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Anonymous051 · 25/04/2025 17:22

Hi first time posting, I’ve been with my partner for 15 years now. We have 2 beautiful children 13&14. When we are good it’s amazing however my problem is when I get asked to do things with my friends like go out for drinks etc there is problems. I am called fat, a slag, slut, ugly etc. He tells me he can’t have his own children I best find someone to look after them, tells me he will come and find me and bring me home infront of my friends (which he has done before!) if we have things booked or planned with our friends in the future he tells me we aren’t going no more. I have never cheated in the 15 years, he was messaging a lady about 10 years ago now and i took him back after months Of him trying. When he has a night out there is no problems my end I tell him to enjoy himself, he has been on holiday with his friends 2/3 times abroad I never have had a girls holiday or been away with my family by myself in 15 years. I feel I am at the end of my tether with it all but I don’t know what or how to do anything. Will my children hate me for leaving? When I’ve threatened before he says he has no where to go so stays in the house while “looking for somewhere” and then we end up just back together. Please don’t judge it’s my first time posting and I’ve kept deleting this not wanting to post. Sorry I’ve rambled on.

OP posts:
WorthyOtter · 04/05/2025 00:49

Please get out. This will only get worse. My ex was like this but was very manipulative about it I barely noticed. Your kids won't hate you, one day theyll find out what their dad's really like and be grateful you kicked him out

Anonymous051 · 04/05/2025 11:08

WorthyOtter · 04/05/2025 00:49

Please get out. This will only get worse. My ex was like this but was very manipulative about it I barely noticed. Your kids won't hate you, one day theyll find out what their dad's really like and be grateful you kicked him out

its just hard isn’t it. Myself and my friends are all close and our children all are too, we had a big holiday planned in August and the thought of my children missing out is breaking my heart. But then I don’t want them to think this behaviour is ok. Last night it was horrific he had a drink and turned nasty words once again then afterwards wanted to try cuddle me I refused and slept in my daughters bed with her.

OP posts:
EagletheBrave · 26/06/2025 15:05

How are you doing OP? Have you managed to leave your partner?

EagletheBrave · 26/06/2025 15:08

Anonymous051 · 04/05/2025 11:08

its just hard isn’t it. Myself and my friends are all close and our children all are too, we had a big holiday planned in August and the thought of my children missing out is breaking my heart. But then I don’t want them to think this behaviour is ok. Last night it was horrific he had a drink and turned nasty words once again then afterwards wanted to try cuddle me I refused and slept in my daughters bed with her.

His behaviour with the drink additionally in the mix sounds dreadful. It never gets better, only worse and potentially extremely dangerous. I hope you’re doing okay.

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