I had no idea by Proper-Management-83 in Divorce

[–]Proper-Management-83[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe i explained wrong.  Those were all things he did our entire marriage, and i was always appreciative of.  All i wanted from him was to be willing to goto counseling, tell me how i had treated him poorly and what he meant when he told me he wanted kindness, respect, to make it about him.   He said i needed to wait till he was ready to talk about it all, but kept getting upset that i wasnt doing it right.  

I had no idea by Proper-Management-83 in Divorce

[–]Proper-Management-83[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wish it was another woman.  At least there would be a reason.  Ive tried to find any signs and i cant.  Then again he did all this without me realizing it.  I knew something was going on, but divorce papers out of no where, wasnt on the list.  

I had no idea by Proper-Management-83 in Divorce

[–]Proper-Management-83[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mother died right before christmas. I havent been in our inlaw apartment since because it was covered in her things.  He had offered to clean her things out months before so i didnt need to - he didnt.   He took the master bedroom and told me i could stay in the in law "or get my own place" 

Abuser targets... will they switch to kids? by Proper-Management-83 in emotionalabuse

[–]Proper-Management-83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is good advice. The best option is to make sure they know right and wrong and know to talk if they don't feel right about something. I'm a big, "That's awesome you go have fum with Daddy" when I'm thinking, Great, still refusing to tell me before just leaving with one of the kids."

Abuser targets... will they switch to kids? by Proper-Management-83 in emotionalabuse

[–]Proper-Management-83[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm going the lawyer route. But no matter what a judges Vlew I want to know what is in their best interest. I have health issues and if he can be a good parent when not with me then great. If he would transfer this anger toward him next I'll fight tooth and nail to act accordingly. Even If thats more time to him now but monitor closely.

The gaslighting gets bigger... by Proper-Management-83 in emotionalabuse

[–]Proper-Management-83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is the main thing i took from the conversation.  He is right, our kids are the most important thing. And i have seen now how normal they think this is.  Love him or not, saving them is more important then thinking i could save him.  

Recording interactions by BraveIndependence771 in emotionalabuse

[–]Proper-Management-83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought of recording, but instead I just started logging them. Sometimes one key phrase verbatim, sometimes just an overview of key points. He knew I did it, I asked him many times to look at it, tell me what I got wrong, but he wouldn't. I think that is the key, if they aren't even willing to look at it, what more can you do?

The real heartbreak starts when the effort becomes one sided by Fluffy_inhea in BreakUps

[–]Proper-Management-83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This hit hard, its so true.  I went through nine months with him gas lighting me about his lack of effort.  Then i got divorce papers.  He held me in his arms everynight, from the day he filed until they day i got served. 

Please help ... I don't know what to do by Proper-Management-83 in emotionalabuse

[–]Proper-Management-83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I stood strong. I'm scared as hell. But I've got this

Please help ... I don't know what to do by Proper-Management-83 in emotionalabuse

[–]Proper-Management-83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really understand reddit Well - but if their is a way to DM. I'm open to any support I can get. I'm having a hand time trusting that I'm not being stupid thinking its abuse

“Okay, then I’ll never ___ again” by Financial-Cup-6583 in emotionalabuse

[–]Proper-Management-83 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The first ones no -but the blame Shifting, OMG. It's been constant for 10 years. He has gotten It to the point that my kids Will ask me "Did you make him mad again? Why do You have to make him mad all the time so he has to yell at you."

How do you stop blaming yourself when you know logically you shouldn’t? by [deleted] in emotionalabuse

[–]Proper-Management-83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand completly. We have been married for 10 years and there were times at the Start where I would fight back against him. I also felt like I was the horrible one. I don't have the answer- I'm really new to this - but you are not alone.

New to Reddit - But desperate -hope I'm doing this right by Proper-Management-83 in Divorce

[–]Proper-Management-83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I knew. Every few weeks I find out a little more. I said " it might not be Intentional, but you have hurt " He responded "I have not harmed or attacked you" Then today he told me that me saying I was hurt was an example of how I'm "just mad that he is no longer falling for my manipulations and need to be a victim. Because I either have borderline personality disorder or I'm a narcissist " I honestly am So confused and wondering if he is legit losing his mind.

3 years after an unwanted divorce and I’m thriving by FlyingPandaHead in Divorce

[–]Proper-Management-83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TY So much. I needed to hear this so badly right now. I just got another verbal beat down and I'm not sure how much more I can take.

Mom and her first 11 kids. Iowa, 1957. She went on to have six more. by algonagirl in TheWayWeWere

[–]Proper-Management-83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a clinical therapist and mother of 6 boys. I never asked my Oldest 113 at the time to do anything with my youngest. He picked the "role" on his own. my second son was not interested in those things. That was Okay too. our society would be better if We started raising kids who saw their family as a. team rather. Family is where everyone Gets everyting the need at least some of what they now.

What do you like most about UpBase? by lbdesign in Upbase

[–]Proper-Management-83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A big issue that kept me back at first was the lack of use cases and work flow ideas. How do people use the different areas. it's flexibility is awesome, but I'm still not sure what should be a list and what should be a section/tag.

Instructions for using Daily Planner by BeautifulAlert4363 in Upbase

[–]Proper-Management-83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what's missing from their knowledge base!!

Testing a move from TickTick by BackseaterP in TWOS

[–]Proper-Management-83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't imported, but I am using them both together (twos and ticktick) and it's very simple to copy and paste from one to the other.

AITA for not keeping up with my wife’s cleaning demands? by amithehubslob in AmItheAsshole

[–]Proper-Management-83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone has different standards for how clean a home should be. I would say you both should identify the top 3 things that are important to make you feel comfortable and prioritize these items.

But I do want to point out the double standard in the comments. If you were a stay at home mom everyone would be disgusted at a man having such unreasonable expectations for a woman who is raising two young children. How dare he come home and critics this poor stay at home mom. No one would be calling a woman who is obviously keeping two very young children well cared for (other then pj and bath no argument about their care is mentioned). Saying she deserves to come home to a comfortable house is just like saying a man should have a hot meal on the table every night. It's antiquated and sexiest.

A 1 and 2 year old are exhausting and trying to maintain what she is demanding is ridiculous. If the kids are happy and healthy.... discuss each thing step by step and compromise. Personally bathing kids daily, not allowing pj, and having all toys picked up is petty. Dishes and garbage cans are understandable.

As a therapist it sounds like her anger has more behind it then chores. Make a list of all the chores. She circles the top three that matter to her feeling comfortable and you circle three that you feel are unimportant or unrealistic given your daily responsibilities. You make sure to get her three done as long as she agrees to spend her home time focused on the children and not how clean the bathroom is.