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Should I just do what he said?

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Lookingonthebrightside2022 · 10/11/2024 15:24

After saying’ I wish I was better in bed, maybe you could help me with that ’ one day, my partner made a suggestion that I didn’t much like, when I told him I didn’t much want to do that he said ‘I have to as I’m physically unattractive and I need to do whatever pleases him because I am so unattractive’. When asked he discusses no alternatives. He says for a person my age I should no more sexually and why don’t I know how to please a man? He’s told me I’m unattractive many times over the 12+ years we’ve been together, mostly over my weight as I’m 5 3’’ and 104kg. Admittedly I have put on a lot of weight with 2 unsuccessful pregnancies since 2022 and a now healthy 13 month old. I was probably 80kg before those pregnancies so I was never small except for a brief period I was down to 65kg near the beginning of the relationship. At present I am working on my weight and over 6 months have lost 3kg!! I know it’s not much but I am happy I am not increasing in size and weight loss is very slow for me in general, that’s just my body. I used to have a good job but now I earn less than half my previous salary, I was the higher earner by far but now I’m down it seems like the hos temper is to another level. I brought the issue up in relationship councelling and the councellor told him he should be more kind. He didn’t take that very well and continues to shout and be angry about my weight, my mums weight and all the other people in my family. I just don’t know what to do I’m trying but I just keep coming back to the conclusion this isn’t working. I’m in serious debt (due to a failed business which we are closing) and I am struggling financially. What to do? Any suggestions from you ladies and I’d be interested to hear from the gents if any of you read this thread. I need some perspective pls

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Foxlovesfruit · 12/11/2024 08:38

This is horrible OP. You spent most of your post trying to justify your weight to us and you absolutely didn't need to do that, your weight isn't the problem. Your awful bully of a 'partner' is the problem and 12 + years of that thing insulting you must have shattered your self esteem. He's the unattractive one, certainly not you. I think him insulting you is a means of demoralising you and controlling you. I know it's easier said than done, but please leave him. You deserve so much better.

Lookingonthebrightside2022 · 12/11/2024 13:54

SunshineSteve · 12/11/2024 02:01

You really deserve better op and I’m sorry you’ve had to put up with him treating you like this. He’s acting like a spoilt brat and wanting you to do what he wants and how he wants it.
How dare he say those things to you and expect you to turn around and be happy about it and just do them, you need to step back and take time to look after yourself and family rather than trying to save what you have with him, you can do so much better than him.

You are right I dont feel very happy about it all. Havnt done for a long time. Consciously I know I don't deserve this. I am taking all the encouragement on board, stepping back and thinking about the changes I can make to make things better for myself.

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unsync · 12/11/2024 14:00

Lookingonthebrightside2022 · 10/11/2024 19:41

The business has ceased trading and is about to be closed incase you are wondering

In which case he's lost his investment. You don't owe him anything unless there is a written loan agreement.

You mention police involvement, has he been violent towards you?

Boomer55 · 12/11/2024 17:09

Pay back whatever you owe him and then get rid. No one should make you feel bad,

Lookingonthebrightside2022 · 12/11/2024 21:17

unsync · 12/11/2024 14:00

In which case he's lost his investment. You don't owe him anything unless there is a written loan agreement.

You mention police involvement, has he been violent towards you?

He is a non violent alcoholic. Although he can be threatening and overbearing.

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Lookingonthebrightside2022 · 12/11/2024 21:18

Boomer55 · 12/11/2024 17:09

Pay back whatever you owe him and then get rid. No one should make you feel bad,

I agree

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FairviewRosiev2 · 12/11/2024 21:28

It’s your house darling. He needs to get gone. Now.

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