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My partner keeps saying horrible things

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HazelHollyc · 18/04/2025 21:24

My partner started off very supportive and nice to me. But over the last few years his behaviour has become more and more patronising and started calling me names. To the point it has really knocked my confidence.
I have tried to talk to him about it, but he doesn't see a problem with his behaviour and mocks me if I say it upsets me.
Lately all I feel like he does is take his mood out on me. I feel like I can't do anything right and dread it when he comes home.
We have children together and he is a good father to them.
I just don't know what to do, I feel so lonely and I want the best for my children.

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Wolfiefan · 18/04/2025 21:28

He’s not a good father if he’s calling their mother names. He’s an abusive man. He needs to be an ex before they grow up thinking this is how relationships should be.

Eggsboxedandmelting · 18/04/2025 21:29

He can be a good df from a different address then.
Your dc need you mentally well.
You won't be very soon op.

Hedonism · 18/04/2025 21:30

He's not a good father if he belittles their mother and makes her feel like shit.

Kitchensnails · 18/04/2025 21:33

I doubt he's a good father if he treats you like that. What's best for you is also important OP, do you have anyone you trust to talk about this in real life that can support you?

KhakiOrca · 18/04/2025 21:36

Is there something you can do for yourself when he gets home? Like go out for a while, while he looks after your child.
And tell him why, as you won't be spoken to like crap.

SandrenaIsMyBloodType · 18/04/2025 21:37

Your children will be able to sense the tone, feel the hostile atmosphere and however much you try to hide it, they will feel your unhappiness. Please don’t make yourself smaller and smaller because you think it’s best for your children. It’s really not.
And if this is how he behaves towards you, there is every chance that he will mistreat them when they are teenagers and not sweet little kids. A divorce is the right thing for you and them.

HazelHollyc · 18/04/2025 21:46

Kitchensnails · 18/04/2025 21:33

I doubt he's a good father if he treats you like that. What's best for you is also important OP, do you have anyone you trust to talk about this in real life that can support you?

I have talked to family on both sides. Who are aware are of the situation and have witnessed how he talks to me. And have told him he should not treat me like that. But most of time they ignore his behaviour as he nice to everyone else. Hence why I feel lonely and I don't have any support.

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