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Partner went mental when he found my toy

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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?

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C0untDucku1a · 19/08/2019 23:27

Well done1

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Pinkbonbon · 20/08/2019 00:15

Vile.
You're well shot of the beast.

On the off chance in future he promises to 'get help' (perhaps a year down the line of you being free) don't believe it. Besides, the dude seems to have a cluster b personality (npd likely) and that can't be fixed as it's just who they are so therapy is pointless anyway.

He doesn't respect you, he sees you as the enemy any time you show autonomy and wants to hurt you. I hope you're ready for the upcoming war, at least you will see it for what it really is now though. Oh, word to the wise, don't think he will put the kids feelings and wellbeing over his need to 'win'.

Good luck! And well done taking the first steps to freedom! X

smileannie · 20/08/2019 00:21

My goodness, he is mentally unhinged.

Unbelievable behavior, just to stop you doing something totally normal, having a night out with a couple of friends.

I honestly can’t believe anyone would act in this way towards anyone, let alone their partner.
Agree with everything everyone else has said.

You know you are right and he is wrong.
Stay strong, don’t get sucked back in under any circumstances, Emotional blackmail about the children will come soon which is going to be hard but you know that sometimes the right thing to do is the hardest thing to do, so don’t give into it. Your children will suffer much more in the long term if you get back together than their short term missing him.

There is a happy normal life to be lived, out there for you and your children.

EKGEMS · 20/08/2019 00:32

Tell Mommy dearest the fucking selfish,sexually inadequate bastard can move in with her then if he's so damn wonderful

HaileySherman · 20/08/2019 02:47

Of course you know it's not normal or reasonable behavior on his part. Him being gone is the best thing. If he continues with the vile messages then a restraining order in order. Protect yourself and children. He's an abusive twat

Glass5Cage321 · 20/08/2019 04:39

Your friends & freedom are worth much more than your ex

1300cakes · 20/08/2019 05:31

This isn't normal behaviour - he is abusive.

The toy is the least of the problems in this situation, but for future, most men would be pleased to see a toy. It means their partner is interested in sex and it's less work for them - double win.

Beckiee12 · 20/08/2019 06:50

My ex partner did the exact same thing. We had been together years but didnt live together and when he found out he made me feel guilty and wouldn't let it go, always held it against me. I stayed with him for another 4 years after this and things got even worse he ended up even more possessive and controlling. Now my current partner and I dont have sex much because of medical reasons on his part and he knows I'm struggling so he told me to actually go and get one if it helps 😂 it's always hard ending a relationship especially when kids are involved but you will get through it, no one deserves to be treated like this.

pallasathena · 20/08/2019 07:12

It means Leave The Bastard. you are worth so much more OP.
Find your inner warrior and stay strong.
He's a nasty bully and if you ever take him back, you'll see your children grow up to think that his nasty, disgusting behaviour is normal.
And it isn't.

LellyMcKelly · 20/08/2019 07:42

He’s abusive and a crap shag. You’re still young. Well done for getting rid of him and showing your children that it is not ok to be treated badly.

GilbertMarkham · 20/08/2019 08:19

I've had one of this type.

What always makes me laugh is that they simultaneously try to convince you that you're aged, not "all that", not v attractive .... While being desperately threatened by you going out on your own.

Surely the opportunities for haggard, aged, unattractive women would be relatively scarce; so why the angry, anxious, crazy blow ups when you go out (or even plan to go out in my case)????

Flyg · 20/08/2019 08:53

He sounds quite similar to my exp. There are few things in this world more delicate that a narc's ego. I have recently bought a vibrator for the first time in years and honestly it makes me so much happier Grin

Definitely LTB. Your kids dont need to ever see him like that, i left mine for similar reasons. Same insults as well, calling me mental etc.

Leaving is like being reborn, its heaven not living your life walking on egg shells. Your future self will thank you eternally for showing the strength you need to right now to leave.

Go on the holiday too!

Sicario · 20/08/2019 08:57

You do realise that his behaviour is now recognised as a criminal act. CRIMINAL. With bloody police and all that. Fuck him. Report him. Arsehole.

hellsbellsmelons · 20/08/2019 09:05

So pleased you are kicking this piece of shit to the curb OP.
Reach out to friends.
They will want to support you.
As advise, contact Womens Aid and do their Freedom Programme.
The level of abuse and controlling behaviour he has shown is right up there.
Stay strong.
Do not engage with him on anything other than access to DC.
Let him rant away.
Keep all abusive texts and emails.
Hang up if he starts anything on a call.
You got this OP!

Flyg · 20/08/2019 09:31

My x used to say i was a stupid hairy midget too fucking stupid to cook a ready meal, and yet, he wouldn't let me leave!

Oh this thread could have been written by me.

I was a fat fucking moron, a bully, damaged goods, mental, bonkers, violent, lazy, unhygienic, a crap mum, selfish and all my friends were shitheads......he still didnt leave me though? Confused

Lillyrose80 · 20/08/2019 10:01

So just a little update this morning, the messages have continued. I have just written a simple reply saying the children are fine and I have tried to ignore the rest. He is actually a bit unhinged I think reading these messages.... One of the reads: you are a selfish cow using your disgusting power tools, but if you think for a second I am coming back then I need some thing extra in our sex life you can't just be the one who has extra, I am aloud another woman or an escort once a week........... He is dillusional and wow what an offer? Hahaha hilarious and it's quite frightening how he has still managed to twist this to his advantage

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Lillyrose80 · 20/08/2019 10:02

Power tools HmmGrin

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Lillyrose80 · 20/08/2019 10:04

Oh and there are apparently loads of women that eat to sleep with him and are more attractive and younger than me..... Okey dokey mate go ahead. I'm not responding. He's just talking to himself.

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Honeyroar · 20/08/2019 10:07

He's hysterical! He must be hating this new, unbulliable you. Tell him he can have his other woman/escort 7 days a week and you'll settle for none! (not really, your lack of replies are best). Has he got anything to collect from the house? Probably better to get it sorted before you go away, then you come back to a new start?

Lillyrose80 · 20/08/2019 10:10

*want not eat. Thank you all again for your messages of support and advice xxx

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Mrsmummy90 · 20/08/2019 10:11

Omg what a sick cunt!!! Glad you are rid of him!

Lillyrose80 · 20/08/2019 10:12

Yes he has some things I'll pack and drop them to his brother's when he's at work

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GilbertMarkham · 20/08/2019 10:22

selfish cow

Yeah women are so selfish for wanting an orgasm of their own - with a partner who pleases himself, has his orgasm and is not remotely concerned/makes no effort to help her have one.

That's sex for you I suppose; orgasms for men, none for women.
How dare the bitches want to have an orgasm too - how unbelievably selfish.

PompeyBez · 20/08/2019 10:25

OP, good for you!! So glad you've found the strength to throw him out.
His behaviour is absolute textbook bully. He is vile to you behind closed doors, but manages to keep it together and be charming in company. He knows exactly what he is doing. He knows how far he can push, how to hurt you, when to start the self pity crap, and when to start the charm offensive. He has spent a long time learning how to manipulate you. Appearing wonderful to others is all part of the manipulation and is put in place to make you feel like it's all your fault, like your going mad. I really think you'd benefit from the freedom program. It's an absolute eye opener and will really help you to deal with him. Keep strong, you are doing fab Flowers

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