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How would you feel if your dh did these things?

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littlemissworry · 28/07/2008 18:48

We've been married for nearly 10 years and it would be fair to say it's been a fairly turbulent time. I got married for the wrong reasons and now I don't know how I feel anymore and am about to embark on some counselling about this and other issues I have. Anyway, over the years dh has really shown his temper on many occasions and said some quite nasty things to me. He's called me a stupid woman and sworn at me (all very aggressively); plus on one occasion he threw a book at me. The biggest problem though is sleeping together. He wants it quite a lot and I don't but every week I've gone through the motions for him, sometimes crying. If I say no to him he wants to know when it's going to be happening. He's got a bit more understanding about it but I always feel under pressure. I have 2 dc, one of whom is having a few problems himself, and I also have some of my own health issues to deal with. I'm sure compared with some people these are minor things but I've been quite hurt and I don't know if I can continue in the way we are at the moment. Sorry if a bit rambly.

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Dalrymps · 07/08/2008 09:17

littlemissworry - didn't want you to feel ignored, I have followed this thread but not posted as the others have given you great advice and I couldn't think of anything to add.
It sounds to me that yor pils are as stubborn, selfish and unreasonable as your (ex)husband. It sounds like your parents are being a wonderful support for you and the children, they must be bigger people than me to extend their help to exh, I imagine they would rather give him a piece of their mind and never see him again but this obviously shows the strength of their love for you.

I would say the only thing you can do is keep stating your case and see if over time he gives in, If he desn't then maybe you will just have to go from the angle that you and the children are MUCH better off without him and start a new and better life elsewhere with the help of your parents who love you very much.

I would get legal advice if you haven't already though (can't remember if you have or not, sorry).

I just want to say you are such a strong person and have done such a brave thing by leaving him, please stay strong and don't listen to a word he says, you are doing the right thing!

Dalrymps · 07/08/2008 09:19

oops, just realised I did post once, right at the begining

SueMunch · 08/08/2008 09:32

The fact that he carries on whilst you are crying is fundamentally wrong. YOu have done nothing wrong and he clearly needs help.

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