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Partner tries to ruin things that being me joy

109 replies

idontknowwhattoputhere · 04/11/2024 07:22

So, just a few examples and I am just wondering why he is like this. Surely this is really strange behaviour and should be the opposite?

The worst period with him was after giving birth to me daughter. I could hardly walk downstairs. He made me bread with butter whilst he ate normal meals. He made me pizza one night and shouted at me for falling asleep when it was ready. On our first walk with our daughter, he stormed ahead and I couldn't catch up as I had a lot of stitches. I'm sure I was losing my mind with PND and I opened up about it and he said “you would have that, wouldn't you”

For my daughter's first birthday, he caused a huge argument just before all the guests arrived. He even tried to leave and not help me with anything. He does this on Christmas and birthdays.

I found a lump in my breast and he was awful to me. Really awful. Thankfully after an examination, it was clear.

Whenever I have a race he never comes to support me, not once.

He never does any gardening so his mum paid for a gardener to sort out our garden. I was incredibly happy with the results and he threw a broom on the floor and started shouting at me “You get everything you want!!!!”

It’s anytime I find joy in something he finds a way to take away my happiness.

He always does what he wants, I accommodate all of his training, competitions, and weeks away for training camps, and I'm very supportive. He would say the opposite which is unfair and untrue.

He is so incredibly selfish. He only buys himself food, only cooks for himself, doesn't contribute to anything at all, he very tight with money, very resentful when sending me a top-up as my hours at work are short due to our daughter's nursery times, which isn't my fault as he won't help. The only joy or interest he shows is in Jiu-Jitsu.

I said all of this to him, told him how he acts like a bachelor and doesn't deserve a family. I was completely set on leaving and he talked me out of it. I've applied for social housing as I rely on him financially. Yesterday as a “joke” he was calling me, stupid, dump, wrinkly and re*arded all day.

OP posts:
Franjipanl8r · 04/11/2024 08:11

You feel weak because you’re in an abusive relationship and he’s eroded your self esteem and energy. He’s a narcissistic abuser and he isn’t going to change.

AllThePotatoesAreSingingJingleBells · 04/11/2024 08:13

idontknowwhattoputhere · 04/11/2024 07:22

So, just a few examples and I am just wondering why he is like this. Surely this is really strange behaviour and should be the opposite?

The worst period with him was after giving birth to me daughter. I could hardly walk downstairs. He made me bread with butter whilst he ate normal meals. He made me pizza one night and shouted at me for falling asleep when it was ready. On our first walk with our daughter, he stormed ahead and I couldn't catch up as I had a lot of stitches. I'm sure I was losing my mind with PND and I opened up about it and he said “you would have that, wouldn't you”

For my daughter's first birthday, he caused a huge argument just before all the guests arrived. He even tried to leave and not help me with anything. He does this on Christmas and birthdays.

I found a lump in my breast and he was awful to me. Really awful. Thankfully after an examination, it was clear.

Whenever I have a race he never comes to support me, not once.

He never does any gardening so his mum paid for a gardener to sort out our garden. I was incredibly happy with the results and he threw a broom on the floor and started shouting at me “You get everything you want!!!!”

It’s anytime I find joy in something he finds a way to take away my happiness.

He always does what he wants, I accommodate all of his training, competitions, and weeks away for training camps, and I'm very supportive. He would say the opposite which is unfair and untrue.

He is so incredibly selfish. He only buys himself food, only cooks for himself, doesn't contribute to anything at all, he very tight with money, very resentful when sending me a top-up as my hours at work are short due to our daughter's nursery times, which isn't my fault as he won't help. The only joy or interest he shows is in Jiu-Jitsu.

I said all of this to him, told him how he acts like a bachelor and doesn't deserve a family. I was completely set on leaving and he talked me out of it. I've applied for social housing as I rely on him financially. Yesterday as a “joke” he was calling me, stupid, dump, wrinkly and re*arded all day.

Leave. Today. I’ll be honest, your post has upset me. It’s awful to think the person who should be your biggest support is treating you like this. This isn’t normal. You deserve better. X

LindorDoubleChoc · 04/11/2024 08:15

Well he sounds nice doesn't he? Lucky you!!

crumpet · 04/11/2024 08:27

idontknowwhattoputhere · 04/11/2024 07:49

Thank you all, will read these after the school run. I meant he doesn't contribute to anything other than finances. He earns incredibly well. He gives me a set amount to top me up as my earnings are significantly less, which he hates doing but doesn't want to share finances.

I feel like I am so weak and just give it to him every single time.

Is that the example you want to set your daughter- that a relationship like this is normal, that she should expect the same?

he is not a nice person. Don’t teach her that she should always give in to this behaviour

Sethera · 04/11/2024 08:38

Classic abusive behaviour - notice that he's doing this whenever someone other than him is the focus of attention - your DD's birthday, your health scare. LTB.

Imbusytodaysorry · 04/11/2024 08:41

Sadly you are with a narcassist .
Read up on it .
@idontknowwhattoputhere they such every bit of joy from your life .Everything has to be about THEM

Cab you get him to leave, or would you have too?
Sound like you will be better of financially if you end this. Never mind emotionally and physically as this isn’t good for your mind or body.

Make plans Op as he wilL never change, they don’t what to.
It works for them!

LeavesOnTrees · 04/11/2024 08:42

Yes, I agree you are with a narcissist.
I recommend HG Tudor on youtube for more info.

Your only option is to get away from this man and don't look back.
Good luck.

Raindropskeepfallinonmyhead · 04/11/2024 08:44

Oh honey get rid of this oxygen thief.
Quick as you possibly can. He sounds vile.

newbeggins · 04/11/2024 08:45

I know someone like this.

They feel deeply inadequate. No excuse got their behaviour ofc but they are jealous of you and want you to be like them so you have that in common.

You have different standards and that problem won't go away.

user2848502016 · 04/11/2024 08:46

This is awful. He's not ruining things that bring you joy - he's abusing you.
You need to leave asap

Mumlaplomb · 04/11/2024 08:46

Have a look at the women’s aid website. He is abusive. You can chat with them or message them and they can give you some support and suggest practical help.

TheaBrandt · 04/11/2024 08:47

Sounds like he absolutely hates you. Awful. You’ve got no choice but to leave really.

CleanShirt · 04/11/2024 08:48

idontknowwhattoputhere · 04/11/2024 07:49

Thank you all, will read these after the school run. I meant he doesn't contribute to anything other than finances. He earns incredibly well. He gives me a set amount to top me up as my earnings are significantly less, which he hates doing but doesn't want to share finances.

I feel like I am so weak and just give it to him every single time.

Show him how not weak you are by getting the hell away from him and not looking back. What an awful human being he is.

StormingNorman · 04/11/2024 08:49

He’s abusing you and your DD by extension. Please consider how you can leave but don’t tell him this time.

He won’t want you to go because he’ll lose his victim and he’ll probably have to pay CMS.

BecuaseIWantItThatWay · 04/11/2024 08:52

So sorry OP that you have gone through all this.

What you're describing is his utter contempt for you. He is nasty and vindictive. You nailed it on the head when you said he doesn't deserve to have your family.

Please leave OP, being alone you will be freer than living with (and exposing your DD to) this monster of a man.

💐

Greenfinch7 · 04/11/2024 08:53

Everyone has already said it, you poor soul- what an awful man. Can I add- get yourself a very good lawyer so you get the money you are entitled to from him. He needs to pay adequate child support

dontbedaft2000 · 04/11/2024 08:56

My partner has always abused me in a really obvious fashion, so I thought I'd have a kid with him.

I despair.

BettyBardMacDonald · 04/11/2024 08:57

dontbedaft2000 · 04/11/2024 08:56

My partner has always abused me in a really obvious fashion, so I thought I'd have a kid with him.

I despair.

I know. That poor child's brain is already being affected by this strife.

Get out, OP, by any means necessary.

WarriorN · 04/11/2024 08:59

You cannot let your daughter grow up around this man.

You will continue to be abused by him. You deserve so much better.

pinkyredrose · 04/11/2024 08:59

Sounds like he's boiling with anger. I'd not spend another minute living with him. Can you stay with anyone until you get housed?

You're in an abusive relationship.

dontcryformeargentina · 04/11/2024 09:02

He isn't your partner- he is your enemy. You are his beating doll. Leave asap, Women aid for advice and therapy to recover from this abuse, so you never ever choose the same type of man again

aCatCalledFawkes · 04/11/2024 09:03

My ex was abusive and it was pretty much like this all the time. He kicked off at anything I planned that was meant to be remotely fun for the children or a special time of year. One year he even sulked because I didn't get him the right christmas presents, he actually put it on to facebook. The kids used to get told off for decorating the christmas tree wrong!

Leaving him and returning to quiet Christmases and being able to enjoy special times felt so good.

CherryBlossom321 · 04/11/2024 09:04

dontbedaft2000 · 04/11/2024 08:56

My partner has always abused me in a really obvious fashion, so I thought I'd have a kid with him.

I despair.

We don’t yet know how he was behaving before their daughter was born…

WarriorN · 04/11/2024 09:05

Please contact women's aid and describe what you have been experiencing.

I think that you will need some support and advice.

I can foresee that he will try to be controlling with finances and child support when you leave him. But you will be ok and it's the right thing to do.

I'd also suggest the freedom programme. The book linked to it, "living with the dominator" is also very helpful to identify key behaviours and make sense of them.

www.freedomprogramme.co.uk/

Attelina · 04/11/2024 09:05

How on earth did he talk you out of leaving when he doesn't have a single redeeming feature?

He's a piece of crap.

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