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This isn't me is it?

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WeNeedBees · 02/08/2024 10:59

I have had so many issues in my marriage with my DH he says I can't be trusted, I don't feel like that is justified at all. I have never cheated, I have never behaved inappropriately or had an emotional affair.

He says I lead men on, I need attention from them, I can't be trusted.

I am losing sight of what is rational here, maybe it is me?

Last nights argument - A guy I did a sporting event with (as a group) last year followed me on Instagram, I accepted and followed him back. Both of us are married. There has been no further interactions, no messages, nothing.

My DH has gone crazy - I am leading this guy on, we will at some point start messaging, I want his attention.

This is fairly typical of the accusations, another example from two weeks ago -

A guy was arranging to cut the grass, there were a few messages back and forth and then we finalised the date/time/cost. Rather than send another message I just reacted to the message with the heart. To my mind that says yes I have seen this message and I am happy with it.

Same thing the next time he was due to come round, he had to change the agreed time so we rearranged and I heart reacted it. My thought process was that DH wouldn't like me prolonging a conversation and that just shut it down whilst accepting.

Apparently this is a sign of how I can' be trusted because the heart react is leading this guy on and giving him the wrong idea.

There are hundreds more examples I could give, all very similar - I don't feel like I behave inappropriately but DH says I can't be trusted.

I can't keep doing this, we are in therapy together but I can't see a way forward.

Is this me? Am I somehow begging for attention? I don't feel like I am leading people on but am I in denial. I feel like this whole thing is insane.

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Dery · 02/08/2024 15:59

The more you post, OP, the more dangerous this guy sounds. Thank God you don’t share children and can cut him completely loose. Talk to people in real life, as soon as you can. Start planning your escape.

TemuSpecialBuy · 02/08/2024 15:59

Peoniesinbloom · 02/08/2024 11:02

it is not you.

I agree.

Your husband has serious issues
i would strongly urge you to leave him

Freckles81 · 02/08/2024 16:02

Please change the locks or stay somewhere else.
I am so glad you are leaving him but please please please take steps to ensure yours and the kids' safety, immediately x

Also: I can't believe people are still disucssing the bloody emoji/reaction.
Doing so is akin to noticing a car has a broken windshield wiper and continually pointing out/debating that because of this small detail, it might mean the driver isn't maintaining the car that well, when at the same time the car has been smashed into and run off the road by a fucking drunk driver and the passenger is in need of medical assitance. But then just ignoring that and bloody focusing on the windscreen wiper.

he emoji is so fucking trivial in light of the controlling behaviour.

bergamotorange · 02/08/2024 16:04

WeNeedBees · 02/08/2024 11:25

Honestly - I think I just want out but I am embarrassed that my marriage has failed (we have been married less than a year) and I am worried that it is me and I am not thinking clearly and I will be making a mistake.

Sometimes you just know. Trust your instincts.

Nothing to be embarrassed about - hopefully you will both be happier in future.

tuvamoodyson · 02/08/2024 16:05

WeNeedBees · 02/08/2024 11:08

The thumb just seems passive aggressive, I am showing my millennial colours there I admit!

This always comes up here! How is it PA? I use it all the time to mean that’s fine/ok/no problem! I wouldn’t send a ❤️! As for everything else…he's a nutter.

WeNeedBees · 02/08/2024 16:07

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Honestly my youngest and middle child adore him, he spoils them with attention and buys them treats. My eldest is not at home any more but seems to have no opinion either way.

I would like to think they don't know what he is like, maybe I am deluded but he has everyone else fooled. He is held up as an example husband at his work. People tell me how lucky I am.

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tuvamoodyson · 02/08/2024 16:05

This always comes up here! How is it PA? I use it all the time to mean that’s fine/ok/no problem! I wouldn’t send a ❤️! As for everything else…he's a nutter.

Think it's a generational thing but OP please change the locks x

despiteappearance · 02/08/2024 16:12

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WeNeedBees · 02/08/2024 16:13

I can call to B & Q on my way home for lock barrels, I am sure it's quite simple to do isn't it?

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Oldest is uni age and the other two are teenagers.

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We have been married for just under a year, together 5 years. He doesn't have any children.

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GreenIvyy · 02/08/2024 16:16

WeNeedBees · 02/08/2024 16:13

I can call to B & Q on my way home for lock barrels, I am sure it's quite simple to do isn't it?

Check out how to do it on you tube

WeNeedBees · 02/08/2024 16:18

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No, I don't want people to think badly of him and then me for staying.

I think it's time to be honest with everyone.

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NewFriendlyLadybird · 02/08/2024 16:28

It’s not you.

I mean, I wouldn’t use a heart emoji. But it’s not leading men on or anything. He is gaslighting and abusive. I’m not sure he’s worth the therapy sessions.

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6pence · 02/08/2024 16:29

Tx is short for thanks isn’t it. I know the younger generations don’t use the thumbs up anymore.

You know in your heart you don’t want to try anymore. Just get your ducks in a row and then leave. Why flog a dead horse?

Conniebygaslight · 02/08/2024 16:30

Best of luck OP….keep strong, none of this insane & very dangerous behaviour is on you. None of it.

despiteappearance · 02/08/2024 16:31

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NewFriendlyLadybird · 02/08/2024 16:33

WeNeedBees · 02/08/2024 11:49

I used to put x on all my messages but there are rules in place now about how/when I can use them - The rules don't apply to him though.

I don't really go out, we do lots of things together but very few things separately. He even wants to come to a sound bath with me, he's not the slightest interested in that. There are rules about what I wear for the gym, he does think men will be hitting on me there.

I get a lot of grief over my clothes to the extent I said I want to buy some new more professional work clothes (ie more modest as he hates all of my current clothes) - apparently wanting to buy new clothes is a sign of an affair.

we spoke about that in therapy and I explained I wanted new clothes to make him happy, the therapist asked what he thought about that. He said well I don't know if that's the truth do I.

There are RULES?

You need out of this relationship right now.

Fannyfiggs · 02/08/2024 16:38

WeNeedBees · 02/08/2024 16:18

No, I don't want people to think badly of him and then me for staying.

I think it's time to be honest with everyone.

Stay strong 💪

I agree, it's definitely time to tell your family and friends and get as much support around you as possible.

We are here to support you too. Keep posting, especially when you're having a wobble.

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