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Luciea19 · 05/02/2022 01:46

I have been with my dh since my early twenties now 40. We have 3 children.
The last couple of years have been really tough.
I realised I was quite, lonely and unsupported.
Last year I found out he was messaging someone else.
He denied it was anything. Turned it back on me telling me I was paranoid etc. She was a friend etc etc.
But his behaviour changed he was edgy, secretive with his phone, complimenting me in odd ways he never had before.
I saw messages from her and he went crazy and deleted all history between them when I asked to see.
Recently I have suggested therapy together.
He was cautious and brought up the other woman.
Saying she had needed his support over a loss and love life advice!
He made it sound like it was all her and not him. It’s taken him nearly a year to tell me this.
I have realised he isn’t honest. His behaviour towards me can be jealous and mildly controlling. It turns out he has been checking my messages without me realising since the beginning of our relationship. He sometimes tries to stop me seeing friends. Also questions me if a male colleague etc gets in touch.
An ex boyfriend got in touch and he went crazy even though I hadn’t instigated and was honest with him.
It seems like one rule for him and one for me.
I feel hurt and unsure wether to carry on with him.

He has questioned me about the ex boyfriend even though there isn’t much to say. I tried to explain I appreciated him reaching out at the time as when I was with him I was hurt. He talked over me when I was trying to explain and laughed. As if he didn’t think it was a important part of life.
I’m so hurt by his behaviour.Any advice.

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HirplesWithHaggis · 05/02/2022 02:11

I think it's the end of the road, isn't it?

Time for a chat with a lawyer.

Onthedunes · 05/02/2022 02:17

He's lied to you for a long time.

Do you think he's capable of becoming trustworthy?

Start enforcing your boundaries.
Time to toughen up and show him what consequnces mean.

Aquamarine1029 · 05/02/2022 02:21

It seems like one rule for him and one for me.

Abusive narcissists live by this rule. I implore you to get a solicitor at the earliest opportunity and divorce this man. You have one life, op, don't squander it on this horrible man.

Pinkbonbon · 05/02/2022 06:07

Run for the hills.
Why would anyone want to stay with this asshole?
Get out before your kids think this relationship is a healthy template for their own.

Seriously, you have so much of life left to live. Don't waste it on this cheating, lying, gaslighting, abusive asshole.

artsandcrafts18 · 05/02/2022 06:50

Agree with the PP, I think this is the end of the relationship, he can't be trusted and the way he treats you is awful - for you and DC.

My parents have just finalised their divorce after nearly 40 years together for very similar reasons - but it was my mum, not my dad. He's in his 60s now and says to me how he wish he had ended things sooner and not just carried on being miserable for the sake of us (I'm 1 of 4). And trust me, as a PP has mentioned, this does have an effect on DC and their future relationships. I've struggled with anxiety and trust issues in relationships my whole life because of what I was raised around, and DH after 8 years has been very patient and I've only recently in the last few years let go of it all - which in turn has made me resent my parents for raising me in a toxic relationship.

Sorry OP, but I think you need to put you and your DC first - you will be much happier, even if it's not straight away x

Luciea19 · 05/02/2022 07:39

Thank you for your replies.
It’s messed with my head over time.
As he goes from being Mr nice guy to the opposite. Everyone thinks he is lovely. As I have become more aware of his behaviour I have realised I am not imaging it. Like he has made out. It is hard to know what to do next. My daughter is due to stay away in a trip soon I dread the thought of her being upset over us while I’m not there. 😔

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