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DH moving out

185 replies

Kelliesmile · 24/04/2023 01:32

Dont really know what answers i will get but i feel so alone right now.
A bit of background incase you haven't seen any of my previous posts.
DH quit his job before Christmas (which is nothing new he quits jobs alot) and has been a lazy so and so ever since. I've been picking up overtime just to pay the bills, rent etc and I am absolutely shattered. Then to come home to a messy house just makes my blood boil which then makes me start moaning! (I have tried to ignore it and say nothing also)
For the last 3 weeks I've been telling him how unhappy I am and that I feel things are not working, he said he will make more effort but he hasn't.
Today we got into another row over the same old stuff (crisps and chocolate wrappers left on the settee, pots in the sink when there wasnt any when i left, tea and milk spilt all over the side etc)
So another row and he came into my face called me a F@#%*!g c@%& and said he hated me!
I said if that's how he felt then he needed to pack some stuff and go.
He made a call then said he was leaving tomorrow, taking all his things and never wants to see me ever again. I instantly felt a huge relief and even went to the corner shop and got some boxes for him.
As the evening went on we were civil, although he was saying its my fault because I nag all the time but I just ignored him.
Before I came to bed 3 hours ago, he said I had 24 hours to sort my shit out and ask to talk and he would stay.
WTF is that about 🤷‍♀️ so for the last 3 hours I've been in bed with a huge mix of emotions and I have to be up in 5 hours for yet another day of work.
I know us splitting is the right thing to do in the long run cause clearly neither of us are happy but it still hurts. I'm not perfect, but I will put my hands up amd accept some responsibility for this marriage break down where he is just passing the blame.
Hes already took his ring off, changed his fb status to single and told his family and friends its over.
So why say ive 24 hours to change and chat?
Any advice would be appreciated

OP posts:
coodawoodashooda · 25/04/2023 17:58

Think how lovely your life will be when he's gone!

Doggymummar · 25/04/2023 18:02

coodawoodashooda · 25/04/2023 17:58

Think how lovely your life will be when he's gone!

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He has gone

Temporaryname158 · 25/04/2023 18:10

Great news! When you feel sorry for him remember

  • his aggression, getting up in your face calling you a C@&£ *the fact he didn’t work and you paid *how sad you felt and the relief when he said it was over *the fact he felt it was ok to play mind games with you and gaslight you telling you to apologise and work things out
  • taking off his ring to manipulate you *being nasty to you in private and Mr nice guy in front of his brother

get divorced asap!

loislovesstewie · 25/04/2023 18:12

So glad he's gone. The tears you shed were probably as a result of the stress of the day. Now you can look forward to a much happier life. Well done!

Daleksatemyshed · 25/04/2023 18:16

Well done @Kelliesmile,it must have been a hard thing to do but I think your quality of life will improve on your own. No coming home to a mess after a hard day's work and no nasty atmosphere in the house. I expect you'll save a decent amount of money too with the council tax discount and no one burning up the electricity bill all day.
I don't think he'll accept your decision for a while so be prepared for him to pester you but stay strong, if you let him back in he'll soon revert to type. I hope you'll have a lovely quiet evening

Beaverbridge · 25/04/2023 18:21

Well done, start of a great life for you. 💐.

Weatherwax13 · 25/04/2023 19:07

Great update OP. Well done for standing strong.
You should be proud of yourself.
The tears were probably from a huge sense of relief. You've been like a coiled spring waiting for him to actually go.

HeadacheEarthquake · 26/04/2023 19:21

How are you getting on OP? Hopefully he's left you alone xx

Thepossibility · 26/04/2023 21:47

Brilliant!
Now don't you let any guilty thoughts ruin your new life!
Too many women on here have a wobble and let the trash back in.
You're allowed to be free.
You have no responsibility to look after him, make him stay gone!

HazelBite · 26/04/2023 22:16

You are allowed to feel upset, I know I did after I made my exH leave. However after a couple of days I woke up that morning and felt nothing but relief ans almost as if a heavy weight had been lifted off my shoulders, not having to think about him and having to financially support him and deal with his bad moods and lack of respect.
Op I went on to have a good life, you will too
Good Luck x

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