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Going insane

108 replies

kazbag007 · 13/07/2021 08:45

Help.
I feel like I’m going mad.
I feel like I don’t know what to think anymore.

I have 3 children. 2 grown up daughters and a teen boy. I’ve been with my hubby 18 years and my daughters are from my previous marriage.

My husband does things that are driving me insane. An example of that is if there is two slices of cake left - one is tiny and one is big. He will snatch the big one for himself. Where as I would be the one to give the big one away. He does those kind of things and I feel myself hating him. Resenting him.
We go out and he is rude to people, when he drives he doesn’t let people out and will stop in front of their car blocking them in the street rather than let them pull out in front of us… I find it such a turn off.

When I say something to him he tells me I’m always calling him names. He will reply and say ‘oh you’re picking on me again are you? Do I pick on you?’
it makes me then think… is this me? Should I be saying anything.

He wakes me up on my days off work at like 6am and says ‘if I’m up you’re up’ and makes out hes joking, but he wakes me up! I would let him have a lie in!

I couldn’t find my bank card the other day and he said ‘oh that was on the kitchen floor the other day’ so I said ‘if you saw my bank card on the kitchen floor why didn’t you pick it up for me?’ He replied ‘why do you always have to start?!!’ I shut up. He didn’t speak to me for ages.

We go out and he’s rude to people all the time. Someone is slow on a til and he tells them! If he sees someone doing something wrong like breaking covid rules or not socially distancing he will comment loudly ‘what happened to being socially distant’
if I say ‘shhhh’ he will reply ‘you picking on me again?’

The other day he ate the last two slices of bread, yes I know that it sounds pathetic but he could have asked if I wanted one.
when I pointed that out he flew in a fit of rage about how I’m a nightmare to live with and I pick on him all the time.

I question myself all the time. Is it me?
he says I’m a bully. Should I keep my gob shut? After all what am I gaining by opening it!

The other week he left his wallet home and told me to watch it for him. I counted the contents as we have a teenage son. And to be honest cos he is how he is, I wanted to know how much was in it so that way if he said any went missing I would know.
low and behold he woke me up at 6am accusing me of taking £100 out his wallet.
I didn’t. I even wrote down on a bit of paper the amount that was in there so I would know.
-now he keeps his wallet in a locked tin and the key on his key ring. He makes me feel like *** all the time.

He says things to me in such a way and I react to them and then he comes back at me saying ‘here we go again - name calling’

All the above incidents happened within the past week only. I’ve had months of this - years of it.

I feel like at the moment he is doing what he likes and it doesn’t matter how his actions make me feel - but I say something and he turns it on me like I’m some kind of unstable insane wife.

It’s getting to me so much I am thinking of leaving but I can’t afford to live alone. I only work part time and rents are crazy high.

I just don’t even know anymore :-(

OP posts:
TheSilveryPussycat · 26/07/2021 23:39

...block his father...

Bythemillpond · 27/07/2021 00:11

Surely if his name is on the deeds of a house even just 50% then you own half of his half as a marital asset

What about pensions, cars etc

Don’t think you own nothing.
He could buy you out of the house or the house would have to be sold and you paid your money and the council will get their share snd he would end up with the same as you.

Don’t be too quick to move. Make sure you get copies of his bank statements and his wage slips, pension etc and the deeds of the house that he owns 50%

Don’t walk away with nothing

Bellyups · 27/07/2021 00:17

Yuk. What a catch. Just reading your op makes my skin crawl. It’s not you. He’s a scumbag

MrsTerryPratchett · 27/07/2021 01:13

Is your son a child OP? Because if he continues to text your son, I'd be threatening SS. He can't abuse a child like this.

ByeByeMissAmericanPie · 27/07/2021 07:53

@kazbag007 - it’s soooo hard not letting on to them what your plans are re moving out. I remember the last few months (I got stuck with him in the first lockdown) were excruciating in that I had to continue to behave normally. Once they know, all hell breaks loose.

I agree with the others - CAB are wonderful and surprisingly more powerful than I ever gave them credit for. They’ll help you a lot in sorting out your debts and payments.

Re the threats of suicide - every time he does it, ask the police to do a welfare visit.

Lastly, look up The Freedom Programme

Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s soooo worth it.

You’re not mad. Or crazy. He is!

billy1966 · 27/07/2021 08:17

He's doing it because he is a nasty piece of work.
He doesn't care about your son, that is proof.

Block him on your sons phone until he gets a grip on himself and don't pay any attention to his drama and antics.

He is scum and you are doing great.Flowers

billy1966 · 28/07/2021 07:39

How are things going?

TheSquashyHatOfMrGnosspelius · 28/07/2021 08:27

All of his behaviours are manipulative. Why they think this will make you want to stay is a mystery but there it is.

Stick to your plan. Go grey rock and don't respond. He is desperate for you to respond to his manipulations but you must continue with your plans to divorce him or he will be ten times worse if you stick with him.

Do you have somewhere you could go?

Crikeyalmighty · 28/07/2021 11:41

If you were unsure before— responding like this would make me totally think you had done the right thing. If my H said he wanted to separate because he was unhappy— I would accept that because who with any self esteem wants to ‘force’ someone to stay with them through manipulation.

Recessed · 28/07/2021 13:43

Goodness he's awful Sad the wallet thing?! What on earth? Like he's setting up "traps" for you. Horrendous. How embarrassing it must be to be out with him when he's being so rude, excruciating I imagine. Your DC are almost grown I would leave for sure this is a horrendous way to live.

Kazbag007 · 28/07/2021 18:37

@billy1966

I am doing ok.

I keep hitting brick walls with houses though, there is always someone better off than me to take it, so I keep getting knocked back.

The tenant referencing is really intrusive.

I really feel down about it. I keep finding a place and then not getting it. Really need to get it sorted! Somehow x

OP posts:
billy1966 · 28/07/2021 18:43

I so hope you can. Are Woman's Aid any help? Your sister?
I'm so sorry this is so hard when you are being so brave.

Keep going, the other side will be great.
Flowers

me4real · 28/07/2021 18:50

He keeps sending texts to our son telling him how much he loves me! Why? All he's doing is upsetting his son and making him cry! It's breaking my heart :-(

He's doing it to manipulate you and/or use your son as a way to hurt you.

madroid · 29/07/2021 00:12

@kazbag007 Try Women's Aid for housing. They usually have social housing or landlords they work with. They might be able to offer you something, even if it's only temporary.

Keep going! This is the worst bit and it will get better. So much better.

billy1966 · 01/08/2021 12:40

How are you feeling?

Kazbag007 · 07/08/2021 13:28

Hello all I thought I'd give you an update.

I've done it!!

I'm free!!!

I have got a house - get the keys Monday.
I've been going out every night, seeing my friends and family. My son too.

I've never felt happier!!

Free!!

I am going to make this work. He still hasn't given up but I am staying strong and I won't go back. ❤️

Thank you all for everything ❤️

OP posts:
SparklingLime · 07/08/2021 13:47

That’s amazing, @kazbag007! Well done, enjoy your freedom!

WinglessSonglessBird · 07/08/2021 13:54

Flowers Cake Glitterball That's great op!! I hope you're able to enjoy and explore your Self and life in a freer, happier way! You deserve happiness! Stay strong in your boundaries! Glad you got away; it seemed soul-destroying. Now you can honor your own soul, whatever that means to you! Smile

SecretDoor · 07/08/2021 17:42

Well done 🎉💐

billy1966 · 08/08/2021 02:27

I am absolutely thrilled for you.
I really am.

Enjoy every minute of your well deserved peace.

Please keep posting.Flowers

bluejelly · 08/08/2021 02:45

So happy for you @kazbag007!
That's fantastic news.

DramaAlpaca · 08/08/2021 02:51

Well done you!

RosieLeaLovesTea · 08/08/2021 03:00

Ah Op you have done so well. So well on getting through this time. Making your decision telling him it’s over. Good luck in your new home a d your fresh start. You deserve to be happy.

billy1966 · 08/08/2021 22:21

Keep him out of YOUR new home.

If he threatens suicide, report it to the police.
Tell them you have left an abusive relationship.

You owe him nothing.

Really so pleased for you both.Flowers

Mix56 · 11/08/2021 17:34

Are you out ?

Yes, he does not get to set one foot in your new house, EVER
It is your private space,
He can stay on the door step if he comes to see DS,
Tell DS he is not coming in.
Not for coffee, not for use of the WC, not snooping.