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Husband called me a selfish bitch this morning and got so angry

110 replies

JC2021 · 06/03/2021 14:33

So to try cut a long story short - it was my 'lie in' morning and I decided this time to stay upstairs and out the way while husband and DS (nearly 2.5 yrs) were downstairs together, I was on the laptop looking to book classes for son, done some exercise then had a shower - I really needed my own space (rare, but i did today). I was ready at 09:30am.

The plan was to head out although the exact timings hadn't been communicated - my DS kept calling after me 'mummy' and husband left him calling.. I called down and explained mama was brushing her hair and i'd be downstairs very soon.

So husband stormed upstairs and said how uncomfortable it was for our son to be calling me and me not to go down there.. how i was a selfish bitch and was having the 'luxury' of my own time whilst they were waiting for me to go out..

I never do this!! He doesn't seem to like me having own time or space away from looking after our son, as he knows he has to step up. So I went down when I was dressed kissed my son and gave him a hug and got him dressed to go out.. (He is also in with me each night and husband moves to spare room for a lovely rest)

He takes him out once a week to the park - he does play with him, but i do all of our son's meals, housework, take him out pretty much everyday..

the other day i didn't feel too well and stayed home, he was on my back 'why are you not taking him out? he hasn't been out today'

i said you do it i don't feel good / headache/cold - he came back with 'i'm working full time (at home) and don't have time today' - he does. he can make time.

I rarely ask anything of him, but when i do, it's a like i'm taking the piss where he is working full time and funding us..

so so sick and tired of this dynamic - he's worn me down in many ways over the years..

OP posts:
PatchworkElmer · 07/03/2021 15:51

This isn’t a healthy environment for your son to be in OP- surely much more damaging than being in nursery a few days a week whilst you work to get out of the situation? Please get out as soon as you can.

Lovelivesmile · 07/03/2021 19:24

Nursery is fantastic- my dc have so much fun and love it. On Saturday they are disappointed it’s not nursery day 😁

gutful · 07/03/2021 22:24

Yes and deciding not to take son to daycare is a luxury as well - Other working mums would need to drop son at daycare & let him get on with it.

Yes children may fuss but that will get used to the routine & likely enjoy daycare!

It sounds like the child kicked off a bit when being dropped off & OP has decided to wait until he is older - fair enough if life circumstances allow, but if she has to get to work to help better her future then son really should be in daycare.

But there is no reason to think the son actually needs to stay home until he is of school age - this is a lifestyle choice, not a need.

Whydidimarryhim · 07/03/2021 22:34

Your husband resents you having time to yourself and likely views you as the housewife.
You are entitled to some time to yourself. 9.30am is very reasonable.
If he called you a bitch over this I’d be concerned what the future would be like with him.
I’d challenge him about this.
I’d be curious what his views of woman are?
Look to his childhood/ his father and you may get some ideas.

Duke835 · 14/03/2021 10:55

Hi how are you doing

WisnaeMe · 14/03/2021 13:12

@JC2021

He just said that he wouldn't want to do a full day with our son as it would be too much for him - he would rather get his mum to live with us (i'd rather leave before that happens) or get a nanny..

I think you need to plan leaving 🌺

JC2021 · 14/03/2021 18:42

Hi,

I'm looking into divorce and asking questions - i need to talk to a lawyer as I have no idea about rights/entitlement etc., it feels very weird thinking this way, but i need to think of myself and my son.. my husband is a hot head and find parenting very stressful, it doesn't create a good atmosphere. It's like he wants our son to just sit there in silence :/

very sad thing to be considering breaking up my family and i' debating whether i need to give it a bit more time..

first, i need to know how on earth i could leave with full reliance on his income..

OP posts:
rulerbirds · 14/03/2021 18:48

Are you in the UK OP?

gutful · 15/03/2021 00:37

As others have advised previously, find any kind of job possible & put your son in daycare.

Crikeycroc · 15/03/2021 03:41

No, definitely don’t give it more time. You don’t want your son to grow up thinking that disrespecting women and being aggressive is normal. Your husband despises you - wiping his hands on your face? Throwing the balloon at your head? He’s being aggressive in plain sight.
What is your housing situation?

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