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Husband insulted my appearance (and it’s not first time)

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Lamsji8372 · 24/08/2025 12:32

No kids
married for 2 years.

he is 40 and I’m 30.

In the past he insulted my looks…
He said I looked washed up, tramp, and my breath stinks.

Others, including the dentist, have told me my breath is fine. Also, my oral hygiene is good.

now recently we had an arguement. Nothing big. And I just carried on getting dressed and doing things around the house.

But as always, he has to take it too far.

I was dressed up to attend a function. He looked at me and burst out laughing. I ignored it. He’s being immature.
He then asks me “have you seen yourself in the mirror”. I ignored it. He kept repeating. Finally I said “yes I have”. And then he burst out laughing. It was obviously that he was trying to mock how I looked.

I ignored it as I believe I looked decent and I wasn’t going to let him break my confidence.

Then some time later…

He says look at the state of you. Laughs a lot. Tells me I have a fat belly that droops (I don’t). That I have saggy boobs (I do since childhood but I’ve accepted it). And he’s grossed out by me. He finds me repulsive. That’s why he doesn’t have sex with me (lying coz he’s always tryna initiate sex with me). Says I’m dirty, don’t wash my bum, don’t brush my teeth and have smelly breath. His exes were way better and prettier.

all I said was “go be with them”.

and he said I will. And continued insulting my looks.

he called me a whore many times. Accused me of sleeping with men.

so I said okay I’m the hoe and yet you married me. Surely that’s a reflection on you , why were you so desperate and why did you lower your standards if I’m so disgusting… have more self worth and next time choose someone more worthy of you.

then he said yeah I was desperate and I did lower my standards.
I responded and said we’ll be angry at yourself for choosing to marry me. Even when I walked away your the one who kept chasing and begging me to come back.

he continued whiling out.

Now I’m not saying I’m super attractive but let’s just say people (including his own family) have said he’s punching with me. I have never said this to him as I don’t wanna hurt him. But the irony of it all.

anyways, I’ve left home now.
but why is he being like this?

OP posts:
Missj25 · 24/08/2025 16:11

Lamsji8372 · 24/08/2025 12:32

No kids
married for 2 years.

he is 40 and I’m 30.

In the past he insulted my looks…
He said I looked washed up, tramp, and my breath stinks.

Others, including the dentist, have told me my breath is fine. Also, my oral hygiene is good.

now recently we had an arguement. Nothing big. And I just carried on getting dressed and doing things around the house.

But as always, he has to take it too far.

I was dressed up to attend a function. He looked at me and burst out laughing. I ignored it. He’s being immature.
He then asks me “have you seen yourself in the mirror”. I ignored it. He kept repeating. Finally I said “yes I have”. And then he burst out laughing. It was obviously that he was trying to mock how I looked.

I ignored it as I believe I looked decent and I wasn’t going to let him break my confidence.

Then some time later…

He says look at the state of you. Laughs a lot. Tells me I have a fat belly that droops (I don’t). That I have saggy boobs (I do since childhood but I’ve accepted it). And he’s grossed out by me. He finds me repulsive. That’s why he doesn’t have sex with me (lying coz he’s always tryna initiate sex with me). Says I’m dirty, don’t wash my bum, don’t brush my teeth and have smelly breath. His exes were way better and prettier.

all I said was “go be with them”.

and he said I will. And continued insulting my looks.

he called me a whore many times. Accused me of sleeping with men.

so I said okay I’m the hoe and yet you married me. Surely that’s a reflection on you , why were you so desperate and why did you lower your standards if I’m so disgusting… have more self worth and next time choose someone more worthy of you.

then he said yeah I was desperate and I did lower my standards.
I responded and said we’ll be angry at yourself for choosing to marry me. Even when I walked away your the one who kept chasing and begging me to come back.

he continued whiling out.

Now I’m not saying I’m super attractive but let’s just say people (including his own family) have said he’s punching with me. I have never said this to him as I don’t wanna hurt him. But the irony of it all.

anyways, I’ve left home now.
but why is he being like this?

He’s being like this cause he is vile ..
He’s trying to wear down your confidence cause clearly he knows you are far, far too good for him …
So you keep going forwards now OP , & you’re still nice & young ( lot younger than him ha ha !) you will meet someone nice & still have plenty time for having a family if that is what you would like ..
He will always be a horrid human no changing the likes of him ..x

OnAMissionToLoseWeight · 24/08/2025 16:16

You deserve so much better than this.

He will attempt to get you back on side. Don’t allow him to. He’s an absolute twat.

HanG77 · 24/08/2025 16:17

Jesus OP - RUN. As someone who stayed with an abusive man for way too long, please take my advice and save yourself. It will not get any better. I have zero tolerance for any put downs from men now. HUGE red flag.

AugustSlippedAwayIntoAMomentInTime · 24/08/2025 16:19

He sounds vile. Why on earth have you put up with it?

Now that you've left, please make it permanent!

Loulabelle1234 · 24/08/2025 16:26

OMG he sounds like my first husband. Please divorce him, he's awful and doesn't deserve you. He puts you down in the misguided attempt to make you believe you can't do better than him. You absolutely can! Stay strong and do not cave if he comes crawling back xx

tothelefttotheleft · 24/08/2025 16:29

@Lamsji8372

I'm glad to see your update.

Keep posting here for support you need during the divorce. You can do this. Wishing you all the best.

Flissty · 24/08/2025 16:29

Please leave this man, he is not your husband he is your abuser. You deserve so much better.

Jollyhockeystickss · 24/08/2025 16:36

Because you let him treat you like this!! Its called a red flag and at the 1st sign you leave, if you dont then he knows he can abuse you and why does he, many reasons but mostly coz he can, he gets something from it...

whynotwhatknot · 24/08/2025 16:39

because hes been told hes out of your league and hes taking it out on you-horrible pig

Thebigonesgetaway · 24/08/2025 16:42

I really hope you have left him for good, your future self will thank you, as there will be none of you left soon enough, you will be some shell with no self esteem, no confidence, as he clearly knows he’s punching and wants to bring you down, make you feel as shit about yourself as he does himself. He’s an abusive loser. Stay away,

Robin67 · 24/08/2025 16:45

You are young and beautiful and you can (and will) do much better.

He is ten years older than you and behaving like a 12 year old with a personality disorder.

Thank goodness you have no shared children and have not wasted years and years with him

Good luck with the future. It's going to be much better than the life you are living with this turd.

ItsNotMeEither · 24/08/2025 16:49

CrustyBread1977 · 24/08/2025 12:35

Because he’s an abusive cunt. Well done for leaving.

This! Read it again and don't waste a second longer overthinking HIS issues!

Congratulations on valuing yourself enough to leave! You're still young and will find someone far more worthy of you.

TeamBuffalo · 24/08/2025 17:00

He wants you insecure because he knows you can do a lot better for yourself than being married to him.

Comeandgetyourblackbinbags1990 · 24/08/2025 17:10

Lamsji8372 · 24/08/2025 12:48

Yes of course. I’ve packed what I could and left. As it’s not the first time he’s done this. So yeah, already looking online for divorce and hopefully on Tuesday make some calls and get legal advice.

im just baffled as why he’s so rude and how he thinks it’s okay

I'm glad you've left OP, you're worth so much more! You sound like a lovely and level headed person. 💖

FinallyHere · 24/08/2025 17:11

Cheesetoastiees · 24/08/2025 13:00

My bet to the why would be that your attractive and he’s very, very insecure and abusive.

Well done for leaving, no one this vile is worth wasting your life on. Just make it a permanent split, don’t engage with him any further.

This.

Well done for getting away.

EH1768 · 24/08/2025 17:14

Literally walk away, there is no mileage in this marriage.

Goditsmemargaret · 24/08/2025 17:20

This man is dangerous. Get away from him as fast and as far as you can.

BunnyLake · 24/08/2025 17:22

Lamsji8372 · 24/08/2025 12:48

Yes of course. I’ve packed what I could and left. As it’s not the first time he’s done this. So yeah, already looking online for divorce and hopefully on Tuesday make some calls and get legal advice.

im just baffled as why he’s so rude and how he thinks it’s okay

Thank god for that. Don’t go back ever!! Who cares why he’s like it, some people are just moronic.

If his previous gf’s were so great then why is he not with any of them or did they all dump him (anyway, who cares, he’s yesterday’s trash).

BabyCatFace · 24/08/2025 17:27

Lamsji8372 · 24/08/2025 12:48

Yes of course. I’ve packed what I could and left. As it’s not the first time he’s done this. So yeah, already looking online for divorce and hopefully on Tuesday make some calls and get legal advice.

im just baffled as why he’s so rude and how he thinks it’s okay

He's so rude because he's a domestic abuser and he wants you to feel shit about yourself. He thinks it's ok for the same reason. He's not a normal person, he's not like you.

Rosesanddaffs · 24/08/2025 17:27

@Lamsji8372 don’t put up with this nonsense, flush this piece of shit back down the toilet xx

Londontown12 · 24/08/2025 17:37

He’s insecure because he is punching !! And by making u feel shit with his insults he’s trying to make u insecure so u don’t attract attention from anyone else ❤️

FioFioSILK · 24/08/2025 17:37

Never go back to him. You are you g enough to meet someone who adores you and says you're beautiful everyday. He was insecure and tried to control you. Get some support to work on why you stayed with him too long. Hope you meet a gorgeous guy who loves you and you have beautiful babies together. Wishing you well. Xxx

Mrsknowitall · 24/08/2025 17:39

He is trying to crush your spirit so that you end up with no confidence or self esteem and that way you won’t run off with anyone else, that’s his way of thinking. Absolutely stay away now and don’t go back. I’m no oil paining and after 5 kids my belly is wobbly and droopy I’m a size 14/16 and my husband still tells me every single day that I’m beautiful, when you’re ready go find a man that builds you up and is proud of you. No one deserves that xx

Ilovelivinginbradford · 24/08/2025 17:45

Divorce, start over alone or with someone nice. Get rid or the repulsive idiot.

Suszieq · 24/08/2025 17:55

@Lamsji8372 he’s like this because he doesn’t love you or like you. He treats you like your his enemy.

He doesn’t like you but benefits from you somehow which is why he hasn’t left. If he didn’t need you and had nothing to gain/benefit from you he would’ve left.

I can’t tell you why he doesn’t like you, but that’s the case. But you must leave and you must stay away from him. He is vile and if you won’t leave for yourself, leave for your children. They shouldn’t have to grow up watching thwir mum be emotionally abused

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