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Should I leave my husband after years of emotional abuse?

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Ejs890011 · 20/06/2026 12:56

So I don’t know whether I should leave my husband for about 5 years the emotional abuse always comes out. Last night first time ever husband called me a bitch slammed the door woke up our son by the door slamming because he accused me of cheating and didn’t want me to go upstairs to bed so he blocked the door and started shouting at me who is it.
I went upstairs to put our son back to sleep all the husband keep saying is come into the bedroom so we can talk. Also he has done door slamming in front of our son and also shouting at me

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YoullWorkitOut · 20/06/2026 12:58

Yes, why wouldn't you?

MsPavlichenko · 20/06/2026 13:00

Yes.

Bristolandlazy · 20/06/2026 13:00

Yes, it'll get worse, he can't control his temper. Can you imagine spending the rest of your life living with this man?

I wouldn't say that's just emotional abuse, that's turning physical. Reading that reminds me of my ex, it started with things like this and got worse. He's not just going to stop and be a reasonable person, it'll escalate.

GentleSheep · 20/06/2026 13:00

I left my exH after 5 years of emotional abuse, it will get worse. You'll be on tenterhooks the entire time, even when there are good days or even a good week. Just remember, none of this is your fault. So yes, make your plans to leave.

Weenurse · 20/06/2026 13:00

Yes

thestudio · 20/06/2026 13:31

Yes - if not for you, then to save your son the damage this will inflict on him.

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