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Family said I’m not welcome there for as long I am witn this man?

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Danijoanne · 14/08/2021 09:18

I'm in a relationship with a Turkish man for the last 11 months and I saw another side to him last month. To make a long story short his ex who's married now from Turkey contacted him and he basically told me to accept it or walk away. I couldn't accept it but I also couldn't walk away. He had been perfect and amazing up until then. He treated me great I felt so lucky.
He wanted to marry her 10 years ago in Turkey but her family got Involved and didn't accept it so it didn't happen. He's 39 and I turned 30 on Sunday.

Well we argued like crazy for a whole month. Things got heated and I stressed him so much because of her he was real nasty to me. In the car he went crazy and started smashing everything up, he ripped off the mirror and ripped off the sun viser, he banged the windows and I was scared he would turn his anger on me I got out the car and he just left me in the rain.

2 days later he grabbed my leg and squeezed so hard I had a bruise that turned purple and is still there faded to this day. He grabbed me by my neck and warned me to shut up before he harms me. That's all he's done to me and I'm not making excuses but he hasn't touched me since and things are good now.

Not long after this incident I decided to walk away and I did and he came running a few days later telling me he's blocked her and won't talk to her again and he wants to be how we were before. He said that's not him what he did to me he was just too stressed and I was fighting with him all month he blew. I believe him and for the last 2 weeks we've been good.

However, last week I'm late for my period and tested - positive. Although doctors think I'm either having an ectopic pregnancy or a miscarriage as they can't find a baby in the sac. I got more tests and a scan Tuesday. I haven't told nobody that I'm pregnant though.

I have an auntie (my mums sister) and my uncle her husband who are like my parents. They are amazing.

They've been there through mt really dark times 2 years ago and have been there for me ever since.
My dad who was amazing died when I was 17 and my mum I don't have a relationship with her she is just evil. So to have them I knew I could run to them when a problem occurred and they'd support me.

Well, i went to visit them yesterday and my auntie said she'd like to talk to me. She didn't say it horrible but she said for her and my uncles well being I'm not welcome at their home anymore for as long as I am with him. Because I told them everything he had done to me and she said they are being effected seeing me hurt and they can't deal with it. She said if they don't see me they won't know. What they don't know doesn't hurt. She said she can't accept me with him and they worry over me so much. My uncle more than her as he's more emotional. She said they will always be there for me but only when and if I decide to get rid of him for good. And she said if I do and text her saying it's over with him she said don't expect a reply straight, she'll need time to find out if I am serious because I always say it's over and end up back a few days later. They said their door is closed for me now whilst I'm with him and I completely understand why they are doing this. They both hugged me when I left and told me to please think and do the right thing.
They've tried helping me and advising me but I just listen to myself and want what I want.

I know the right thing is to walk away since seeing that side to him last month. But on the other hand I have hope he will change and things will be amazing again. I want him and have strong feelings for him to walk away to please my family would hurt me but then choosing to stay with him means losing my family and I don't have nobody.

One part of me is saying choose him because that's what you want and to hell with everyone else if they can't accept that because I won't be happy leaving him at the moment. But another part is saying choose your family they care so much about me and will always be there for me.

I was at his last night upset but I can't tell him what's going on because it's about picking and choosing him or them. My family didn't say to make a decision they just said when and if I decide to get rid of him then I'd be more than welcome back there. They haven't said make a choice but just think about it and what's for the best.

Any advice? Please take into consideration that I am like starting to love this man, and I wear my heart on my sleeve. I always see the best in people and give chances to change in hope they do. What if I walk away now and he really did change? All sorts of things going through my head! :(

OP posts:
Danijoanne · 14/08/2021 17:08

I appreciate every single one of your answers. This makes me think hard and pushes me more to leave as every single one of you have more or less said the same thing. Not one person here has said “stay he will change”.
I’m just in denial and too stupid that’s why I stay and have hope it’ll get better.
I am really taking into consideration every one of your answers and it’s making me realise. Sometimes listening to strangers I take it more serious as none of you know me but are all saying the same. I thank you all so much and I will update you all soon. I just want this pregnancy sorted before I make any decisions I’m too stressed over that at the moment. I really hope I make the right choice thank you all once again! Blush

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CynsterBitch · 14/08/2021 17:35

@Danijoanne

You are not stupid, please don’t put yourself down. You just want to be loved, there is nothing wrong with that, but this man is not worthy of you or your love, and what he is currently giving you is not love, it’s purely a manipulation so he can control you.
You will be happy, you will be loved, but don’t base your happiness on another person, it never works
You can definitely do this!

OurChristmasMiracle · 14/08/2021 17:42

@Danijoanne he won’t change. He was violent to you because he is violent. Doesn’t matter that he was “stressed” and what happens if you do have a baby with him? Babies and children come with an endless amount of stress and responsibility (well worth it of course!) but will he use the child as an excuse to be violent to you?

Honestly get out now. The fact that you are thinking you need to means you need to. He of course will be on his best behaviour for the moment- it may be months before he is violent again BUT HE WILL BE VIOLENT AGAIN. And it will over time become more and more frequent.

Please leave. Yes you may be hurt- but you will be grieving a relationship with someone who never really existed. His mask has slipped.

Flowers
SarahDarah · 14/08/2021 18:03

@Goodthings

Don’t be so ridiculous. You know they’re right.
This. How can you not see this OP Confused
Mybestgirl · 14/08/2021 18:09

He won’t change. He could kill you one day.

fuckoffImcounting · 14/08/2021 18:12

WTF. End this now. This man will make your life hell on earth if you don't. He may even kill you. You can have a beautiful life ahead of you, but not with this woman beating scum.

notacooldad · 14/08/2021 18:59

Any advice?
A man has physically hurt you and you want advice?
Why do you think so little of yourself you want to be with some that abuses you! You know violence escalates and increases in intensity don't you and you'll be blamed for his actions.

However I get the feeling you don't want to listen to what people have to say unles it suites you.

wewereliars · 14/08/2021 19:38

OP Get out get out get out he does not love you and may well kill you

RageAgainstTheDyingOfTheLight · 14/08/2021 20:15

You are essentially saying "I thought i had it all. But I've lost it. I'd rather be killed than mourn my loss"

Are you sure this is what you want?

Why don't we change the tune in your head to: "yes! I got someone a bit better than my last dude! But this one is gold plated poop. I need the good stuff."

Walk away, grieve for the life you thought you had. Then stay away from men for a bit. I think your man-meter might be broken. A bit of counselling will help fix it and then you can go fishing dating again.

I know it is easier said than done so make the list of things to do and just concentrate on the first one first. Leave.

Haffiana · 14/08/2021 21:15

Someone asked have I been through a toxic relationship before. I have. I was with a man 8 years who constantly cheated on me. But he never lay a finger on me but it was still toxic.
I’ve seen my mum get into toxic relationships after my dad died. I’ve had a terrible relationship with my mum.
My auntie thinks I’m so desperate to be loved because I’ve never had that except from my dad who died when I was young So when I find a man who shows interest I cling onto them. It’s true. I have zero self respect and no self worth.

Why are you willing to inflict this EXACT SAME future on your own children? Why are you willing to have your future daughter grow up watching her mother in a toxic relationship, and then in her turn end up with some abusive man because she also felt worthless? Because in all her sad childhood she always came second to her mother's desperate neediness for any relationship at any cost?

The most important decision in your life is who you choose to be the father of your children.

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