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Husband says he's done.

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Lostmyself86 · 21/04/2021 22:56

Hi,

Been with my husband 13 years and have 3 children. One is a baby. We've just been offered a new house with HA. Husband didn't like it from the start but we are over crowded where we are so this place is better for us, plus it has a garden which we don't have now. He eventually came round to the idea of it, then changed his mind after we let the kids see videos of it, then changed his mind back to signing for it and now he doesn't want it because we have to be out the current property in a week and he doesn't think we can pack up in a week when he works full time, we have a baby and I have a chronic pain illness. I am positive about it and said we can if we work as a team even though it will be stressful but he stuck to his guns. I called him selfish because it's better for the kids and they know about the house now. My middle child has been having anxiety issues since lockdown and I think changing our minds is cruel to him. I am sticking to my guns about wanting to go. We argued and he mocked my illness and left. He text me later today saying he believes we have had enough of each other and it's best for the kids if we break up (we had been off and on arguing prior to house offer). I said I hadn't given up but if he wants to then he needs to move out. He said he will make arrangements. We haven't spoken since other than him saying at some point we need to talk about a divorce. I said he can sort it as its his choice. I now can't move house anyway as I can't afford the moving costs and rent etc as well as carpets (none in property). So I'm stuck in this hell hole with 3 kids. He's now asleep on sofa. I feel like he's so selfish. I resent him so much. I'm heartbroken

OP posts:
Embracelife · 22/04/2021 21:33

Move
Put cardboard on floor or look on free cycle

HalzTangz · 22/04/2021 21:44

You can still move, as a single person you will be able to claim some UC to help with the rent etc. Carpets can wait, just do a room as and when can afford to. Look out on Facebook for people fighting or selling some cheap rugs to tide you over

SomebodyThatIUsedToKnow3 · 22/04/2021 22:47

@EvenMoreFuriousVexation

Please don't give up on the house OP - if you turn it down you'll lose your priority and you'll struggle to get another offer, potentially you could end up waiting years.

Post on local FB groups and places like Freegle/Freecycle - people are so willing to help.

Also worth calling the housing office and asking if there's a way of pushing the date back. Explain that you're disabled and a newly single mum and it will take some time to pack everything up. Make sure you let them know you have a disability - they should make reasonable allowances to ensure you're not disadvantaged.

Good luck, I have a feeling you and your DC will flourish without your useless lump of a H dragging you down.

Contacting HA for an extension based on your disability and Hs behaviour sounds like a good option.

Don't pack any of H stuff, focus on yours and kids, most important things packed first. With things you might have multiples of like plates pack one for each of you and kids and come back later if you have time. Get the basics packed. I've got chronic pain and I know I'd crash afterwards from this, but I know although it will cost me a lot I can force yourself through and take the consequences. This is something important enough to do that.

CaraherEIL · 23/04/2021 00:39

Hurray!! That’s such good news, you are going to be in your new house with a garden for the summer.

Maggiesfarm · 23/04/2021 13:11

@Lostmyself86

Evening everyone,

Just wanted to update you all. Husband eventually came around after a long talk. Me breaking down probably helped 🙄.

I just wanted to thank you all for your kind words, advice and encouragement and especially to a poster who private messaged me with such a generous offer.
Mumsnet gets a lot of bad words sometimes about people being harsh etc but this thread goes to show how kind people can be. I wish I could hug you all. Thanks again x

Group hug Lostmyself!

That is great news and I am delighted for you. Your husband was probably panicking and somewhat overwhelmed with the moving task (wally), but he will be OK once you are in there.

As a previous poster said, you will have a house with a garden for the summer. The children will be happy.

A new start for you all. Hooray!

me4real · 24/04/2021 22:40

Ok OP, but keep an eye on his behaviour going forward. He doesn't sound very nice to be in a relationship with.

Ihatesalad · 24/04/2021 22:58

there are some very lovely people here— a big high five to the person who made this lady a very kind offer. I once did something totally off the wall like this at a rare point I had a fair bit of spare cash and I never regretted it

GettingItOutThere · 24/04/2021 23:13

move.

carpet your living room only for the baby to crawl - or get cheap lino off facebook marketplace etc
you can make it work

fuck him. you do not need him. it will be hard but you will regret more staying

BlueDahlia69 · 25/04/2021 03:45

get the Tenancy in your name only. 🌸

BuffyTheBuffetSlayer · 25/04/2021 15:01

get the Tenancy in your name only

THIS ^^

My ex was the exact same as your DP. Manipulative and selfish and we were in the exact same situation. I stupidly let him wear me down and we lost a much better house in a much better area and our DC paid the price for it through relentless bullying and school moves. But he was manipulative like that in all areas of the relationship. It eventually wore me down (years later!) and I binned him. And because of his crazy behaviour afterwards my HA offered me a move to a better house in a better area! They also gave me a decorating allowance. Not sure if all HA offer that but mine did.

wardribe · 25/04/2021 15:18

Move.....just your name on tenancy

OliveToboogie · 25/04/2021 21:35

Look at charities etc for flooring and furniture if you need it. Lots of ppl getting rid of stuff they no longer need. Good luck xx

SeekingSomethin · 25/04/2021 22:51

I think this is a ploy to sabotage the move...

Pinchoftums · 25/04/2021 22:57

Take the house! We couldn't afford for carpets for about 4 years. The kids never noticed and learnt to avoid the dodgy bits. I got cheap rugs for some of it. I've worked in social housing this will cost you years and the lists are twice as long as they were last year

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