Being called a "fat *kitten*" by my husband....

flyersrule17a

doesn't really help. I've been dieting and doing light exercise. Just because I wanted to put our kids down for a nap after lunch and let my food digest before going for a 4 mile long walk doesn't make me lazy. I never said we weren't going to go, just that I wanted to wait a few hours. However, being called a lazy fat *kitten* by him doesn't really make me feel all that motivated to work out. Being told that I will never be thin again, that I will never be good for anything, and that I'm stupid isn't going to fix anything and just makes me feel worse about what little progress I've made. It also doesn't really help my depression. I know everyone's going to say to just leave him, but I actually believe in my marriage vows and don't believe in divorce.

BlueObsidian

I believe in marriage vows too. But, I also know that you do NOT deserve to be verbally abused by anyone. You don't.

Have you tried therapy (both for yourself and as a couple)?

kmkgurl

just take those hurtful words and turn them in to motivation. PROVE HIM WRONG! XD then he will just be the stupid one.

whitneyps7

thats not fair and it makes me sad to know theres men out there who talk to woman like that. i would use it to motivate myself more ya know? like prove him wrong. ^^ and i agree maybe some marriage counseling will help him realize what hes saying to u more clearly.

cm1458

just take those hurtful words and turn them in to motivation. PROVE HIM WRONG! XD then he will just be the stupid one.

THiS

Lynnmi07

Did u say to him what u said on here? Because he is the one who needs to hear it.

SassyCalyGirl

he sounds like a dumb *kitten*!

Tat2dDom0105

I'm real sorry to hear about your situation, but degrading a spouse for no reason is just outright mean. You shouldn't have to put up with that!

tsdaughe

I think sometimes Men think saying that stuff will motivate you. I would flat out tell him that you want to be "thin" or healthy as much as he wants you to be but insults will only slow your progress. Tell him you need his support and encouragement. Then as someone else said, turn those words into motivation. Use it as fuel for what you want to accomplish. As for wedding vows, remind him that he promised to love, honor and cherish you and those words/insults go against his vows.

dough21

Unacceptable. You can take criticism from the outside but when it comes from your family it hurts even more. I hope he apologizes.

matchbox_girl

Um. You're still with this guy, because? Honey, that's emotional abuse. If a man ever spoke to me like that I'd hit him upside the head with a frying pan and then dump his *kitten*.

You don't believe in divorce but you believe in being degraded by a man? Priorities, beautiful.

Skeena4

He sounds super insecure and hurtful. I'm sorry you have ot hear that, but please don't put any thought to his words. He knows you're going to rock this out of the park and to cover up being scared and inferior, he has become a complete and utter jacka$$.

jeanninecurran

sounds like he is very insecure and likes putting you down to feel better about himself. Most likely the thought of you losing weight and gaining confidence (as well as attention from other men) is threatening to him. While it's admirable to believe in your vows, it's never a good idea to allow someone to bully you. I am not suggesting you leave him, but I would walk away whenever he acts childish and starts name calling and remind yourself of all the great qualities you have. When he sees that you don't react he will have to find some other way to make hisself feel superior. Hopefully it will be positive. Keep your head up and don't let him win!

usmcmp

What a d*ck move. I'd sit him down and let him know that you don't appreciate the negative comments. I had a friend who did it to his wife without realizing it. She sat him down and told him how he made her feel. She ended up crying. He told me that it hurt him to see the pain he caused the woman he loved. Things changed quickly and he is very supportive now.

ChinniP

for better or for worse .... hmmm. What kind of promises did he make on your wedding day?

Healthydiner65

I learned the hard way what that does to your self esteem. Be firm with him and do not let him speak to you that way in front of your children or anytime for that matter. You deserve to be treated as the beautiful human being you are. I had to kick 2 husbands to the curb because they were to stupid to get it!

Espresso345

Hey, I'm all for honoring one's marriage vows, but verbal abuse ain't kosher. You might want to check in to couples counseling. Name-calling is not appropriate.

LadyZephyr

There is believing in marriage vows and then there is taking verbal and emotional abuse. Ain't nobody got time for that.

Miss_Z_87

I'm real sorry to hear about your situation, but degrading a spouse for no reason is just outright mean. You shouldn't have to put up with that!

Agreed!

risenonlytofall

Just remember that you aren't at fault if HE doesn't believe in your marriage vows. Those aren't words a loving husband should say to his wife. And furthermore, you should never feel obligated to listen to hurtful statements from ANYONE. You are the only judge your mind and body need.

matchbox_girl

just take those hurtful words and turn them in to motivation. PROVE HIM WRONG! XD then he will just be the stupid one.

Um, no. Leave him. I can't believe some of the women on here think this is okay...