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My husband is a lazy sod

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Blossymoo · 09/08/2024 19:03

I am at my wits end. My husband is the nicest person you could imagine and everyone loves him but about six years ago he had a bout of depression and took early retirement from work, since then he has done nothing and I mean nothing. He is still medicated for depression but he uses it as an excuse now. He doesn’t work outside home, he does nothing in it, he spends what he likes because he knows I come behind him making sure there is always money. I lost my mum a year ago and he now uses my grief as his reason for not leaving me- seriously.!!! He just sits and sleeps half the time, he doesn’t go to the dr because he says he’s fine. How can existing be fine? He has everythjng money can buy. Looks after nothing because he hasn’t worked his backside off for it. We have a nice home and life but unless I do it. It’s not done. If I say anything he sulks off to his man cave and I really am at my wits end. He thinks now because I don’t have my support anchor in my mum anymore that I am stuck with this but I really don’t know how much more I can take. We don’t have a sex life, all he does is watch sport on tv and pretends to be husband of the year. I work constantly, have my own health issues way worse than anything he has ever had and every single day I put my big girl pants on and get on with it. I know everyone will tell me to give him an ultimatum or leave but I have tried to in the past and the tears start and I feel so bad then. I can’t say anything to anyone because they don’t believe me, he’s always the best and they all love him and assume I am just an unreasonable madam. I feel stuck, fed up, frustrated and totally used.

OP posts:
Purplecrush · 10/08/2024 14:52

...and you so deserve to be happy OP.
Yes it will take bravery and some self love.
But you have a wonderful future ahead of you if only you can offload that loser.

Oh and he certainly doesn't sound the least bit nice.
He's a selfish loser who has used you for years, taking so much from you.
The sooner you cut him loose the better.

CharlotteLightandDark · 10/08/2024 17:00

LizzieBennett73 · 09/08/2024 19:28

The sad truth is that not a lot of men age well, OP.

Your choice is to sink into misery with him, or set yourself free.

You’re spot on about men not aging well.

this is partly why I date 10 years younger!

OP set yourself free. Its time.

GoFigure235 · 10/08/2024 17:42

I have a friend who is very happily married and had twins unexpectedly (now 4 and a half) at 44. Still very happy though undeniably exhausted 😂!

Your life could look totally different in 10 years time. Children may or may not happen, you may or may not meet someone who makes you feel special and appreciated, or you might end up enjoying life on your own. But you'll never know if you don't ditch the deadweight.

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