My partner is so mean to me. He laughs at me and mocks me when I cry. He makes fun of me for wearing makeup or doing little things to make myself feel better. I truly feel hated by him.
But I’m stuck here with him. This side of him didn’t come out at all until I became financially dependent on him per his constant belittling, criticisms and “requests” from me. He slowly took away certain things from me after I had a child with him, and now he tells me the child is “my job”, so there is even less time that I can devote to earning a steady income and escaping. I have done so much and given up so much for him, but he often treats me like nothing, then he will be nice for a few days. I am not falling for the periodic kindness as much anymore, and instead am finding myself simply waiting through the lull for another storm.
I feel so empty.
I dream about finding a man who will dry my tears and hold me close to his heart when I cry.
A man who will not just shrug and tell me to “suck it up”, but truly try to understand where I am coming from.
Who will not yell at me for small inconveniences I cause (for example, I asked if he could bring me a tampon while I was on the toilet. He flew into a rage and made me feel so guilty, then threw the tampon at me).
I know that I will never find a man like this because I am “used up” and ugly and worthless.
If I ever do find another man in reality… it will likely be the same story over again.
I’m worthless and useless, and I don’t even feel as though I deserve the simple fantasy of a kind person who cares for me as I would care for him, but I find myself slipping into this fantasy more and more, wasting hours of time on it. Sometimes I try to stay in bed as long as possible so I can continue living this alternate life where another man shows interest in me. I know this isn’t healthy.
I’ve thought of death but there are too many people who rely on my existence and I know my death would be a big inconvenience in this regard.
Thanks for letting me rant here.
Comments
Clearly you need to figure out a way to leave! NOW!!
What stops you from betraying him After he told you these things?
Surely being alone would be better than this scumbag?
And if you cheat out of desperation, the replacement will likely be just as bad.
Get independent for yourself first and foremost.