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swimming1994 · Dec 18, 2007, 08:59 AM

My husband calls me an idiot when I think I am trying to help the family out. It is staring to wear on me and he did it in front of the kids. A 10 year old and a 3 year old and the three year old is starting to talk to me like my husband talks to me. He is always asking why I can not think. He always makes me feel like I am a second class citizen. I do feel like I am not an equal. I barley feel like I am just staying above the surface. I do not want to leave him he use to be such a warm guy. But I want the best for him but the kids do not need to hear him talk to me like that.

mafiaangel180 · Dec 18, 2007, 09:15 AM

Tell him not to talk to you that way. Draw the line. If he crosses it again, you gave him fair warning.

talaniman · Dec 18, 2007, 09:45 AM

I can only add to the previous post, be prepared to back up that very fair warning with ACTION, he does it because you let him.

mafiaangel180 · Dec 18, 2007, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by talaniman

I can only add to the previous post, be prepared to back up that very fair warning with ACTION, he does it because you let him.

Definitely! I agree.

George_1950 · Dec 18, 2007, 10:43 AM

This is verbal abuse. Do some research; there is a very good website, the name eludes me. It has something to do with a cat. I don't think you need to get into a fist-fight with him, but you do need a method to make your points. Two things that come to mind are counseling and the legal system. Want to wake him up? Have an attorney prepare a petition for legal separation, asking for the usual things plus a restraining order keeping him away from you and your home.