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I know I messed up...

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SoS1234 · 06/12/2020 15:12

Quite a long story so thank you to who read and give any advice. My partner and i have been together about 7 years. I made one mistake about 5 years ago where i developed an emotional relationship with someone i met online at times it got sexual when we spoke, i am not at all condoning my behaviour but we never met up in real life. My partner was never at home despite not having a job and yes i got lonely. I did split from partner and told him truth but he said he could forgive me so we gave it another try. On the day he forgave me i felt like he was making me prove i loved him and earn his forgivness by giving the sexual requests he wanted that i denied up until that point as those things were a no go for me. But i did it because he made me feel i had to do it as relationship was at stake. I also had a girly day trip away with friends that he knew about he knew it was planned with them but because of the situation he said 'you can forget about the day trip now your not allowed to go'. So i didnt go cuz i thought he was right that i didnt deserve to go and cuz he said i couldnt be trusted. So now we are where we are now and i feel like im still being punished all the put downs the temper tantrums, being moaned at for going out, the silent treatment if i do go out. Feel like i cant speak or spend time with anyone else without him thinking something. The contstant texts while im at work or not at home. I understand its my fault hes like this but now i wish he didnt forgive me and we stayed split up cuz this is feeling kinda brutal and this is 5 years on i feel like im losing myself. I know there isnt any advice you guys can give but maybe a handhold, i made one mistake and i feel like shit everyday

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Namechangeme87 · 07/12/2020 22:14

Nah this isn’t on . Yes you fucked up and being cheated on to whatever degree can really damage your trust however if he can’t move past that then he needs to end it not beat u round the head ( metaphorically ) with it everyday . That isn’t forgiveness . He sounds a prick anyway

SoS1234 · 10/12/2020 17:07

And yesterday was the dreaded day the eviction notice letter came through the door. I knew we was on the verge of this happening. I know its my fault its got to this point. Its just a struggle supporting me and him on my wage when im trying to pay my bill debts, rent, his weed debts having to pay for more. The food and my travel to work. He doesnt force me to give him money, or steals (although he used to in past). He says his weed debt isnt a prority, but to me it feels as though it is as he cant pay it, when he doesnt have it he behaves as said above. But he says i imagine that he acts like that or that weed hasnt got nothing to do with it. He says he looks for jobs but no one gives him a chance or nothing to apply for. That i shouldnt give up on him when hes trying. I cried today at the thought of loosing my home he knew about the letter and had the audacity to say 'what are you 'so' upset' that tone of voice that sounds condesending and demoralising. Im on the verge of just giving up

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category12 · 10/12/2020 19:02

I'm sorry. Flowers

This could be an opportunity for you to get free of this man, tho.

  • Speak to Stepchange about the best thing to do about your debt.
  • Speak to Shelter or Citizens Advice about what to do about housing (without him!). Get yourself sorted and let him shift for himself.
Jenifirtree · 10/12/2020 19:04

You have to move now. The choice is gone. This is the push you need. Obviously, dont move with him.

Likeariverthat · 11/12/2020 08:27

OP, my heart goes out to you Flowers You have obviously been completely ground down by this man and he's knocked all of the stuffing from you.

However, none of the problems you have are insurmountable Smile If I were you, the first thing I would do would be to ring Women's Aid. They exist precisely to help women in your situation - do bear in mind that the most dangerous part of an abusive relationship is when you try to end it, so give them a ring, pour it all out and let them help you to make a plan. You do not need his permission to end the relationship (so you don't need to have exhausting conversations that go round in circles) nor do you need to give him a reason (I certainly wouldn't attempt to explain to an abuser that they are abusive), WA can help you with how to handle it. Try Googling for the number of your local branch, they are often less busy than the national phone number.

Do you think your mum would help you if you explain you're ending the relationship with him? Or your friends, if a friend of mine who had blanked me got in touch and explained it was due to a controlling partner who they wanted to leave I would drop everything to help. If neither family nor friends are an option (or in addition to them) you can ask to speak to the domestic violence team at your local police force who may be able to send officers round to be with you while you tell him to leave. If you tell them about his abuse of you they may be able to enforce something to keep him away from you. But discuss all of this with WA, these are just possible ideas but they can help you work out the safest plan for you.

It is extremely expensive for a landlord to evict a tenant and takes a very long time, you may find that your landlord would be willing for you to stay if you are able to demonstrate your ability to pay the rent on time from now on while also paying off the arrears you have built up (presumably you could afford to do this once you are out of the relationship?). Someone like CAB may be able to advise you on this. I imagine your landlord just wants the rent paid reliably and the property looked after so if you explain that you've ended an abusive relationship and now have full control of your income and can afford £X per month on top of the normal rent to pay off the arrears then they may go for that rather than pushing through the eviction which is not an easy route for them.

Either way you will be significantly better off financially (and in other ways!) without this man dragging you down. Contact CAP (Christians Against Poverty) about your debts, you don't have to be a Christian and they won't push it on you, they just believe that as Christians they should help. They can make a budget with you to help you calculate how much you can afford to put towards debt repayments every month (they won't leave you with no disposable income) and they can speak with all of you creditors on your behalf (so that you don't have to). There will be a way to deal with your debts and as with all of the other issues you are facing you don't have to do it alone, there are people who will advise, help and support you but you need to reach out and ask them Smile

Imagine, come the new year you could be relaxing in your own home without him creating an atmosphere, chatting on the phone with an old friend knowing that your debts will be paid off by X date and that you don't have to worry about letters or phone calls in the meantime. Pick up the phone now and call Women's Aid, they are waiting to help you.

SoS1234 · 11/12/2020 18:44

Thank you for all the advice from everyone. I do feel better talking on here as its annoymous, nobody knows me. I will be ringing womens aid for advice once i know im not within hearing distance. Its like his deliberatley adding fuel to the flames with my emotions. Hes aware of the situation we are in with house and hes still getting weed building debt again. Im about to get real pissed off but as usual ill be conviced its nothing to worry about and i look crazy when i go of on one about it. I just think what the fuck have i became might aswel move the doormat and ill lie there instead

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SoS1234 · 11/12/2020 18:45

Convinced!!*

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SummerHouse · 11/12/2020 18:54

If you need a place to go you can ask to use the 'safe spaces' at a pharmacy. Boots, Superdrug and Morrisons pharmacies all taking part. They will take you to a secure room and provide you with information and a phone line away from this horrible abuser. Good luck op.

MiddlesexGirl · 11/12/2020 18:56

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/coronavirus-if-you-have-problems-with-your-rented-home/

Scroll down this page and check how much notice your landlord has to give
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/coronavirus-if-you-have-problems-with-your-rented-home/
Landlords often make mistakes too which invalidate the notice.
Contact Citizens Advice or Shelter on Monday (phone or webchat). Have the notice in front of you and a copy of your tenancy agreement.
Lots of good advice from @Likeariverthat too.

Iris27 · 12/12/2020 08:03

This has made me so sad, please OP, please get away from this life sucking loser

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