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I'm sat in tescos car park

37 replies

Skullcup · 16/01/2021 19:03

I have taken myself off out for the evening and just sat in Tescos car park because I can't stand the thought of being at home tonight. I can't believe that it has come to the point where I would sit in a cold dark car on my own than be in my own home.

My marriage is shit. I would say it died after we had kids.it was probably never right. DH has never been one for lavish displays of affection, talking about his feelings etc. But we used to have fun together. Then the kids came and it went to shit. I would say I grew up, he didn't. He would say I changed into a nagging housewife. He is always miserable, never happy, always moaning about something. I don't actually believe he enjoys spending time with the family. He just always looks so miserable. Never wants to talk. But he's always happy to sit and talk to his friends ok tne xbox all night.

He came in from work with a face of thunder tonight, sulking around. I ask once what's wrong, get told everything is fine, just tired. But he is looking at me like I am a piece of shit on his shoe. I just couldn't bare the thought of another night sitting there alone with no one to talk to while he either sits with his head in his phone, or goes to bed early. If I went upstairs to read, he would happily sit on xbox talking to friends all night. Keeping me awake.

If we didn't have the kids, I would leave. We can't afford to run two households. He would want the kids 50/50 and I don't want to miss out on that time with them. I hate my life. I hate that the one fucking person who is meant to care about me doesn't give a shit.

I don't want to go home.

OP posts:
Nannewnannew · 16/01/2021 20:58

OP. I’ve never said LTB before but I think you really need to. Believe me, I have been where you are, my children used to dread my XH coming home from work, he was always, at the best, grumpy, and at the worst, really angry. Our whole life we walked on eggshells, mustn’t make too much noise, mess or demands. He never, ever went to any school events, in fact he never stepped foot in any of their schools but expected them to do well.
The fact that you don’t want to go home, tells us everything about your sham of a marriage. I honestly believe that some men should never get married and have children, and I don’t believe that it’s anything that you or your children have done wrong, the plain truth is that your husband holds nothing but contempt for you and your marriage. I am sorry to be so blunt but for you and your children’s sake you must leave ASAP. My children were much happier after we split and I wish I had done it years ago.. I wish you luck and courage.

newtb · 16/01/2021 21:01

Please don't stay. I stayed for 40 years and wish to goodness that I'd left in 1987 when I really really thought about it, to the extent of looking through the Ikea catalogue and totting up the cost of furnishing somewhere to see if half the money in our savings account would pay for it.

It would've done, but stupidly, I stil stayed.

Chloemol · 16/01/2021 21:06

Sorry but lots of people split and manage. It’s probably better for the kids

And will he want 50/50? I doubt it as he would have to done home, sort them, take them to school and do everything else so no Xbox

Aquamarine1029 · 16/01/2021 21:10

Your children are as much victims of this dysfunction and miserable marriage as you are. This environment will taint the rest of their lives. Don't wait, end it.

WeAreShiningStars · 16/01/2021 21:12

@OldWomanSaysThis

I don't understand these men who have zero relationships with their children, but still want 50/50. Do they really??
So they don't have to pay child maintenance as they see it as giving the ex money.
DianaT1969 · 16/01/2021 21:16

You say he doesn't enjoy spending time with the family, but then say her would want the DC 50-50. I'd call his bluff and get out. In any case, him having the DC gives you more chance to work and support them. Plus some time to socialise. As they get older, they choose where they want to be too.

GeorgiaGirl52 · 16/01/2021 21:33

@Aquamarine1029

Your children are as much victims of this dysfunction and miserable marriage as you are. This environment will taint the rest of their lives. Don't wait, end it.
Don't use your children as an excuse to do nothing. Most ex-husbands ask for 50/50 only to avoid maintainance, and they do not want actual physical custody of their children. Give them one full week of sorting out meals and school runs and afterschool and doctors appointments and food shopping and they will be asking for EOW. And as the children get older they can decide whether or not to visit him. A small happy flat is better than a big miserable house.
blue30 · 16/01/2021 22:28

Been there mate.. well ASDA actually but you know what I mean. When I got home ex accused me of having an affair. Took another year or so before I finally left, which has turned out to be the significantly better of two shitty options.

Danity1000 · 16/01/2021 22:35

Couples therapy is still happening over zoom/skype. - try that first for at least 3 - 6 months.

I would sit pretty and quiet while you talk to a GOOD lawyer if you do decide to end things.

Sakurami · 16/01/2021 22:54

My ex wanted 50/50 even though he wasn't that interested before. He has them 50/50 now and is much better than he ever was. I get my kids and when I don't have them I work, gym, do my hobbies or spend time with my amazing new man.

Feelingchicken99 · 16/01/2021 23:10

Mine was a natural heritage house, was there so long I got myself locked in overnight, this was last summer and no further forward I now use car parks they don’t lock up at night and I spend this time getting my shit sorted in the hopes of separation

Nannewnannew · 17/01/2021 08:57

@Aquamarine1029

Your children are as much victims of this dysfunction and miserable marriage as you are. This environment will taint the rest of their lives. Don't wait, end it.
Please believe what Aquamarine is saying, I know from experience that this is very true.

Children are resilient, but they do need and deserve, a warm and loving home.

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