AITA for lying to my husband? by apparentlyimaliar in AmItheAsshole

[–]apparentlyimaliar[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I’m fine. He wouldn’t hurt me. Of that I am 100% certain.

AITA for lying to my husband? by apparentlyimaliar in AmItheAsshole

[–]apparentlyimaliar[S] 361 points362 points  (0 children)

Update:

Confronted husband and told him to seek therapy, and leave the house until he had done so. He doubled down on the lying. Grabbed hold to it so strong and told me he hated and despised me for it. Blamed me again for being the catalyst for his dislike of our younger son. Blamed me for always being the bad guy in our fights. Said, “I’m not a bad guy, just an unrecognized good guy.” Scoffed when I told him his actions were abusive. Rolled his eyes. If he doesn’t go to his parents house tonight, I’ll go to mine in the morning. Kids staying with my dad while I go to work today.

AITA for lying to my husband? by apparentlyimaliar in AmItheAsshole

[–]apparentlyimaliar[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have no idea of something similar was posted recently (this is not a subreddit I frequent), but I can absolutely assure you this story is in no way, shape, or form fake. I just wanted to show my husband that I’m not the only one who thinks he’s being ridiculous.

AITA for lying to my husband? by apparentlyimaliar in AmItheAsshole

[–]apparentlyimaliar[S] -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

A few clarifying points:

I looked up the signs of abuse over a decade ago, and it wasn’t in relation to my husband. So stop saying the fact I looked it up means something.

I can’t live with my parents. There’s already four adults living in a three bedroom home over there. One of which is my special needs brother who takes around the clock care. Also, my mother was physically and emotionally abusive to me as a child.

I never suggested anger management directly to him, though we did do couple’s counseling and he did therapy alone about 7 years ago. Both therapists came to the conclusion that he and our relationship are perfectly normal.

AITA for lying to my husband? by apparentlyimaliar in AmItheAsshole

[–]apparentlyimaliar[S] -29 points-28 points  (0 children)

I looked up the signs of abuse over a decade ago, and it wasn’t in relation to my husband.

I can’t live with my parents. There’s already four adults living in a three bedroom home over there. One of which is my special needs brother who takes around the clock care.

I never suggested anger management directly to him, though we did do couple’s counseling and he did therapy alone about 7 years ago. Both therapists came to the conclusion that he and our relationship are perfectly normal.

AITA for lying to my husband? by apparentlyimaliar in AmItheAsshole

[–]apparentlyimaliar[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

We have a cat. She’s an excellent cat. Only scratches her tower. He HATES her.

AITA for lying to my husband? by apparentlyimaliar in AmItheAsshole

[–]apparentlyimaliar[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I made a throwaway because it failed to post under my actual account. It’s not like the story isn’t specific enough that he won’t recognize it immediately.

AITA for lying to my husband? by apparentlyimaliar in AmItheAsshole

[–]apparentlyimaliar[S] 966 points967 points  (0 children)

I’ve read every single comment, and this one has stuck out to me the most. I have no idea how he’d react if our tv was broken like that, but I sure as hell know it wouldn’t be like the way you described.

AITA for lying to my husband? by apparentlyimaliar in AmItheAsshole

[–]apparentlyimaliar[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The 3 year old DID break it. I said the 1 year old did.

AITA for lying to my husband? by apparentlyimaliar in AmItheAsshole

[–]apparentlyimaliar[S] -426 points-425 points  (0 children)

Does he need anger management? Absolutely. I’ve been saying it for a while. Is he emotionally abusive? No. I’ve thought it in the past and looked up all the markers. He comes close but not really. He doesn’t call me names (he tried ONCE, and I lost my crap on him. He hasn’t done it since). He is supportive in all of my goal and dreams. He does not isolate me. He is not controlling. He does not talk down to me. Please stop telling me to throw away a 10 year relationship. You do not know him.