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Hand hold please - asked DP to move out

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TitaniumTess · 12/12/2020 07:14

Hi, a few weeks ago, I asked my DP to move out. Since I was pregnant (I have a toddler daughter), he has sulked, nitpicked, accused me of having affairs etc. He has explosive shouting bouts sometimes. At its worst, he was waking me up to shout at me. He has read my diaries. So it goes on. Every party, every occasion such as xmas, I have always done something wrong. I might find out 3 weeks later but I've talked to someone else for too long or sat in.the wrong place etc. Then he shouts. I can't reason with him. If i am quiet, that's wrong. If I try to state my viewpoint, it's just fuel for more shouting.

Recently, I decided that I had had enough. Told him he needs to go. It's my property. He hasn't contributed much. I was trying to keep the family going but I can't do it any more. He has threatened to leave us probably 20 times anyway, right from birth.

He is still here though, past his own proposed deadline to move out. He said once he's got his new property, he will come to get his stuff bits at a time and when he moves his furniture out, he doesn't want me to be there. He also wants to see my daughter every day.

How do I protect my furniture and property, keep my daughter with me as that's safest and keep this as amicable as possible? I am pretty quiet and grey rock (googled technique) as he gets angry quickly. It doesn't stop so I panic and leave the house. It's happened maybe 20 times.

He can never see it. And says I am the shouty one. He says he's never done anything wrong and that everything's my fault. I just want to be able to relax in my own home. I also want a happy life for my daughter.

OP posts:
Dullardmullard · 06/01/2021 13:30

You’ve given him a deadline it’s past

Phone the police and tell them he’s abusive and he needs to go now, tell them your unsafe and fear his reaction.

Then do the freedom programme

gamerchick · 06/01/2021 13:33

@BendyLikeBeckham

no it is not the choice you've presented there, OP. He has addled your mind and you are believing his shite.

Take one step at a time. First, get him to move out. Get help to do this.

Then look at contact arrangements and tell him what you will agree. Once you feel he is stable and has somewhere to take her. If you don't trust him with her, let him take you to court. Trust me, he won't bother.

Take the Solicitors advice

Pretty much my experience and many other womens. They always try to paralyze you with fear that they'll take the kids. They don't want the kids, they just want to hurt and control you. IME they lose interest, especially when they meet someone else. Then it's EOW if the bairns lucky and tight arsed maintenance.
gamerchick · 06/01/2021 13:34

OP it's really time to share this IRL. You need some support.

Sillybillypoopoomummy · 06/01/2021 13:40

I'm sorry OP but you need to give him a deadline, pack his stuff and change the locks. You are going to have to force his hand or he is just going to keep you going round in circles. Pick a day when he is out, get the locksmith out early, lock the door and then pack his stuff.

BendyLikeBeckham · 07/01/2021 00:21

yep, exactly right @gamerchick

TitaniumTess · 07/01/2021 05:42

I think he's moving in a couple of weeks. I need to clarify. At which point I will feel much better. Pretty sure he's getting a new house though.

The 'I love yous' appeared yesterday but didn't work. Solicitors say mediation first.

I've been super stressed about all this. I will confirm a moving date. Then start to try to have a sensible conversation around access.

Normal conversations haven't worked so far but I will try one more time. It feels like the house is calming down.

OP posts:
RandomMess · 07/01/2021 08:19

He's abusive ensure you tell the mediator how he's behaved throughout the relationship. If one party is abusive mediation is deemed unsuitable or you could ask for shuttle mediation.

gamerchick · 07/01/2021 08:43

I've been super stressed about all this. I will confirm a moving date. Then start to try to have a sensible conversation around access

Don't do that yet. He's still desperate and will tear you down. Get him out first and then formally organise access through a third party. Log everything.

Sillybillypoopoomummy · 07/01/2021 08:53

You are giving him all the power OP. Don't wait for him to tell you - he hasn't done it yet - you need to tell him!

TitaniumTess · 06/04/2021 03:48

Well, I didn't take control and throw him out, but I have stayed firm and he is actually going this weekend. Van coming etc.

I just didnt have it in me to throw him out. The latest contact he said he wanted is Fridays. I suspect he will change his mind but getting him out of the house is step one.

It's been a puzzle for so long. I can't wait for peace. I am nearly there. Thanks all. Feels like it's going to be a bit of a bumpy ride soon but ultimately freedom soon. X

OP posts:
AdaThorne · 06/04/2021 04:02

This is fantastic news. Just watch out in case anything precious / important ‘disappears’ around his move date. Can you have someone with you while he leaves?

Weenurse · 06/04/2021 04:03

I hope there are no hiccups.
Good luck 💐

TitaniumTess · 06/04/2021 04:27

Thanks. It's making me awake in the night again. I have just been reading back some notes I made from a year ago. I didn't realise just how bad it was, getting picked at every day for just trying to do the right thing for the family.

I got this so wrong, staying in it too long.

I will make sure that I have some family here xxxx Thank you xxxx

OP posts:
Cherrysoup · 06/04/2021 10:52

Stand firm and have a large family member there when he goes. Don’t let him take anything that isn’t his.

TitaniumTess · 10/06/2021 21:53

Hi all, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to anyone who helped me through this.

My ex did leave.....with the wifi and lots of silly little things.....but ultimately not with my sanity.

A number of weeks on, I feel much more like myself again. The house is calmer. It seems bigger and brighter. In fact everything seems brighter.

My ex is seeing my DC once during the week and one night at weekends so there is regular contact which seems to be working.

It is taking time to get everything out of my system. I still panic sometimes with flashbacks but I am much happier.

I am not getting maintenance yet. I am worried that my ex will just ask for half contact and I haven't the strength to cross that bridge yet but I will and soon.

I am partway through The Freedom Programme which is revolutionary. The patterns of behaviour are clear. I should have done it 3 or 4 years ago instead of being the boiling frog but at least I can relax now and live my life.

Again, a million thank yous. Xxxxx

OP posts:
MrsRockAndRoll · 12/06/2021 02:00

Glad you are both well Thanks

pog100 · 12/06/2021 07:59

Well done OP. That was clearly tough on you, but you made it! Don't blame yourself, blame him but it sounds like there's a chance of a calm co-parenting.

MzHz · 12/06/2021 08:38

I’m thrilled for you!

Well done for being so brave and for making the right decision for you and your dd.

Life will get better, just keep him as far away from you as is possible, don’t offer anything, don’t make things any easier than you need to, make him make all the running and ideally he might actually fuck off for good anyway

Rebelwithverysharpclaws · 13/06/2021 17:35

Bless you. Well done.

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