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Well~ I finally did it~

Many of you have read my current dilemma with my bf and his ex. It seems that the snowball kept getting bigger and moving faster. It seems he does not have the ability to tell the truth, he likes the drama that he brings, he cannot manage money and it just goes on. It breaks my heart to see what the 3 kids born in his marriage go thru. When he and I got together he told me stories of "her" and I took them with a grain of salt ( because I know there are ALWAYS 2 sides!) . It didn't take long to see what he was saying was at least mostly true. And then I started seeing the other side. His being late to get the kids, sometimes not at all. It goes on. She kept the kids from him whenever she wanted for whatever reason. It just went on and on. I thought, once court is down it will get better!

Recently, we got his visitation nailed down and had her control over it removed. I thought- things should get better now! We can plan and no more surprises! Yeah right! He was late almost every night returning the kids, she was calling her house and if the kids didn't answer the phone there was hell to pay. She banged on his truck windows , yelling and screaming.
Anyway, I told him, you need to stop doing that to your kids. Until you get the final paperwork( he says he can't remember the actual times from court because they changed back and forth so much) take the kids home when SHE says to. It is NOT worth what is happening to THEM! So- his first Friday night with the new schedule- he does not get the kids. I had no clue until the following Monday when he fessed up- and said "she" said she was taking them to the game. I told him It was YOUR time YOU need to get them. But I KNEW something was wrong- so I texted his son and he told me Dad called and said he couldn't get us so we rode to the game with mom.

I was told- she didn't think I was smart enough to win in court! I was appalled because I had done all the work! I was then accused of putting MY phone on his bill..Week before last my sons scrimmaged on Thursday( his night with the kids) I asked if he was bringing them to the game. The only answer I got was it's not worth my time because I have to have them back at 8. But he went to my dads shop with them which is 5 minutes from my house. Someone told " her" about the game, she asked how it went but the kids had no clue what she was talking about.

My son killed a doe the first Sat of the season and asked him to help process it. He said No- I didn't take him hunting, I didn't help him shoot it and I am not cleaning it. ( HE sure did EAT it though!)

He had told me he was only working a half day the following Monday. He was going to hunt. He leaves @ 5ish and is not home til after 10. When I asked him about it he said- I took my boys hunting- I told you about it ( I would have remembered if he had) . Then Thanksgiving comes around- my blood pressure was up and I was having anxiety attacks so I was in bed most of the day. His family was having a meal in WVA - I could not move so I didn't go. He didn't either. Fri he left @ 4ish to go hunting with his kids. This was his 1st overnight with them and he was to stay in WVA. I heard nothing from him until Sat when he returned. Sunday he watched football all day. His sister stopped by and he had told them he thought I was talking to "her" because she knew about the game. (He seems to have forgotten that she is friends with a woman who has a son on the team. ) I made up my mind I was done. I cannot take anymore of this stupid drama. I was telling him today. I slept on my couch- As soon as he sits down at his desk, he checks his bank account online. He is 500 bucks over drawn! I am sitting here WAITING to be accused of taking his money. But he didn't. I wrote him a check for last week- and gave him 2 weeks severance. Handed it to him and told him I am done. He can't tell the truth- How DARE he even think I need or would even consider taking his money - how dare he THINK I would talk to his ex. I said- I can't take it anymore. I am done.

He put the check in my car and said he doesn't want it( it was 1000 bucks!) . Then he left. All of his things are here. So he will be back at some point. I need to have the locks changed so he can't just come and go. But I finally GOT THE NERVE. I just had to tell you guys!


by mtnvly   3539 Posts 
Posted on 12/1/2008 12:20 PM
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he sounds like my ex when he left his first wife. Then I married him (What was I thinking LOL) now he is doing the same to the new love in his life. You will be so much better off, I know it is painful now,  but it sounds to me like you will be okay. My thoughts are with you, be strong because you deserve the best life has to offer.
by stillgoing   4 Posts
Posted on 12/8/2008 7:42 PM
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Well- I have decided that I want someone to love me for who I am - with all my quirks. He didn't mind the quirks but he didn't and doesn't love me like I need to be.
It was a tough thing because I don't like to hurt people..at all. I feel like doo-doo because he is now overdrawn 500 bucks, behind over 500 in his child support AND it is so close to Christmas. He has no job and no money. He was told several months ago to find a job because things are so slow. But he hardly looked. I told him I couldn;t afford to keep paying him - and I can't worry about his bills, I have to look after my family. And he tried to pad his check.
My daughter( she is SO wise) has been telling me hi is driving me nuts and I need to end it. She was here tonight and said- he will be back, he didn't even take a change of clothes- he will try to worm his way back in.
BUT - I told her I am FREE! I am having dinner tomorrow night with an old friend- and looking forward to not having to make excuses or worry if he will be ticked. Then I am going to watch my boys play ball.
I love you guys! Thanks for your encouragement and support.
YES spaz- it took me long enough but I finally did it!
by mtnvly   3539 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 8:49 PM
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I'm so happy for you no one needs all that.I feel so sorry for the kids.I want to live my husband so bad that is all I think about. I know he don't love me .Just can't figured way he stays with me.
by smell   36 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 8:39 PM
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Kudos to you for taking this big step. I understand about having too much heart. It sometimes stands in the way of doing what is best because you are afraid of hurting someone. That is my biggest problem. I don't want to hurt anyone and so I will take on the suffering instead. I need to follow your example. I am proud of you.
by Cheydara   371 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 7:56 PM
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I'm late coming to these blogs. I recall reading about the visitation getting squared awy and I was happy for ya'll. Now I read this and just think - I am so proud of you for standing up for yourself and being firm on what you find acceptable and unacceptable.

As difficult as it is, you did the right thing. So PROUD o you!
by delia_M   2861 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 7:50 PM
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BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Knew you would do it when you were ready and your ducks were in a row.

Shut off his phone - box up his things and let him know by e-mail or however what date he can come and get them & what time. Don't let that drag out...because you could get sucked back in...
by spaznskitz   7745 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 7:43 PM
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Good for you. It doesn't matter if it is a boyfriend or a spouse. If he will lie to you now, he will lie to you later. Glad to see you stand up for yourself and say enough is enough. Hang in there.
by militaryp   2952 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 7:37 PM
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Thank you all! It has been a rough thing for me to do. A good friend of mine says I have too much heart. That I should have done it a long time ago.
I am changing the locks at 8 am tomorrow. I don't want him getting his things while I am not here. He took his phone ( which I pay for) etc..etc.
The hardest thing was just getting the guts to get it started...and I finally had enough!
by mtnvly   3539 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 6:26 PM
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Ok I've only been following this for  short time, but the similarities here are unbelievable. This guy sounds JUST like my STBX. Guys like this don;t change. You are better off Run! Run fast! Run FAR FAR AWAY.  MY STBX is dating a woman right now that is the one of the many causes of our divorce. As much as I should hate her I can't. From a females should stick together stand point I wan to tell her honey  listen to your gut . He's a liar he's not spending time with his kids like he should etc etc. But I know she would not listen and time will have to be her teacher. Good for you that you figured it out!
by SuB   14 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 4:53 PM
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MtnVly...You did the right thing.  You don't need to be lied to.  You need someone better than him.  I'm proud of you for making the right decision, and following through with it.  I hope I can live up to your example when my time comes.
by 2much42long   3031 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 2:26 PM
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If we ladies would only learn not to spend so much time dissecting the actions of the males in our lives.  Guys barely think about all the piddly little things we do.  And yet, we ladies take every thing they do/say ... pull it apart and re-visit over and over.  Please understand that you only get one life and to spend it trying to figure out another human being is a poor use of a limited amount of valuable time.  It's all a game...no winners and no losers...just a game!
Best wishes!
Barbara Silkstone
by silkstone   7 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 2:02 PM
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Oh Sweetie, I am so sorry to hear that he put you through this, but you are so strong and like we have talked sometimes it is so hard because you want to believe them and you want to help them as well.  You know in your heart that you did all you could and helped in any and all ways possible so that is what will get you through this....  It sounds like he has had so many easy roads that no one has ever showed him the hard road and maybe one day he will see that, but then again maybe he won't...  I'm sorry that he made the holiday such a hard one, but you will only get stronger as you push through this, no one is worth your health.....  Keep us updated and talk to you soon....  HUGS
by Departed   571 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 12:52 PM
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I've read your blogs before and I'm so sorry to hear that after all you have gone through, you have to end things.  But it sounds like your life will be a little less stressful now.  No one can fault you for not trying!
by sheilah   175 Posts
Posted on 12/1/2008 12:32 PM
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