Never consulted about decisions that affect my life
DH & I both have two children from first marriages and a toddler together. We have my two full time and his two half. Since the beginning of our marriage, if one of his children want to do a sport or activity, him and his ex wife sign them up and I am never consulted or told until a few days before the activity begins. This majorly upsets me and I have spoke to him about it many, many times before. Several times in the past he has told me ex signed them up without his permission. I have caught him lying about this, finding that not to be reality.
He calls me two days ago and tells me his ex signed one of their children up for an activity on a day that we already have multiple things going on with the other children, and also dead during the middle of the one day of the week we spend time together doing something as a couple we enjoy. He says she never asked him, she just did it and what do I want him to do. I broke down in disbelief this happened again after being promised it never would.
We have a toddler together. These decisions affect my schedule and my life. They mean us being separated for many hours on a day we normally spend together. They mean one of us having our toddler alone all day. If it's what we need to do for the kids, I am ok with that, but no discussion with me at all? I have zero say in anything when it comes to these two kids I am supposed to be helping my partner raise. I am required to, and do, run everything by DH when it comes to my children's activities.
I don't understand how he thinks it is acceptable to do this all of the time, he basically tells me too bad, it's the way it is and there is nothing he can do about it (I don't even believe he didnt give permission, but if that's really the case, I feel like there are certainly steps he could take to address the issue, if it's really an issue with the ex).
I also found out a few months ago he was splitting the cost of activities for his kids from a separate bank account he has behind my back. He has told me from day 1 of our marriage that their divorce agreement was he paid child support until their youngest was school aged (is now), and then at that point they agreed he would either continue the monthly payments but then she would cover everything, or he would not continue the monthly payments and they would split things (she makes a lot more money then him and they have 50/50 custody). If he has to contribute and is required to and lied back then, it is what it is, but admit you lied and move on. He won't do that.
I don't trust him at all anymore. Anytime I bring this up to him, how upset it makes me, how he excludes me from everything (all parenting of his two kids is done with his ex wife and/or his mother - in good enough to take care of them at our house but never help with any decision making), and how disrespected I feel, his response is he can't control what she does, he didn't lie, etc. and he always makes every single thing I get upset about that in any way involve his two children (anything, not just related to this issue) it's about me not sacrificing enough for them or me not always doing what is best for them and makes me a feel like a bad person. None of that is what it's about. It's about him disrespecting me and doing things behind my back and breaking my trust.
I am ready to divorce. We have a million other issues also but this last occurrence of this happening (it's the 5th or 6th time it's happened) after repeadtly talking to him about it, has pushed me over the edge.
I am curious to hear other people's thoughts. I want to make sure I am not overreacting before taking this step and having to split custody of my two year old.
Oh hell no. Send your toddler with daddy dumb-ass and do the spa
Time to drag this ball-less wonder around by the testicle free short and curlies shoving his nose in the stench of his lack of manhood. He is catering to his XW and prioritizing her over you, your marriage, and your family.
Time for daddy to suffer IMHO. He can move to the sofa until he grows a new pair and learns who he is married to. Better yet, take your toddler, move out of state, file for divorce, and nail his ass for a pile of CS for the better part of 20yrs. No kid needs this kind of parent or example in their life.
IMHO of course.
Grrrrr!
Judging by what you've
Judging by what you've written, your DH is a selfish, gaslighting bully. I was unhappily married to one and can testify that these 'my way or the highway' types seldom change. Reading over your earlier posts, it’s clear that your DH is far too attached to his ex-wife and probably regrets his divorce. Where does that leave you and your bio children?
Your comment, ‘I am ready to divorce’, is not surprising and, as far as this old gal is concerned, your wisest course of action. Without trust, resentment builds and a marriage cannot survive. One of your ‘…million other issues… may stem from your husband’s evident preference for the children from his first marriage, behaviour that has hurt the 2 daughters from your previous marriage. Children who are made to feel ‘less than’ often carry feelings of inferiority and lack of self-esteem into their adult lives. Your main responsibility as a mother is to keep your children protected, both physically and psychologically. Continuing to live in an unjust environment is damaging to them.
Divorce is always a terribly stressful affair and should not be taken lightly. In your case, after years of playing doormat to your overbearing husband and second fiddle to his ex-wife, it’s time to leave. You are not overreacting!
I always like to ask a couple
I always like to ask a couple of questions but really they are questions for you to ask yourself.
Where do you see your relationship in 5 years, 10 years?
Is that the life you want your little one raised in?
I would make plans for you
I would make plans for you and your two older kids.. then let HIM wrangle his kids and the toddler alone at the activity.. people learn from pain.
Is all about respect
DH should respect you as a adult, as his wife, as his partner. There should NOT be this relationship with the ex. There should be a CO spelling everything out. The SK are old enough that there should be no phone communication with the ex. All communication should be by text. That are saved. You can read them.
DH and BM are playing games. To keep you out of the loop to keep you quiet. Can't complain much if you don't know what happing untill after .
I get the feeling the BM relationship is not finished. BM is placed on a higher level then you. This just will work for you.
Get a exit plan. Start getting everything in order to move out.
Next time DH says "oh BM
Next time DH says "oh BM signed up for an activity...." I would respond with "GREAT! I just booked a manicure. I'm sure our toddler will have fun going to ________ with you!" Sports game, extracurricular, etc. He won't get it until it's affecting himself.
It’s really the time for ‘’’the talk’’
Where you explain.. DH divorce the ex. Married you. That you and your family come first. BM can do as she wishes. But this doesn't effect your time. DH get to go to his kids sporting events two times a week. With you knowing that schedual in advance. IF BM sighs the kids until 15 sports a week. DH must just pick two.
'You can't have BM controlling your life. Or he can move back to her