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  • Posts: 11,962 Member
    newmeadow wrote: »

    I hear you. That's brute physical intimidation though and I remember it well. Punching walls, throwing heavy plastic objects with full force so they'd whiz by me and miss me by an inch, backing me up against a wall and lightly putting his hands around my throat without squeezing or throttling just to let me know what could happen some day if I don't learn to keep my big mouth shut. I was never bruised or physically injured in those years. I just had to be scared all the time and sleep with one eye open when he'd spent the evening tantruming.

    I know you've been with your husband for over 10 years and he's (probably) never actually struck you. But for lack of a better term, the guy has serious anger issues, as you're well aware. And again for lack of a better word to use, that is, indeed, toxic. Sorry for using these pop psychology euphemisms as I hate to do that, but in this case I can't think of any other way to describe it.

    I know he's your husband and part of you still loves him and you'll probably always feel that way. I'm sure he has some good and attractive qualities, some courage when he wants to and some strength.

    But if he were standing in front of me right now, I'd confront him with what he's done to you and challenge him to have a fist fight on the spot. And contrary to what's rumored, I'm not a man and have never been. I'm a five foot five woman by biology and spirit, with an ultra feminine demeanor in real life. On the inside, I'm very alpha, and that comes out very clearly when I communicate online. It would shame him to be confronted in this way and of course he wouldn't take me up on the offer.

    I love how protective you are and how much you care. I just love you, as you well know. :smiley:
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    This has happened twice before and in both cases, I still had pills left to flush down the toilet. This is just the first time since I've been sober and I kind of miss that slightly off feeling. That's what I'm guilty about. As soon as I don't need them to function, they're gone.

    Good on you for chucking them when they’re no longer needed. That’s hard to do.
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    Spouses can really be cruel because they consider you for granted...can become self-centered to a shockingly bad degree.

    I suggest shaking the tree a little. Or a lot. Just think things all the way through if you can, and when you act try not to let it be in an angry moment.

    I'm sorry. I wish you the best.

    I do feel like he has serially taken me for granted. I often wonder if I’m doing the same. We are both rather selfish people, especially with our time. We spend very little time communicating.

    My sister give the same advice. I would never purposely provoke him but I have lots of standing my ground I could do. I’ve always been a very passive ‘peacemaker’ kind of person. I default to the squeaky wheel so the conflict will be over. But it may just command some respect if I quit rolling over.
  • Posts: 11,962 Member
    newmeadow wrote: »

    To whoever "wooed" this. Have the courage to speak your piece respectfully, using logic and reason, if you refute what she's saying here. Instead of anonymously dropping an insulting emoticon, which disparages the conversation, and explains nothing.

    I took it as a supportive woo. Like when someone posts on Facebook that their dog was taken and people post the angry face reaction. :)
  • Posts: 9,563 Member
    @caco_ethes, you are such a wonderful person and deserve better.

    All I can offer is that being single and being lonely because you are alone is far better than being in a relationship and feeling lonely.

    And your kids will get it, even if not at first. My parents divorced when I was young and I wished they would get back together, but one day it just dawned on me that they were unhappy together and the fighting made me unhappy too.
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    Vikka_V wrote: »
    @caco_ethes, you are such a wonderful person and deserve better.

    All I can offer is that being single and being lonely because you are alone is far better than being in a relationship and feeling lonely.

    And your kids will get it, even if not at first. My parents divorced when I was young and I wished they would get back together, but one day it just dawned on me that they were unhappy together and the fighting made me unhappy too.
    Moon_Stone wrote: »

    I don’t know you and have never interacted with you, but I respect you highly for this post. You deserve to be loved, adored, respected, desired and have a partner who makes you feel secure, not fearful. Whatever you decide, know that you’re strong, deserve to be loved and respected. Your children deserve to see their mother happy and to be treated kindly and lovingly. Two happy homes are better than one miserable one. I wish you the best and you have a beautiful sense of humor. I’ve seen you posts lots of time and I’m glad you’re here in this community.

    So many thoughtful posts! I appreciate it so much, you all are the best. You know how to make a girl feel loved! :heart:
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    @caco_ethes Contemplating ending something can be more scary than acting on a decision once you've made up your mind. Hugs.

    With counseling, it will be much, much more effective if you find someone that is a good fit for both you and your husband. That can take some time and a fair amount of hopping therapists. Also, if you decide to separate and/or divorce, do a few sessions after reaching that decision. It's really helpful in establishing a respectful and positive co-parenting relationship. All of this is from my personal experience, hope it's a smidge helpful.
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    @caco_ethes I just want to add my support to everyone else's. I have been exactly there. In my case the fear of staying became greater than the fear of leaving. Please don't let it get to that point. I am here if you need another ear (or eye on this case)
  • Posts: 4,619 Member

    It's really hard to stand up for yourself sometimes. Especially if you have already taken on a role as the peacemaker or if you have kids. I'm the peacemaker. Arguments affect them in a negative way...make them very anxious. And that puts me in a difficult position when tensions are high as it's my responsibility to keep things together...nobody else will do it.

    Build up your inner strength and self-esteem. I don't suggest starting arguments with "shaking the tree"...more like, try to figure out perhaps why he has become that way.

    There's good things about him. That's why you're together. Even some really awful things could be fixable, but you have to at least try to figure out what they are imo or perhaps nothing will ever change.

    It's such a miserable feeling...but keep your chin up and never become defeated.

    You are always stronger than you think and when you really need it your strength will be there for you.

    Frank discissions, counseling for yourself or together...good ideas imo.

    Do your best to control your temper and think about how to improve your situation. I'm overly sensitive and when upset it's quite hard to be rational...perhaps it's not the best but I find exercise a better outlet than just bitter arguing...that accomplishes very little except producing two upset people.

    If you get trapped in a heated argument...I don't think it's unreasonable to assert, "let's please discuss this in an hour...I would like to go for a walk and let's settle down"

    I love you
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    I love you

    This. All of this. I needed this. So badly.

    Thank you. Everyone of you that’s responded
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    This. All of this. I needed this. So badly.

    Thank you. Everyone of you that’s responded

    she has nice eyes
  • Posts: 22,834 Member
    I don't stand up for myself enough, but because I like to see other people happy more. Never been able to figure out where is the line I shouldn't let people cross. I know when people are trying to take advantage of me, and I am good about that, but not always.
  • Posts: 387 Member
    My supervisor is scheduled to facilitate a meeting this morning and I know she doesn't remember it's her turn. I'm really looking forward to seeing her get all flustered and embarrassed when she shows up to the meeting unprepared. I'm normally don't take pleasure in other people's pain, but she's horrible and...karma. :D
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    relynne wrote: »
    My supervisor is scheduled to facilitate a meeting this morning and I know she doesn't remember it's her turn. I'm really looking forward to seeing her get all flustered and embarrassed when she shows up to the meeting unprepared. I'm normally don't take pleasure in other people's pain, but she's horrible and...karma. :D

    @relynne

    you gotta let us know the outcome....

    enjoy!

  • Posts: 12,588 Member
    I confess I am the last guy in the court, probably the neighborhood, maybe the city...

    That still had his Xmas lights up :grimace:

    But I hadn't missed a workout all year :lol:
  • Posts: 7,164 Member
    I confess I am the last guy in the court, probably the neighborhood, maybe the city...

    That still had his Xmas lights up :grimace:

    But I hadn't missed a workout all year :lol:

    Mine are still up!
  • Posts: 12,588 Member

    Mine are still up!

    Aww, you're just trying to make my feels better :heart:
  • Posts: 12,588 Member

    I took everything down on January 1st. I always feel sad when Christmas goes away so I have to set a date and do it like I'm ripping off a bandaid.

    I'm just lazy...... :smirk:

    My grandmother used to take down everything on Dec. 26th... By the time everyone got up that morning, Xmas was gone!
    How we miss her :heart:
  • Posts: 7,164 Member

    Aww, you're just trying to make my feels better :heart:

    Nope! I am just a master at procrastinating and I love Christmas!!! :wink: They will need to come down before my son's birthday party!!
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    Me on this site every day

    https://youtu.be/gnavcUHC6zc
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    eccomi_qui wrote: »
    Me on this site every day

    https://youtu.be/gnavcUHC6zc

    I love vine
  • Posts: 1,831 Member

    I love vine

    What about me and you dine for sixty nine ninety nine?
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  • Posts: 4,619 Member

    I still do it for the vine

    V2 BB
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  • Posts: 4,619 Member
    eccomi_qui wrote: »

    What about me and you dine for sixty nine ninety nine?

    Sounds expensive i better be getting laid afterwards
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    I confess I feel bad about deleting all of my friends on my last account. Someone shared personal info from my page to the forums and I 100% know who was responsible now. So sorry everyone. I did what I felt I had to do.



    Im sure your friends will understand. Most of us would feel the same.
  • Posts: 12,588 Member

    There's some peeps on my street who still have their lights up. I don't mind that at all...had wife not nagged the *kitten* out of me ours would still be up and probably be up all year lol.

    I actually like having Christmas lights out on the deck, etc...just makes me happy.

    This one guy on my street wraps up all his trees like a forest of lights in spirals...it's really pretty and everybody loves it. Probably takes forever as well.

    I can see why he's not eager to take it down.

    I don't mind it either... Well, until mine are down, then its like what's with everyone :lol: ... I kid of course

    I just hate feeling like everyone is looking at my house thinking what's with that guy...

    Just feel like it's some how neighborly to conform with the rest... Plus having them up still just made me feel like I was slacking... But not judging anyone...

    I mean, I still got the tree up :lol:

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