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Should I leave my husband

11 replies

ZingyOpalRaven · 05/01/2026 07:53

I've been with my husband since I was 18, this relationship has been seen as emotionally abusive by my friends and family, each time I've tried to leave he has talked me back into staying and things are good but then they slip back into him being neglectful towards me. We now have a 6 month old and having a baby has made me realise how toxic this relationship has been, would I be wrong to leave now and separate him from his child?

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ChikinLikin · 05/01/2026 07:58

No. If he's abusive you should leave.

VoodooQualities · 05/01/2026 08:02

If you and your baby's lives would be better after leaving, then leave.

ZingyOpalRaven · 05/01/2026 08:12

He went to counselling to try and change, and he has been better as he's not as mean as used to be but still spends a lot of time gaming with his headphones on and talking to his friends online, he's then disruptive talking to them whilst me and my baby are trying to sleep. He wants to change but i know it won't last, I think I'm right with leaving, i just feel guilty

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ChikinLikin · 05/01/2026 08:37

Don't feel guilty.
His selfish noisy gaming is totally unforgiveable while you look after a new baby.
Please leave.

LoudSnoringDog · 05/01/2026 08:39

Selfish twat. He isn’t going to change. Listen to your friends and family

ZingyOpalRaven · 05/01/2026 08:47

Thanks for the support, he's tried saying after 18 years he deserves another chance, but I'm emotionally exhausted from this relationship and ready to start fresh and will make sure he gets as much contact with our baby as possible

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Shoxfordian · 05/01/2026 08:49

It sounds like you're making the right decision to leave

ChikinLikin · 05/01/2026 09:04

He's had his chances ... so do not let this immature selfish man guilt trip you. Good luck with your fresh start. Sounds like you've got a supportive family so you will be fine.

ZingyOpalRaven · 05/01/2026 15:18

I've told my husband a couple of times now that we're no longer together but he's not accepting it. I don't know how to progress with this situation

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Shoxfordian · 07/01/2026 10:23

Contact a solicitor

Nosdacariad · 07/01/2026 12:53

Who owns your home?

Are you still sleeping together?

Are you doing his chores?

Start there x

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