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I think he is going to finish with me,despite him being an asshole.

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ethiopiabeauty · 22/11/2022 11:15

My partner of 2.5 years does not live with me.We both have young kids and like to keep things separate.We wont be blending or living together until our kids have moved out. He is old fashioned as far as parenting is concerned.Strict,expects kids to do exacty as theyre told immediately.There's little room for mistakes.Doesnt understand in a house full of kids that there's often shouting and arguments, expects their bedrooms to be spotless and general seargant major stuff.His own eldest two kids have little to do with him and his younger child sees his eow but child would rather be with his friends. These are not my issues as they dont affect my kids normally. I have two kids with additional needs, one with severe anxiety and the other with ASD.I am under a lot of pressure and very busy as Ialso work full time and have another child in late teens with her own issues. My kids Dad essentially abandoned them when he left for affair partner four years ago.They are all badly affected in their own ways. My partner was at my home last weekend and when one of my kids was leaving, they asked me to come to the door to wave goodbye.My partner was kind of laughing.I didn't understand why at the time but later he told me it was because of the way my child has me wrapped around his finger.This is the child with severe anxiety.My partner knows this and due to his anxiety, my child engages regularly in controlling and manipulative type bahaviours.I understand why my child does this and know it's because he is petrified of being abandoned or anything happening me .I have told my partner all of this.I struggle wth these behaviours of course and try to put in boundaries but have little support. My partner then started to comment on one of my other kids shouting for me.This child is a teen, again with ASD.Ihad no intention of responding to the shouting but my partner jumped in and said..'you're not going to feed into that, are you/'.I wasn't going to respond but wondered why he felt it was any of his business.He had asked to stay on an extra night and I agreed but felt the need to pass remarks on any interaction I had with my kids. I finally lost my shit when he came barging into our lounge while we were watching a film asking where a personal belonging was and who had taken it from our room.He used bad language and was stony faced and clearly very angry.This was a charger btw. The truth was that noone had taken it but he had left it exactly where I found it minutes later. I spoke with him the next morning about it as I was annoyed.He hadn't apologized to any of us for his tantrum and acted like it never happened. He is now angry with me and has committed to bringing me to hospital this week but on his terms only.I'm over a barrell as I've no other help.He was going to stay before and after procedure but is now going to collect and drop me.I expect he will dump me now as he is angry and wont speak to me since Sunday due to the way I spoke to him.Can I have your thoughts and some strength please. What can I do...Have I also been unreasonable. Thanks

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CiderJolly · 22/11/2022 18:10

I never really understand women like this. Who can love a man who is unkind to their child.

Monr0e · 22/11/2022 18:15

OP, if he makes no attempt to hide his dislike of your child to the point you are so aware of it, you can be damp sure your child is aware too. And no wonder they don't want to interact with you in front of him, they are probably painfully aware of his disdain for him.

I mean, you could just never have him back in your home when your dc's are there, you might find your child's anxiety decreases as I'm sure they must be very on edge when he is present. But seriously, how can you remain attracted and want to spend time with someone who you believe dislikes your child?

amiold · 22/11/2022 18:15

Get a taxi to the airport and tell him you don't need his help on his terms to add to your stress. Have some space and think things over. Maybe you'll be the one to dump him when you start thinking clearly

Feef83 · 22/11/2022 18:18

Point your children to the stately homes thread Op, and save them doing the research in ten years time

EthicalNonMahogany · 22/11/2022 18:49

I have a boyfriend who is SUCH a good father. It makes me fancy him so much more. I couldn't carry on finding someone attractive who wasn't interested in and kind to children generally. Authoritarian strict parenting! Fuck that noise. Doesn't it make you question his whole attachment system and hence how he is with you in bed, too?

bloodyeffinnora · 22/11/2022 20:08

"due to his anxiety, my child engages regularly in controlling and manipulative type bahaviours"
is this really what you think or is it your partner telling you this.
your partner sounds a bully and you need to finish with him to protect your child (that he hates) from him.

bloodyeffinnora · 22/11/2022 20:22

oh and whats wrong with your child wanting you to wave him off at the door and whats wrong with your other child shouting for you. ffs he's the problem not them being normal kids.

Brigante9 · 22/11/2022 21:46

He’s abusive, shouting at you all then refusing to apologise when he’s wrong. He’s giving you the silent treatment? And dislikes your anxious child? His older kids have little to do with him? I wonder why?! Maybe because he acts like Victorian dad?

Ratherdampbelowstairs · 22/11/2022 22:38

Very sorry, I haven’t read whole thread. Get a taxi to the hospital. You say he doesn’t see his older kids, I wonder why!

ethiopiabeauty · 28/11/2022 15:09

Just wanted to update you and thank you for your replies.Itook screenshots of them so when I felt like I was going mad, they kept me strong. He changed the entire narrative of what happened. He ignored my message and wouldnt take a call until he decided he was ready.I refused to take that call.It smacked of control. He didnt arrive to give care the night before my operation but I accepted the transport as I had no other way and the hospital is an hour away.He hardly spoke to me there or back. I felt so alone at the hospital, seeeing all of those fantastic partners and the care they gave their wives/SO. It really upset me but it was a wake up call. I was in bits after the operation and in a lot of pain.He dropped me there and left. The next day I text him to say it was over. He said that I called him unsafe around my children...I didnt....so thats why he didnt call and stay with me pre op. It didnt matter what I said..he would not be wronged, his words btw. He argues that I didnt ask for help, I called him unsafe around my kids and that he took time out to relax, as against calling it what it was...the silent treatment. I got particulary unwell the next day.He text to ask how i was .I told him.He told me to mind myself... It told me everything I needed to know. Thanks for your original advice.It really helped me.

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dontputitthere · 28/11/2022 15:25

So he's still the one in control?

Or have you actually blocked him.

CatServant2020 · 28/11/2022 15:32

Hi OP,

I just wanted to say well done for ending the relationship.

I can understand that sometimes when you're in the middle of situation you don't always realise what's going on but now you've seen the real him and he will not change.

I think that not only have your kids had a lucky escape but you have too, he sounds controlling which is abusive. I'm glad he showed you his true self now.

Well done for putting your kids and yourself first and I wish you well for your future 👏👏👏

ttcttc · 28/11/2022 15:40

ethiopiabeauty · 28/11/2022 15:09

Just wanted to update you and thank you for your replies.Itook screenshots of them so when I felt like I was going mad, they kept me strong. He changed the entire narrative of what happened. He ignored my message and wouldnt take a call until he decided he was ready.I refused to take that call.It smacked of control. He didnt arrive to give care the night before my operation but I accepted the transport as I had no other way and the hospital is an hour away.He hardly spoke to me there or back. I felt so alone at the hospital, seeeing all of those fantastic partners and the care they gave their wives/SO. It really upset me but it was a wake up call. I was in bits after the operation and in a lot of pain.He dropped me there and left. The next day I text him to say it was over. He said that I called him unsafe around my children...I didnt....so thats why he didnt call and stay with me pre op. It didnt matter what I said..he would not be wronged, his words btw. He argues that I didnt ask for help, I called him unsafe around my kids and that he took time out to relax, as against calling it what it was...the silent treatment. I got particulary unwell the next day.He text to ask how i was .I told him.He told me to mind myself... It told me everything I needed to know. Thanks for your original advice.It really helped me.

YESSSS GIRL 👏🏻

I hope you feel bloody proud of yourself. It's so hard to pull away and be on your own but you are going to be so much happier as a result. You did it for you (and your kids!) and made a stand for what you are worth. He can take his control and shove it.

I hope you recover and you feel much better soon. Have a lovely December. I hope when you sit on Christmas eve with a glass of Bailey (or a cup of tea!) with the Christmas lights twinkling ... you smile and look forward to the fresh beginnings and happiness the new year will bring you ❤️

It's better to have loved and lost than to live with a wanker for the rest of time 💪

AnyFucker · 28/11/2022 15:45

What was the procedure you went for, op ?

Always4Brenner · 28/11/2022 15:54

Now look forward to Christmas without your children being scared have the best one ever. Well done for getting rid and get well soon.

emptythelitterbox · 28/11/2022 17:12

Well done on getting rid.

He showed that he doesn't care about you at all with his twatish behaviour before, during, and after your surgery.
Instead of being there for you and comforting you, he had to be a nasty twat.

I reckon you're DC will be happy he's gone too.

Block him

Theskyisfallingdown · 28/11/2022 17:21

‘He cannot hide his dislike for my child’

Never inflict your glorious sex bloke on your kids, ever again. This is appalling.

Leomii81 · 28/11/2022 18:16

Anyfucker nosy

Feef83 · 28/11/2022 18:20

ethiopiabeauty · 22/11/2022 11:36

He is normally very loving towards me and to my eldest two kids.He cannot hide his dislike for my child with severe anxiety or perhaps I'm being paranoid.

I just can not get my head around liking let alone loving anyone who dislikes my child.

and the idea of sharing a bed with them…. WTF?

Feef83 · 28/11/2022 18:21

Leomii81 · 28/11/2022 18:16

Anyfucker nosy

Perhaps curious re what procedure needs care the day before?

AutumnCrow · 28/11/2022 18:34

@AnyFucker is a stalwart of these threads and is a health care professional and may be able to offer a great deal of support.

Mojoj · 28/11/2022 18:40

Sounds like you want to be told it's okay to choose good sex over the welfare of your kids. He sounds like a complete dick. I'd get rid. Your kids will thank you for it.

BelgiumArse · 28/11/2022 18:46

Dump him and protect the children.

PinkSyCo · 28/11/2022 18:49

Well done for getting rid OP. 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼

Choconut · 28/11/2022 18:59

The whole situation sounds grim OP, if you're picking up on his dislike for your child why would you think the child wouldn't pick up on it? You minimise his awful behaviour 'it's just how his parents were' and don't seem to really see the issue despite saying he's even mean to his own child with SN. You really need to stay out of relationships and concentrate on your kids instead IMO, find a FWB to see when your kids aren't there if you're that desperate for glorious sex. Ick.