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Being sworn at in front of kids

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weetabix80 · 08/03/2026 20:04

Looking for opinions.
Before I met DP I gave multiple friends advice when they talked to me about how badly their husbands spoke to them. My advice was basically run a mile.
now here I am, two daughters 2&4, and more and more often I’m being sworn at, name called and generally disrespected by my partner of 10 years. Most of the time within possible ear shot although I like to think the girls are oblivious, at the moment. Today he told me to fuck off right in front of them and I’m starting to feel I’m at my limit. I’ve never been spoken to badly in a relationship yet my DP doesn’t think it’s an issue. Never apologies despite knowing how strongly I feel about it. I cannot stand the idea of setting that example to my girls. I guess I’m asking is it enough to break up the family, how much do people put up with??!!

OP posts:
weetabix80 · 09/03/2026 22:27

Really appreciate everyone’s responses… I’ve not even gone into half the detail but it’s pretty clear to me what needs to happen. Really grateful to everyone who’s commented

OP posts:
GingerBeverage · 10/03/2026 15:12

‘Fiercely protective’ can turn into something very dark. Take care of yourself and ask for help if you can.

Wish44 · 15/03/2026 09:41

How are you op?

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