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Is this normal?

28 replies

DCMD · 18/06/2026 01:40

Hi all,

Im not entirely sure what to do right now. The latest incident had with my wife being unkind was my little one banged her head whilst my wife was out, she asked if I had put ice on it to which I replied no which prompted a response of "are you f'n stupid. What an idiot". Is this normal behaviour? Am I overreacting by feeling hurt by this?

OP posts:
Thisistyresome · 19/06/2026 10:51

It is not a matter of if she “lets you” have the kids. That is not her choice, custody is by agreement or by a court.

Take legal advice, know what needs to happen. Know what evidence you need to collect. Even if you choose to stay. Also, this behaviour could indicate a mental health condition, if it is that isn’t a reason to stay but ensuring she gets help could ensure everyone’s lives area bit better, regardless.**

OMGDidYouSayThat · 19/06/2026 11:54

@DCMD man to man everything else aside, if it’s getting to the point where it’s physical abuse mate i’d cut your losses and get out. Man or woman, no one deserves to be physically abused in any shape or form. She may have only hit you on the back but it shows she’s not afraid to cross that line.

itsnotalwaysthateasy · 20/06/2026 00:28

You are being controlled by your OH. You can either decide this is for your, or get your ducks in a row. Save money to get enough to rent somwhere.
Truly the woman you are with is someone nobody should live with. Save your children.

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