Hi everyone,
Looking for some advice and support, really struggling emotionally.
My partner left me, but we still live in the same house while waiting for the sale to go through (we both own it) im buying him out at his request as became very aggressive about it. I've bought my own place and am just waiting for everything to complete with the solicitors. The issue is, even though we jointly own the house, he acts like it's his now and that after any disagreement, i should leave – even though legally I don’t have to.
They raise their voice, shout at me, and make all kinds of demands. If I don’t respond with a perfect smile and calm tone, they threaten to "make me leave." I'm constantly walking on eggshells and they often pick fights early in the morning (today was before 8am), which leaves me anxious and shaken.
It's starting to become like water off a duck’s back – I block it out, think ill be in my new home soon– but it still really affects my nerves and makes this waiting period so difficult to cope with.
Has anyone been in a similar situation – where a verbally or emotionally abusive ex tried to dominate the shared home after leaving? Did you end up moving out just to escape the tension? How did you manage it emotionally or practically, especially when you still had legal rights to stay?
Thanks in advance – I feel really trapped and could use some reassurance or advice.