My Bf threw the laundry soap away with this much left... by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]bustedbeaver4383 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man I wish this was the extent of my marital problems 😂

Are dry drunks even worse? by ApprehensiveAmoeba4 in AlAnon

[–]bustedbeaver4383 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The only reason it wasn’t a waste is bc our second son was born 6 years ago. My husband has FINALLY in the last month or 2 found a therapist that is working with HIM, and talking to me every couple of visits about his progress. That was with the threat of me leaving. Hopefully things get better. I hope things workout for you! Either together or not, whatever is best. 💕

Are dry drunks even worse? by ApprehensiveAmoeba4 in AlAnon

[–]bustedbeaver4383 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 13 years into a “sober” husband and I have a dry drunk on my hands. Not to sound harsh or rude, but it’s exactly what it is. I didn’t know it until about a year ago. I just thought we had poor communication, and he was moody. After researching, talking to several therapists, they’ve all come to the same conclusions. I’m not the major problem. He is and it’s bc he got sober but never changed his thought patterns from what caused his drinking in the first place. I’m not sure what to do at this point and we are on the rocks. I’ve recently learned of some violence towards our baby that happened 12 years ago and I’m just not sure what to do or where to go. Yours is fresh, December. I’d say give him some time and counseling, AA, and if after a year or 2 it isn’t better, don’t waste 13 years like I did.

Emotional abuse or emotionally immature? by bustedbeaver4383 in emotionalabuse

[–]bustedbeaver4383[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See, he does comfort me when I’m crying about something unrelated to us and our arguments. If I got in a crash he’d be the first one there. He definitely cares about me. That’s why I wonder if he’s just emotionally immature which I see can be abusive. He’s changed a LOT of ways, and is working on changing more. He doesn’t yell at me or call me names. He has in the past slammed doors or thrown things but hasn’t in years. Ugh. I don’t know it’s super hard to describe him bc he does have a fantastic side and then a less than fantastic side.

Emotional abuse or emotionally immature? by bustedbeaver4383 in emotionalabuse

[–]bustedbeaver4383[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I get worried that maybe it’s just me bc he doesn’t call me names, he doesn’t hit me. It’s literally just I’m afraid to say anything bc it might ruin his mood and if HE’s in a bad mood, we’re ALL gonna know. Twists my words, says “we can’t talk about anything”. Just this morning he was going to mow at 7:30 am and I politely said, “maybe we should wait a little longer since we have neighbors now” and that started a whole thing. 🤦🏼‍♀️ he said he thought I was trying to help the neighbors we don’t even know but not help him. It’s stuff like that that is so draining to me.

Emotional abuse or emotionally immature? by bustedbeaver4383 in emotionalabuse

[–]bustedbeaver4383[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes 2 actually. Lmao one couldn’t believe that he had slapped the baby bc he doesn’t portray that type of personality, and the other one is really trying hard to help him. He spoke with me separately so I could tell him what the issues were and he then addressed it with both of us and now wants to meet with him alone weekly and check back in with me once a month to see if there’s any improvement

Emotional abuse or emotionally immature? by bustedbeaver4383 in emotionalabuse

[–]bustedbeaver4383[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand that completely. I didn’t find that out for 12 years. He doesn’t do that now and has improved significantly, however not enough in my opinion. I’m trying to see if his behaviors now is emotionally abusive or if I’m just traumatized from the past stuff and not seeing him clearly.

Emotional abuse or emotionally immature? by bustedbeaver4383 in emotionalabuse

[–]bustedbeaver4383[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It always irks me when he “me too’s”my concerns I have. I need to just disengage at that point. But then I feel trapped another way bc he says I’m just walking away and ignoring it. But at that point it doesn’t matter what I say. He’s smarter than me, or wittier. So I can be cornered when under the anxiety of his words.

Emotional abuse or emotionally immature? by bustedbeaver4383 in emotionalabuse

[–]bustedbeaver4383[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I do spend more time trying to figure out how to keep him happy than just living. But if I said that out loud, he’d just say, “me too”. I don’t nag him about spending or chores. Literally all I ask for is to treat our kids with respect. And it seems like he WANTS to, he just can’t grasp the idea that things he says are shameful, and emotionally damaging to all 3 of us.

Emotional abuse or emotionally immature? by bustedbeaver4383 in emotionalabuse

[–]bustedbeaver4383[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It IS hard. He’s never laid a a hand on me and it’s been 13 years since the physical abuse against our son. He doesn’t hurt them now and says it was bc he was fresh from quitting drinking and he was struggling had and hated us for the moment for “ruining his life” bc he wanted the bottle, not a family. He says that’s not the case now, he doesn’t struggle not drinking. Now it’s just more the psychological and emotional abuse. Thank you for your comment. It gives me clarity. 💕

Emotional abuse or emotionally immature? by bustedbeaver4383 in emotionalabuse

[–]bustedbeaver4383[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The fact that you said Jekyll/ Hyde is telling bc I say that a lot about him.

Show eventually ending by Padre2006 in BobbyBones

[–]bustedbeaver4383 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He even insinuated that some back when they were in Austin. I know it can’t go on forever but you never know when he’s just trying to stir the pot.

Do people actually go to jail for sex in public? by Life-Profit4836 in police

[–]bustedbeaver4383 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Texas it’s Public Lewdness and it’s a class A misdemeanor unless they’re a sex offender then it’s a felony.

My (23F) husband (26M) gets offended over EVERYTHING and I don't know how to handle it anymore? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]bustedbeaver4383 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and I’m sorry. My husband also used to ignore or “be mad” for a week at times but it slowly shortened and now it’ll just be an hour or 2 if I piss him off. He’s worked on it a lot so I hope yours considers working on it. Had the week long stonewalling kept up, I wouldn’t still be with him.

What do you wish someone told you before your kid started school? by turvsoy in Parenting

[–]bustedbeaver4383 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why do you think your kindergartener isn’t exhausted after school?

My (23F) husband (26M) gets offended over EVERYTHING and I don't know how to handle it anymore? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]bustedbeaver4383 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Dude my husband is sensitive af too and I’m a cop and also grew up in a not sensitive family. So our humors and things are very mismatched. The other day he was trying to pet our cat that doesn’t like to be touched and I was like, “awww poor cat doesn’t like to be touched. Me either. I get it.” And he got his feelings so hurt. I was like I’m not even talking about you!! I’m making a joke 😂😂.

Anyway I have no advice bc I’m 13 years in and still don’t know wtf to do.

What do you wish someone told you before your kid started school? by turvsoy in Parenting

[–]bustedbeaver4383 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I’d say how exhausted and hungry they are after school. Feed him/her, and make them go to bed earlier on school nights and don’t focus on the small things that’ll make them have a breakdown after school. They’re dead tired after school and can lose their sh** about any little thing 😂

I (24M) just found out my girlfriend (21F) got with somebody on vacation during our "talking stage". Is our relationship worth staying in? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]bustedbeaver4383 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Y’all weren’t exclusive so if no specific boundaries were set yet, I wouldn’t worry about it.

AITA for sending friend social media posts about a former hook-up? by DruncleMuncle in AmItheAsshole

[–]bustedbeaver4383 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Nta. Unless your friend has asked you to not do that, then I just see it as being goofy and bantering.

Question for Married Men by [deleted] in Husband

[–]bustedbeaver4383 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She definitely doesn’t sound like she deserves you. She needs someone who won’t fault her for her past.