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Is this an abusive relationship?

27 replies

shuz1980 · 09/10/2020 17:47

My partner doesn't help with the children unless he has to (when im at work which is only twice a week for 8 hours a day and children are at school for 6 of those hours) He doesn't help with the housework, cooking or the daily parenting (bath time, homework, clubs, bedtime, mornings, parents evenings, hair cuts, appointments) he sleeps/naps when he wants, goes out when he wants, comes back when he wants. I pay all bills. I take children places with no finiancal contribution from dp. We very rarely do things as a family. When i tell him im tired and need help, i get accused of not wanting my children. He calls me crazy when we argue, he's insulted my looks, my family, my parenting. My friends or family don't come over because when they do he constantly calls me away from them to 'help him with something' but it feels like he just want to be the alhpa male and show them he's boss and my attention should be on him. Ive questioned him about it and he says he does this to show them 'were a team' i know he's gaslighting me but he's making me feel crazy like this is a normal relationship and im wanting something thats not achievable (i just want 50/50 partner and parentship) sorry for long post.

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Sparklyboots · 09/10/2020 17:48

Yes, yes it is and you should kick him out

AttilaTheMeerkat · 09/10/2020 17:53

He wants to remain the big selfish bully of a man and he will never be anything like a 50/50 partner to you.

What is your situation re the property and finances?.

What is the point of him being around at all?. He is abusive towards you and in turn your children. How can you be helped into leaving your abuser?

Why are you and he at all together now?. What sort of relationship example are you showing your children?. This is no legacy to show them and you and he need to be apart permanently.

Anothernick · 09/10/2020 17:53

@Sparklyboots

Yes, yes it is and you should kick him out
Agreed. This is a master/slave relationship and you are the slave.
HollowTalk · 09/10/2020 17:54

You're a slave to a complete prick.

Aquamarine1029 · 09/10/2020 17:54

Ask yourself why you are wasting your life with this useless twat. You don't need him for anything.

fitzbilly · 09/10/2020 17:56

Yes it is completely abusive. Please leave as soon as you can.

Aquamarine1029 · 09/10/2020 17:57

Is the home yours?

pooopypants · 09/10/2020 18:06

100%

Get him out if the house is yours / in your name

He's cocklodging and you're allowing it

shuz1980 · 09/10/2020 18:10

The home is his. Ive arranged to view some properties next week. Ive told him my plans and why im planning on leaving but he's messing with my head. He said im breaking up a family because if my selfish needs. My friends are so supportive but he says of course my friends are going to side with me. He's making me second guess everything and just wanted some outsiders opinions.

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Calligraphy572 · 09/10/2020 18:15

Why would you seek his opinion? He's an arse and a liar. You will feel so much better for shedding the dead weight of him.

Leave him, you gorgeous strong woman. You got this.

Aquamarine1029 · 09/10/2020 18:21

Don't listen to a single word of the gaslighting bullshit spewing from his mouth. Get the hell out of there.

nevernotstruggling · 09/10/2020 18:22

Yes. And I only read half

LonnyVonnyWilsonFrickett · 09/10/2020 18:23

Of course he doesn't want you to leave - he'll lose his free housekeeper and nanny! Don't be swayed by his opinion at all. If you want to leave, leave and don't listen to his bullshit.

Myneighboursnorlax · 09/10/2020 18:25

@shuz1980

The home is his. Ive arranged to view some properties next week. Ive told him my plans and why im planning on leaving but he's messing with my head. He said im breaking up a family because if my selfish needs. My friends are so supportive but he says of course my friends are going to side with me. He's making me second guess everything and just wanted some outsiders opinions.
You’re not the one breaking up the family with selfish needs, he is. If he wasn’t a selfish bully himself, then there wouldn’t be a problem.
billy1966 · 09/10/2020 18:35

Why would you waste any more of your life with this waster.

Don't engage with him.
Get the hell out.

Flowers
TwilightSkies · 09/10/2020 19:06

He said im breaking up a family because if my selfish needs.

He broke up the family by being an abusive, selfish, useless, controlling sponger.

You are one million percent doing the right thing! Get as far away from him as possible.

Try to detach a bit from your emotions and calmly observe his behaviour. Don’t react too much to anything he says. Trust me, he’ll show you who he really is.

Keep going!

FoxtrotEcho · 09/10/2020 19:17

There is no family to break up.

Or rather, there is a family, but he's not part of it.

He could have been a part of it, if he'd chosen to parent his kids, or show attention or respect (maybe even liking or love?!) to any of you. If he'd been on your side or on your kids' side, instead of setting himself against you. If he'd supported any of you emotionally, practically or even financially. If he'd actually behaved like a dad or a partner.

But... no. He's not part of this family and he never has been.

BlueThistles · 09/10/2020 19:21

christ this abuse is deeply engrained in OP.. asking his opinion on her leaving is very telling. OP stop allowing this man to decide your future, he is a disgrace. 🌺

thesameasiteverwas · 09/10/2020 19:24

He's gaslighting you. You need to leave.

Dery · 09/10/2020 19:31

"Ive told him my plans and why im planning on leaving but he's messing with my head."

Please do NOT discuss this with him. He may not have been physically violent before - he may not have felt it was necessary - but abusers are at their most dangerous when they realise they are losing control. Your safest course would be to say nothing more and indeed act as normal as possible.

Also don't discuss it because it's a waste of your energy to do so: your relationship is abusive but abusers will not accept that they are in the wrong. About anything ever. He will blame you entirely for leaving him and will probably describe you to future girlfriends as his crazy ex who was endlessly demanding and unreliable and never satisfied.

And none of that will matter a jot because you will have escaped from him. It is terrific that you have made this decision, OP. It shows such strength. And such a good example to your DCs.

Keep to your plan. Take all real life support which is available to you. And keep posting here for support also.

Justcallmebebes · 09/10/2020 19:44

Please listen to these posts. I was in your position years ago. Left and never looked back and never regretted it for a moment. I despair of men like this and there seems to be loads of them on MN, unfortunately. You are worth far more. Raise your bar please. Just leave for your sake and your kids. Good luck lovely x

shuz1980 · 09/10/2020 20:14

Thank you everyone Thanks I know deep down what is best for me and my children but this relationship is all ive known for 13 years (first and only real relationship) and dp manipulates me all the time and makes me question myself. Its so easily said than done but im 100% determined to go because im sad and feel constantly down living this life. Thanks you all again for your advice and support Thanks

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willloman · 09/10/2020 20:25

And you're with him for why...?

shuz1980 · 09/10/2020 20:35

@willloman because it's all I know Sad and ive had no means (until now) to leave.

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Bunnymumy · 09/10/2020 20:36

They always make out that your needs are 'selfish'. The need not to be abused by an utter cuntwamble is not selfish. It's a basic human right.

Good luck getting shot of the bastard. You're doing the right thing.

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