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Yet again gone to bed before eating tea

35 replies

Ohmygods · 07/06/2025 21:33

So, married for 30 years, cracks really appearing. Two nights ago OH jolly comment when I asked him about how my makeup looked was “ you look like Aunt Sally , ha ha ha” that’s a character from a kids tv show , I was really upset , went upstairs rubbed make up and cried a lot. Thought about it a lot afterwards, when ever we went out ( which no longer happens) he used to look at other women and always be going to me “ oh look at her, isn’t She Good looking” . Oh works 2 days per week ( 24 hours) minimum wage, I work 37-40 well paid stressed out of my mind. He keeps banging on about he will retire in 2 years - he has bugger all pension , so that can only be achieved by my working full time. My mum isn’t well so son had stayed over with her but it’s got to much for him. So he is coming back home, would rather forego inheritance ( which will go if she has to go into care) . OH is “ well he can’t do that , think of the money” Just realised that’s all he cares about. Don’t know what to do. I suppose I’m as bad as if we separate I lose 1/2 the house etc even though I’ve paid majority for it.

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ThatHazelGuide · 08/06/2025 10:21

Does he do anything around the house on the other five days of the week?

category12 · 08/06/2025 10:24

Divorce now before you get stuck with him if he retires.

Downsizing will be better than supporting him into your old age.

Rizraz · 08/06/2025 10:26

Why does he only work 2 days a week? Assuming it’s not disability-related why are you allowing him to do that and enabling him and his future early retirement? Has he always worked this little?

It’s getting weird hearing how on Mn so many women put up with so much crap and then ask why they are treated like crap. Do they never ask their partner questions?

Like I don’t understand how this situation of you working twice as much as him, earning most of the income and him thinking
he can retire early based on you working full time came about?

This man has no respect for you. You’re a nice little money earner for him though. Of course he is going to drool over the woman he really finds attractive in front of you.

jay55 · 08/06/2025 10:29

The sooner you divorce the less he gets of your equity and pension and the more time you have to replace it.

Ohmygods · 04/10/2025 22:26

I thoughtt i should update this. We had a proper talk and I think he hadnt realised how much comments could hurt me as I'm good at masking. I did as some one suggested list his good points, he does actually cook, care, clean the house, support me mentally, support son. He also provides a lot of support for my mother who has dementia including cleaning up when she poos every where ( I literally throw up at the sight). We are doing more hobbies together and going away for long weekends. I guess I needed to vent. Oh and I now work three days a week which is actually less than his 2 days which are 12 hour shifts compared to my 7.5 hrs day.

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LivingWithANob · 05/10/2025 12:48

Great update. I hope things continue to improve

PruthePrune · 05/10/2025 13:20

@Ohmygods

What did he say when you told him how hurtful his comments are?

user1471538283 · 05/10/2025 13:24

Retire from what? Working 2 days a week!

Divorce now so if you do have any inheritance he does get any.

Otherwise this will go on forever.

AC246 · 05/10/2025 13:27

Excellent update.
We teach people how to treat us.
If you take it, you will get it.

cocog · 05/10/2025 15:48

Ditch him now lose the half house move in with son and mum hopefully between you you can care for mum keep inheritance and get rid of the cocklodger before he spends your retirement money on himself and expects you to fund him forever he’s nasty and selfish. You can pay for care during the day so someone pops in and helps her with lunch and medical care if necessary and I’m sure your mum will be better company.

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