How do I approach this?

Tonight is an example of behavior. But during Christmas lights drive thru we were doing (me, my spouse, and kids) not constant but was picking on me. And denying at first that he actually said something.(One example was our son said he seen a drunk man somewhere in town and spouse said “oh that’s just my wife, and called me a hoe as a joke) I wasn’t really mad I just asked him to stop and he said okay I’m sorry. Then a bit after we left he picked on me again. When we got back and laid down in bed I asked why he picked on me. His response was “I just wanted attention and was goofing off”. I just wanted to communicate and say that I understood he said sorry but asked why he picked on me again after saying sorry and giggled about it. I get hit with “I didn’t even do that” and that “you actually have to hear someone laugh” basically implying that I’m just nuts. I was mainly upset with his response when we got home and denying it. And he also said that I was just trying to start shit and to stop arguing and fell asleep… the main reason I need advice is cause this is not the first time something like this has happened. Sometimes he’ll apologize but gets mad at me a lot and shuts me down when I just try to communicate and it’s mostly when I talk about my feelings. I know this is wrong. I also know if I bring this issue up again he’ll just get mad and say I’m starting stuff again. I don’t know what to do and honestly I don’t feel happy half the time.. any advice on how to approach this?
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Kick him out . He’s a narcissist and what he did was to gas’s light you .
They won’t change .

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He’s a crap leave it will only get worse :ok_hand:t2::confounded::boom::warning::triangular_flag_on_post: been their done that or just don’t even respond to him at all and tune him out I just came back with some good come backs because well I don’t give a crap :raised_hands:t2::kissing_heart:

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That’s being a big ole bully to you and pretending it’s a joke

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He wants a reaction don’t give it to him start singing jingle bells don’t look at him don’t make a face don’t say anything sing or hum when you get home don’t talk to him unless you have to Let him stew see if this works

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Find the courage to leave. If you arent happy half the time with him why would you want to stay and continued getting treated like shizz and picked on like that

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If you’re not happy then there’s tension in the home n it will affect not just you but your children so you need to decide whether or not you want to continue accepting this type of behavior or putting your foot down n keep pointing it out or you need to decide when enough is enough. The behaviors from a father and a mother will reflect on your children later in life whether people want to admit that or not. So it’s up to you what you decide to do not just for yourself but your children also

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He’s narcissistic and a manipulative, do not fall victim to him trying to always tell him that his behaviour hurts you because he surely knows that,get him professional help, accept and stay or leave

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Maybe you could make some derogatory comments about him in front of them.

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This is called gaslighting. Gaslighting is where you say things like “I was only kidding, stop being crazy, you’re overreacting, I’m just joking” It’s a way to make you feel like you see the problem when it’s not. I woulda tri fly recommend you look up this and see if you think this is what your partner is doing. It’s a form of mental abuse. He may not realize he’s doing it as it becomes normal after a while. I called my ex on it over the years even now that we’ve been separated for over ten years. You can not control how he is,
But you can control how you respond.

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Sounds like the tittybaby can dish it out, but doesn’t like being called out for his infantile behavior. What is he, 14? :clown_face:

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Marriage counseling to help him see how destructive and immature his behavior is, and how it will probably negatively affect his children. He may banter this way with his buds, but it’s no way to treat a woman, especially the mother of your children. If his behavior doesn’t change or gets worse over time, start to plan your exit carefully.

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How would he like it if you did him the same way?

he’s gaslighting you and doesn’t have any respect for you or your boundaries make it clear its not ok what he did and its not ever ok to involve the kids he’s setting a bad example for them and he needs to think about the repicossions of his actions

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My husband does this too. I can’t talk to him about my feelings without him getting defensive or flat out gaslighting. It sucks

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His bullying is already working because you’re too scared to say anything about it.

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Narcissist. Gaslighting.
Asahole!

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F it! Make fun of him and pick on him. See how he likes it. Reverse psychology and play It off. Then say see doesn’t feel good does it? So stop being a bully period.

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You can either ignore him totally for a few days and pretend he doesn’t exist, or else each and every time he does it find a ‘just joking’ comment to fire back to him. If he wakes up and realises he’s being a douche he might changes his ways. If not, you’re far better off without him and start making plans to be so. Taking charge of the situation will give you strength either way.

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Sounds like a narcissistic gas-lighter to me…not good hun, its not your fault and you are definitely not going nuts!

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He’s gaslighting you. Confront it and tell him how he’s making you feel and that you need it to stop.

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Record it all and play it back to him and leave

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Thats emotional abuse. My ex did this sh*t all the time. Hes trying to upset you on purpose. Then when you call him on it he gàskights you by telling you it never happened, you imagined it, you’re crazy etc. Girl get rid of him. He’s the crazy 1.

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My ex would do this. He was an asshole. Sounds like yours is, too. Leave

Leave !!! You don’t deserve this and your kids will grow up thinking it’s ok and it’s NOT OK it’s called domestic violence - or emotional abuse !!! It’s not worth risking your kids outlook on life you deserve better !!!

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Use your phone to record conversations obviously you do need to inform him then you replay the conversation
You can hold off and remember his reactions and do it to him

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Get a therapist and learn how to handle a narcissist.

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That’s not love. Very disrespectful I’m sorry. I personally wouldn’t stay with someone like that.

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I’d try one time only to record and play it,but he will likely just accuse you further of trying to start stuff.If this doesn’t work offer therapy or counseling or maybe it’s time to go if he refuses the help.

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He is engaging in narcissistic brhavior. If it is a learned behavior from childhood…your marriage stands a chance with therapy. If he comes by it naturally…which degrading you in front of the kids and then denying…I suspect it comes naturally…unless you are willing to keep being abused your marriage won’t survive. Either way you need help from a REPUTABLE professional.

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Sorry not enough information. While def not appropriate whats his reasoning to call you a drunk and why/how would your son know what a drunk is? If u are not happy then leave.

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It does sound like gaslighting. I suggest reading about this and seeing if it does fit your situation.

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Leave him he’s a POS!

He’s a narcissists and he’s gas lighting you. If you don’t nip it in the bud it will only get worse

This is called crazy making
Also verbal abuse
Stone walling when he just tolls over and falls asleep while your trying to tell him to stop and he’s narcissistic about it
Gaslighting
He’s the one who needs counseling to learn that it’s actually abuse because he don’t listen to you to stop. It kills the love and he don’t stop he admitted that he does this to get attention to show off that he’s funny. It’s very disrespectful and you end up being the punching bag.
I would leave cuz this usually doesn’t resolve with a spouse who doesn’t want to be accountable and it’s misery

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He’s a creep…. You have been putting up with his crap way too long… Please start to work on respecting yourself and let him know new you, only tolerating respect from now on

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Just remember you are your kids example of what being an adult is supposed to look like. If the kids see their dad disrespect you they are going to disrespect you also and vice versa. Be the example they can respect

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Am I the only one that would be picking on him and making him feel dumb af in front of others :upside_down_face:

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Leave. Its emotional abuse.

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Don’t ask him why he did it the next time. Don’t leave him an opportunity for an answer or to gaslight you. Make a very bitchy and firm statement. “ do not ever disrespect me in front of our kids or anyone else ever again!” When he starts to run his mouth to reply, just walk away and don’t engage in conversation any further

Make fun of him back honestly then be like I don’t know what you’re talking about sir… or just leave

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If that was me I would say I am tired of being the target for your attention grabbing behavior! Grow up!

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Sit his ass down, and tell
him to stfu and listen to what you have to say, without interrupting. If he interrupted you, put your finger up, and talk over him to make him stop talking while saying it’s my turn to talk interrupted. Repeat as necessary, as kids as possible, to get him to stop talking over you. Being able to listen and not interrupt is both a sign of respect, and a show of self control. If he can’t do that, call him out on it, and don’t just sit there and take it. Communication is the key to your relationship. If he continues to shut you down every time the subject turns to his actions, all that’s going to happen is you’ll get more and more resentful. Eventually it’ll come between you, as it already is. Once that grudge gets going, and he keeps feeding it and watering it, it just continues to grow and fester. If you can’t communicate your feelings to your spouse, that’s a huge problem. One you need to decide if it’s worth the effort in fixing or if you cut your losses and walk away. Specifically being the butt of every joke and the easy shot, all of which come at your expense. I wouldn’t be ok with that either. Your relationship is supposed to be your safe place. He is publicly disrespecting you in front of your children, and that behavior is inexcusable. The next time he does that attention seeking behavior, whether it be in public or in front of your kids, shut it down. Say, we talked about this. Enough. Then walk away.

What’s gaslighting mean?

He’s a Narcissist they make you feel like it’s all your fault. They turn the tables around on you.

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Hes a gaslighter and enjoys being a clown at your expense.
Do it to him. Loudly.
Then leave.
Theirs other issues that make him disregard you on a level your not meant to fix your gf not therapist

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Emotional abuse leave

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Your putting up with the behavior letting him get you over on you you need to demand respect as his partner and parent of his children if he can’t understand that then you need to start moving on He supposed to love you not be the cause of misery in your life Because if you can’t get respect from him there’s no way you will find happiness with him

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Stop doing anything for him… ignore him and when he gets frustrated tell him your sick to death of his disrespectful attitude towards you and your not on this plane for his entertainment. Tell him you choose to be with him but if he keeps up with this that will change too! I heard the other day that husband’s are put on this planet to feel respected but when they don’t give their wives the love they were put on this earth to get then everything turns to crap.

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I grew up in a home with boys. Teasing is normal from men. I hate that every negative thing or tease becomes toxic. Grow up… throw shit back at him. He’s trying to involve you in a guy thing. Obviously you’ll think a relationship is all lollipops and ice cream.

Serve it right back around people or leave .

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Calling you a ho as a joke? Oh hell to the no.

Sounds like a very emotionally immature little boy.

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He may not be a Brandon but he most definitely is a Dick!

This is called gaslighting.
There would be no more discussions bc as soon as he said something I’d return fire & hit below the belt.
Then, I’d be meeting with a divorce lawyer.

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I don’t know how long you been married but it is totally out of line and just respectful and he is teaching your children to disrespect you my husband ever called me a hoe he would think her I would treat him just like a whole treats a man there’s no way as his wife or the mother of his children for him to speak to you in front of the children or to you privately and that manner and to shut you down I got a husband that did that and I’ll tell him this is my house you can’t shut me up if you don’t like it hit the door everybody has the right to their opinion their thoughts and to be able to defend themselves on I got his high end in that bed and I had to tore him up like a hoe then I’d get his wallet and take his money and say house in general get paid money for their service pay up buckaroo I’d get him right where it hurts and the next time he wanted some hanky panky but your money where your mouth is buckaroo oh I would do it for several weeks he wants a home he’d get a hoe oh yeah I’m old school and I’m going to be 65 and if you weeks I seen it all heard it all but haven’t done it all but I certainly wouldn’t be my husband’s home in front of my children now he wasn’t doing it as a joke he was doing it as a slap in your face

He called u a hoe?? To your kids…? I’d leave him. That’s a hard NO!

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He certainly has a bad problem. Just joking and called you a hoe in front of your children? This man has a serious mental problem. Needs attention? I say he does,From a psychiatrist I think you are in trouble with this relationship. Maybe he should be in counseling.

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Crack his jaw and run

1 marriage isn’t about feeling happy its about choosing to love someone even when they aren’t perfect. 2 its not a battle worth picking and if your going to pick it don’t pick it while you’re annoyed. 3 no offense but you don’t need to take every joke personally…make a joke back.

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May GOD Bless and show you what to do.

Either he stops that BS or your gone. Period.

Narcissistic behavior.

He’s gaslighting you. Unless he’s willing to change then you might as well cut your losses. Seems immature if you ask me.

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That’s disrespectful and not what I would do with my partner, if you chose to leave because he isn’t what you wanted just make sure you are willing to do and accept better. No one is perfect and no marriage is about being happy all the time. Make sure you have more pros than cons

He’s a narcissist please leave him before it’s too late …

Next time just sigh heavily and say… ha ha little boy. You think that’s funny ?? Then yawn. Later, try to tell him how he hurts your feelings.

He’s a narcissist. Plain and simple. The longer you stay, the worse it’s going to get. :100: took me 7.5 years to finally get the courage to get out.

This may offend some people and I’m sorry if it does but Narcissism is a condition that is diagnosed by psychologists. Not to be taken lightly. By using it to describe every little problem that someone has, undermines the incurable seriousness of the personality disorder.

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Tell him y’all need talk about it n that u don’t care if it starting anything your feelings matter Also. Not just him. He made a statement that upset u and he shouldn’t making comments to you like that anyways. Ur not some hooker he picked up at a bar your a woman with feelings and deserve to be respected.

Hes gaslighting you… typical traits of a narcissist. Leave now