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Really in a dilemma

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Clio51 Sat 29-Jun-19 20:48:32

Bit of back story
Living with partner now for 16yrs, both our house though initially I owed my own house he rented his.
So I used my money off my house 78k as deposit, he getting mortgage for the other half.

So initially it was fine, if anything was bought for the house we’d go halves. Holidays, house things , etc.

Fast forward to last 6 years.
He had been having an affair for 2 yrs, I kept saying to him your seeing someone. All I got was your mad, who would want me nearly 60 it’s in your head.
He was buying more clothes(designer) going out during the day, saying he was going for a run in his car or just going for a coffee.
We had so many arguments about it, completely denied.
He then came up with a story he’d gone round to an old pals from school , who he’d not set eyes on for 45 yrs. at this point I said what you just knocked on his door and said Hi.
Yer you can do that with .......
He started going out every Friday night, rain,snow,hail.
One night I went to where this guy lives, searched all the pub car parks and his house. No car.
I texted him and said your not there, so where are you.
He came home usual time 10.30 and went mad saying I’d been invading his space, how dare I.
After that there were things like, I’m going to a car rally overnight, I’m going to ..... barbecue. I’d say ok, I’ll come.
No you won’t like it, you’ve not been invited.
I really wanted to follow him, but knew he’d be looking about for me from me going looking for his car.
Didn’t want to get anyone else involved, doing it for me.

Anyway long story very short
We’ve stayed together, been 4 yrs now.
Things have eventually got better, but I don’t think I’ll ever trust him. He hurt me too much.

I also suffer from anxiety that as turned into depression.
It’s like today, we went to shops.
On the way home I just said, hey theses one off those frogs again. He had to slam the brakes on the car(my car) then bawled at me “ that’s your fault” no it isn’t take responsibility. He says fuck you, so I just said shut the fuck up. It’s always my fault whatever happens in any circumstances, take responsibility for your own actions and don’t blame me.
We never spoke all the way home, parks the car and he turns to me and kisses me. I said don’t think that cuts it.
No sorry,nothing.

I bought things for garden the other day, he asked how much but never gave half. Yet if I owe him, he asks for it right then and doesn’t let up .
Won’t buy or spend on the house, because he has to keep what money he as to last him till next year when he gets his government pension. Already retired with company pension. Spent all his 10k inheritance and 36k lump sum pension on sport car and sports motor bike and paying his side of mortgage Oh and her

It’s things like how tight he’s become, and his attitude that I think why didn’t I leave when fat hit the fan.

I say things like
Son can have my half off house, but you can stay in it till you die. I couldn’t leave you with having to find house at age ..... he says nothing about what he’d do.

At times like today’s argument and no apology and his thinking I think wtf I’m leaving.
I know I’m not thinking logically, but it pisses me off.
I feel he just thinks off himself

Don’t know why I’ve gone on so much, just ranting need to get it out

Johno Tue 02-Jul-19 11:00:45

The first thing is to establish a mindset whereby you DO NOT ever consider his needs. It matters no if he faces difficulty. If you adopt a mindset whereby you are worried about his future or his predicament you will never get sorted out. People such as this guy do not deserve nor should they receive your respect. Decide what is right for you and your son - that is all. NEVER consider the guy. You can bet 100% he is craftily looking for his own interests. Negative energy is destructive. Be positive - look after your own interests.

jura2 Tue 02-Jul-19 11:05:44

and you need serious legal advice- on what happens if ... as it seems his name being on the mortgage, it might be his house, whomever put up deposit.

In case you leave... in case he leaves... in case of your demise or his- and make a proper will, with legal advice due to circumstances, and especially as you are not married. You need to protect yourself and your son. He probably has looked into this himself.

Chucky Tue 02-Jul-19 12:55:02

jura2
Previous post by Op, *“The mortgage, is in both names
I have a solicitor letter to say
My 78k is protected should anything happen between us”*

Agree with you though, the op really needs legal advice.
The return of the 78k (which seems to have been half the original cost of house), whilst giving some security, appears to be now considerably less than half of the house’s worth, as Op says she would need 100k to buy her partner out.

Desdemona Tue 02-Jul-19 13:10:01

A very long post hun, but I can answer it in very few words - dump him - he is a narcissistic pig. Was married to one - they rarely change and chip away at your self esteem until you feel you have gone completely mad.

Clio51 Tue 02-Jul-19 15:37:57

I don’t just get the 78k back!
Of course house prices go up in 16 yrs
I have 50-50 after the 78k is taken off

Starlady Wed 03-Jul-19 13:53:16

Clio, my heart goes out to you! Clearly, there is no trust left in this relationship. You don't trust him (for good reason) and he doesn't trust you regarding the house (probably b/c he's not trustworthy himself). I'm sorry, but I don't see how this relationship can go on.

"I’m not in the right place at the moment anxiety/depression so don’t want to rush into anything and make my health worse as I’ll be in no fit state then."

I understand. And I suppose there's a danger of making some wrong decisions if your mood is low. Please consider, though, that it might help to ease your symptoms if you are free of him. IDK. Perhaps ask your GP or therapist what they think?

Starlady Wed 03-Jul-19 13:57:13

Kudos, Chloejo! Sorry you went through that, but, IMO, you are brave and strong.

Grt66, I'm sorry for what you've been through, too. Are you sure you're "less able" to leave now than you were 6 years ago?

dizzygran Sun 27-Oct-19 19:16:29

Agree with everyone. Don't trust the jerk. See a solicitor. You will be entitled to some of his pension. Your son might not get your share of the house. You need to make it clear in a will ad protect any money and assets for your son.

Urmstongran Sun 27-Oct-19 20:05:28

This thread originally started months ago? An oldie. No point commenting now I would have thought?