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Am I right to put up with all of this?

(58 Posts)
MawB Wed 22-Jan-20 19:23:34

Thank you Dec46. TBH I think I attract bad behaviour from people. I am polite, quiet, observant, well behaved and respect people and their opinions

I believe it is very common for victims of domestic abuse to feel (or be made to feel) that they are somehow responsible for the actions of others. “Look at what you made me do” is a common response from the abusive partner, whether drunk or just a bully by nature. You cannot be held responsible for some body else’s bullying behaviour.
You are in an abusive relationship - please get out and get help (see Suedonim ‘s post)

phoenix Wed 22-Jan-20 19:16:56

Actually, to answer the question you posed in the OP, NO!

Sara65 Wed 22-Jan-20 19:16:56

This sounds truly horrible, I can’t imagine how you’ve put up with it, but I really think you should get out.

Please don’t waste any more of your life in this dreadful man.

phoenix Wed 22-Jan-20 19:14:57

Why on earth are you tolerating this boorish behaviour?

Londonwifi Wed 22-Jan-20 19:14:05

Thank you Dec46. TBH I think I attract bad behaviour from people. I am polite, quiet, observant, well behaved and respect people and their opinions. My step daughter once asked me why was I so polite?!? It is probable that because of my personality, people think they can walk all over me. I have suffered it from my husband’s sister and one of my husband’s friends. I wouldn’t even dream of giving them the same treatment. ?

SueDonim Wed 22-Jan-20 19:08:40

No, you’re not right to put up with this. You are in an abusive relationship, and it must be horrendously stressful. flowers. Contact Women’s Aid, who have a section on abuse. www.womensaid.org.uk/the-survivors-handbook/am-i-in-an-abusive-relationship/

Dec46 Wed 22-Jan-20 19:04:44

I don't think this is a healthy relationship and I think you should think about getting out of it and try and enjoy your future life without him in it.
He is unlikely to change after this amount of time but you could suggest going to Realate together and see what happens.
If he won't go you can go by yourself and get advice from them without him being there.
Take care x

Londonwifi Wed 22-Jan-20 18:54:56

My second husband has blown hot and cold ever since the day after we married nearly 15 years ago.
I’ve caught him lying to me, seen him addicted to internet porn, he has been emotionally and verbally abusive to me and my parents(who have dementia), has destroyed parts of the house with his temper(although hasn’t been physically violent towards me). He can go for long periods where everything is fine but I never know when he is going to blow up. He can suddenly erupt and start shouting at me and it’s so upsetting.
Once at New Year he went out for a walk, everything seemed fine, then I received a text asking me to pack my bags and be gone before he got back! I didn’t go of course. For one thing I own half of the house! Later he said it was a joke. There are loads more things too numerous to mention but the odd thing is that after he has had a blow up he behaves as if nothing has happened and expects me to do that as well. Confused? I am. ?