who think this kind of behaviour is normal, somewhat, so I'm pleased that you don't seem to be one of them.

You're not old. You're not a hag. You're not a whore. He's an insecure, bullying prick who abuses women and feels threatened by a plastic fucking toy.

You and your children are worth so much better, and you're luckily in a very strong position to achieve that. I wish you all the best Flowers

Sparklybanana · 19/08/2019 21:00

Your kids could grow up thinking that’s ok behaviour if you roll over and let him treat you like that so you’ve done the right thing. Yes they might miss him but he’s always going to be their dad. Find yourself someone who doesn’t blame you for his own failures. You know he’d also blame you for him having an affair because you don’t enjoy what he offers in bed? Don’t go back. He’s not going to change.

SmartPlay · 19/08/2019 21:01

Don't take him back again! This guy is mental!

saraclara · 19/08/2019 21:03

please go on your holiday. You deserve it and so do the kids.

And yes, I've never joined in a LTB chorus before, but in this case I'm shouting it loud.

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