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Heated argument with DH

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Prontehpronto · 28/03/2025 08:23

My DH had a gambling problem few years ago (£100k), we spoke about money yesterday and I suggested we sell our old house as we need the cash, he is adamant we don't cos of capital apprentice etc, so that's fine but whenever we talk about money he gets very defensive and started to scream at me, I screamed back, he brought up lots of things like how I made a neighbour a lasagne but don't feed him, my dad came over for his 60th birthday, how I didn't tidy up when we lived with his parents, how his job is stressful, we were pretty loud so neighbour called the police. I have 2 kids and a very busy job in finance so generally quite stressed as most people are. He has screamed at me before a few times, it got me thinking, once I was scared and hid in te bathroom with door locked. I dislike him as a person, the gambling and how it affected our lives is obvs a factor of my resentment, I do not want to stay with him but I have 2children. I know he is abusive verbally and has sworn at me, but I shout back too, over the 16 years it's happened like this prob 4 or 5 times. He has a problem with alcohol. I am not going to leave the house, it is mine too and I have 2 young children. Any thoughts and advice please.

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AlliWantIsARoomSomewheeeere · 30/03/2025 10:31

Prontehpronto · 29/03/2025 23:21

You are defo right, we bring out the worst in each other 100%

This is one scenario where you don't need to be accepting the blame. How old are your kids now?
I would say it is time to leave, though understand it's not always as easy as it sounds.
I assume you didn't know about the mortgage in the old house? Is it jointly owned? (If so that it fraud and you need legal advice so your don't become responsible for repayments)
If you need advice on getting him out of the house contact women's aid or refuge and they will be able to help.
It's not easy, but I think you have reached the point where it is necessary. X

TitusMoan · 30/03/2025 10:37

SheridansPortSalut · 29/03/2025 23:15

This is a toxic relationship. You are not good for each other. The details are irrelevant.

Edited

What is OP meant to do, cry quietly and unobtrusively in a corner and not challenge the husband for the train wreck he’s turning the family finances into?

SheridansPortSalut · 31/03/2025 00:07

TitusMoan · 30/03/2025 10:37

What is OP meant to do, cry quietly and unobtrusively in a corner and not challenge the husband for the train wreck he’s turning the family finances into?

Leave.

Heated arguments and crying quietly in a corner aren't the only two options.

BobbyBiscuits · 31/03/2025 00:19

I think he's lying about the other house and he's up to his neck in more debt. You'd better hope he hasn't tried to put some if it in your name. He sounds massively abusive and untrustworthy. You need to silo off your finances and get transparency about his. You need legal advice but don't tell him else he'll go to even more extreme measures to hide his antics.

FioFioSILK · 18/10/2025 19:35

You will be better off without him in your life. Start divorce proceedings. Protect yourself and kids. They will thank you for it

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