Husband Is Pushing Away Our Family, He Tells Friends That I'm CHEATING On Him! r/Relationship Reddit

[@MarkNarrations]

AITA to follow later, thank you all and I hope you have a wonderful day/evening!!

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

You too m8🤗🤗💜💜

[@katiesmith2031]

You too Mark thank you

[@Mewse1203]

You're the man, man. Keep up the good work on helping Poppy!

[@louellacharlton4425]

Tyvm Mark. Hope all is well with you and Poppy. Stay safe please. PEACE

[@kristys7172]

Thanks

[@25Erix]

Story 1: I didn't get very far into it before I realized the husband isn't sending up red flags. He pretty much has a massive bonfire going.

[@owl7072]

Man practically invented red flags and opened the first factory himself

[@LatinaVixen91]

He has more red flags than a communist uprising

[@femboy__bunny]

@@LatinaVixen91 no no, he’s the Soviet Union in a trench coat pretending to be a human

[@amberleeannalee1999]

Bible burning in communist China

[@lynnw7155]

As soon as OP said "he will not let me..." I could have written the rest of the post. People like him pick weak people like OP that he can bully.

[@nationalinstituteofcheese3012]

Story 1: If the words you use to describe your husband is “jealous, controlling, and lying” you shouldn’t be married to him

[@michal31131]

This is a shame, usually you only discover these traits AFTER marriage, since they keep the mask on untill you can't just leave. Mostly they like much younger partners to be able to manipulate them.

[@user-wr3vt8uq4s]

And the fact that he hooked up with someone straight away after they separated-- he was projecting his own infidelities onto OP. Good riddance.

[@lina9535]

Ngl, I did like a shriek-recoil thing at the first sentense "married for almost ten years". Meaning that he, a 32 year old, married a 21 year old, and had probably been with her since before.

[@voxkine9385]

Story 2: he didn’t “practically” assault SiL, he assaulted SiL. Unwanted touching and kissing is assault… especially after it’s been made clear the touching is unwanted. Drunk or not, his story is BS. “I would never cheat… unless I was incredibly drunk and right in front of you…”

[@kbf9644]

Nor were his actions “almost” predatory. This is stalk/rpe/kill level predatory. He lived a complete lie for over a decade to be close to Kate never caring in the slightest about using OP in the most horrifically intimate way. It was cold, calculated and pathological. Psychopathic predator. No “almost” about it.

[@darkmantlestudios]

I think she meant Jack went for it but never made contact as Charlie was there. At least I fucking hope so EDIT: I kept watching the video I was gravely mistaken

[@luinloki39]

Haven't finished it yet but came here to say the same thing....."I would never cheat on you"....he literally tried to do exactly that. Wtf?!

[@AndyyWithAY]

The only answer in story 1 is to leave, but Ieave very carefully. This man could easily become violent. I'm scared for OP. Get safe, but be safe

[@pikachuneoncat6480]

Well said.

[@samvoss6697]

I hope we get another update so we know how OP is doing. I'm scared for OP too

[@rheinhartsilvento2576]

The udate is she left him. It's right in the vidéo.

[@ivymerritt7577]

​@@rheinhartsilvento2576The most dangerous time for a woman in an abusive relationship is when she leaves him.

[@opensesame659]

Story 2: So Jack stayed with OP, probably went on countless dates with her, was probably physically intimidate with her, shared many memories with her for over a decade and even married her ALL TO JUST BE NEAR KATE. He’s a psycho and a very dangerous man. Putting aside the fact that he confessed his love for Kate, he would have done worse to Kate than assault her if no one else is around. Good riddance to that man.

[@champslim]

Serial Killer vibes...

[@kelseybordeaux9206]

If I was Kate I would be more worried about my Husband's safety then my own. Obsessed with me or not the lengths this man went to just to be close to her AND him openly saying he wanted her husband dead,that's crazy killer shit! I wouldn't put it past him to try and kill the husband to "have" Kate all to himself...

[@WabbitHunter68]

Makes me wonder what his end game would have been if he hadn't have been found out. Did he hope to charm Kate away from her husband, or did he hope to get her alone at some point. Scary.

[@ronhall5395]

Jack is only begging to stay because it would keep him near Kate. He is one creepy dude.

[@Itzelhaim]

Story 2 : Not really a soul mate when he wanted to force himself on someone Edit: he was begging for you to stay so he can continue to be a creep

[@ronhall5395]

Good point. He is unhappy about losing his connection to Kate. What as POS

[@sinakirainine1719]

Story 2: Kate needs a restraining order ASAP. She needs to make sure no one ever shares where she will be or her schedule. Ops husband is nuts. Nearly a decade married to OP just to get close to kate???? Its not going to stop at the divorce. Thats terrifying and Ops husband sounds like a psychopath.

[@kelseybordeaux9206]

If I was Kate I would be more worried about my Husband's safety then my own. Obsessed with me or not the lengths this man went to just to be close to her AND him openly saying he wanted her husband dead,that's crazy killer shit! I wouldn't put it past him to try and kill the husband to "have" Kate all to himself...

[@crowdemon_archives]

​@@kelseybordeaux9206it's definitely going to be escalate to "if I can't have you, nobody can" territory alright... And some day you'll see Kate's intestines being made into a glove or some shite.

[@huinismith]

I'm seriously worried about OP. This is one of those situations that require the abused spouse and kids (if any) to be stealthily removed from the house, the city, the country if needed.

[@Original_Tenshi_Chan]

Agreed, and because of that, I'm a little disappointed OP called the ambulance. He was obviously just doing the "I'm going to take these pills and blame you, I need you, how could you!" guilt trip bullshit. It may sound cruel to say "Leave him to it", but really, what's more cruel: Leaving him to the consequences of his own actions and sparing herself and the children of possibly being murdered, or saving him from himself and possibly being killed because of it?

[@huinismith]

@@Original_Tenshi_Chan And kudos to her amazing family and friends putting up with the husband's bullshit, just waiting for her to take the leap of faith and land on the safety net they were weaving. She has no idea how lucky she is that they didn't let him push them away.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

@@Original_Tenshi_Chan I dunno, couldn't he have tried to accuse OP 1 of MURDER if she didn't do anything??? He's already shown he's willing to lie to cause major trouble in OP 1's life, so calling an ambulance may have been the safer option. I also think that since he has a new partner, it's less likely he'll attack OP 1 because he already has a new partner to manipulate.

[@LaineyBug2020]

Story 2: you don't love your husband, you love who he's been pretending to be since high school because the girl he wanted already had a boyfriend. You were the closest he could get to her.

[@TsukiKageTora]

Story 2, I’d divorce anyone who confessed their love for someone else in front of me, wished my brother was dead and then starts to sexually harass the someone they confessed their love to. There is too much going on and whether OP love them or not shouldn’t hold OP back from divorcing them. That is disgusting behavior that is now targeting the relationship OP has with her family.

[@AndyyWithAY]

When someone tells you who they are, believe them. He only got with OP to be close to SIL. This is so calculating and concerning. No one deserves to be second best like that

[@ergotempusvernum]

2. It wasn't "practically assault", it WAS assault.

[@flamin.hot.cheeto]

Just wanted to comment that I have no idea who these women are but I feel so proud of them for leaving their toxic spouses. It must be so hard leaving somebody you’ve been with for so long. ❤️

[@misscheeky8010]

Story one: my ex was like that. I’d never been in a relationship and no one ever said I was pretty or beautiful so when this guy came along, even though I wasn’t really attracted to him, he told me I was beautiful and that was it. No one else told me this before, I guess this is as good as it gets for me. I was 19 and he was 24. It started off slow, you know. Knocking down my acquaintances that I wanted to be friends with, ridiculing me for things that I liked, telling me how amazing he was. I ended up pregnant and thought well I have a child now I have to make this work. He wouldn’t work, I had to. He accused me of cheating all the time, even though all I did was work my two jobs and come home. He verbally and emotionally abused me and physically intimidated me. He made me buy him alcohol and weed. He couldn’t change diapers without throwing up dramatically and made me ask my mom, who according to him was a horrible woman, to watch our child. I had no friends left. I didn’t have a social life, I had to lie to my family for him that he had a job to make him appear less useless. One day I took our 3 year child to a play land and our child stood there staring at other kids, not sure how to play with them. That was it for me, I was miserable but I did it all for my child and my child didn’t even know how to play with others. I told him I wanted a divorce. It was horrible, he would hold our child hostage and verbally abuse me til he felt better. Tried to tell me I couldn’t handle working and taking care of a child. To cut it short: I made it work. I’m now with an amazing man who loves my child and treats him well and we have a 16 month old and I’m 15 weeks pregnant with our 3rd. We’ve been together 5 years now. It gets better. I didn’t think it would but I thought shit I’d be happier alone than with this asshole and I was. Then I met my love and I’m the happiest I’ve ever been

[@misscheeky8010]

When I say I made it work I mean, I figured out a way to work and care for my child and get divorced. I provided for my and my baby, without that toxic useless lump. I could elaborate more but I don’t think anyone wants that lol

[@denisefulks8283]

Miss Cheeky, I am so happy that you had the strength to get out of that abusive relationship. I am glad you are free and a positive love with your children. You are true survivor. Good luck to you and your family the future.

[@ginathecookie]

You did amazing not just because you realised that and left but that you put in all that work to be free of it. So happy for you and your family. ❤️

[@citadelofwinds1564]

Thanks for sharing this story, and giving hope to other women who have been victims of controlling and abusive husbands. It IS possible to escape them, and to create a wonderful life free of fear and misery, and to live happily.

[@carolroberts4614]

Miss cheeky,similar situation here! That scene here he tore the curtains down etc, was horribly familiar to what happened on the day of my decree nisi.Anger and mess everwhere. Long ago now and I've been with someone else for thirty years! Glad you got away too!

[@dart.115]

"I can get over Kate!" Bruh, you've had over a decade to do so. You've built an entire life with this person. You should've been over her before any of it.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

Intense therapy and life in a new town is what's needed for him to get over Kate at this point.

[@SLTheOneAndAwesome19]

I am so proud of OP in story 1! It can be so hard to realize you're in a toxic relationship when you're the one stuck in it but she got her head clear and did what she needed to do to protect herself and her kids. All I can suggest is taking those texts to the cops. She can get a restraining order and force all communications in regards to custody/their separation to her lawyer. A restraining order applies to texts too. I suggest she get it for the peace of mind. I can only keep my fingers crossed and hope things continue to improve for her and her loving, supporting friends and family.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

Would the husband having a new partner while still married help with the restraining order?

[@SLTheOneAndAwesome19]

@@DrawciaGleam02 Not that I know of. A restraining order is handed out based on the risk of danger to the person requesting it. The ex's relationship status has nothing to do with it. If the ex's PARTNER is also harassing OP, that's something else.

[@xarsta]

Major red flag for the OP in the first story is that guy went after someone who was very young now it says they were married for 10 years so they married when she was like 21 ask the question how long were they dating before then I'm betting she was a teen working for him and he used his position of power to take advantage of her

[@eliability]

Story 1: Oh that title is… concerning. Looking at the age gap and them being together for 10 years and adding that OP points out that he’s controlling… Edit: Their relationship is extreeemely concerning. I’m glad OP is considering leaving and that she has support. Edit for the update: Yikes he really tried to guilt her and then intimidate her into staying. I’m glad she’s leaving and I really hope OP is gonna be okay. Good luck to her and her family, it’s nice to see a victim get out of their situation

[@HaliaStone]

Ditto. I don’t usually like the instant Reddit thing of age gap = controlling relationship, but that title has more red flags than a communist parade.

[@MarkNarrations]

Good shout Puff

[@eliability]

@@HaliaStone Yeah, I think that it’s extremely weird that a 30 year old married someone that was barely legal. How long have they known each other too? Not that it’d be any better if they knew each other, it’d be even more, if not just as, wrong. I have hope for OP though, and age gaps aren’t always bad but this one is beyond concerning

[@janmots2829]

Exactly Puff Guy, even from the title I don't usually have problems with age difference marriges but there was so many red flags in this story you could trip up over them.

[@eliability]

@ Yeah that’s what my parents were like I think. My mom was 19 when she had me, my dad was 30 something, and surprise surprise he was abusive Luckily enough she got out but it sucks that OP couldn’t get out earlier

[@mothertrucker936]

S2: gtfo op. Your husband professed his love for another woman, BELIEVE him. Call a lawyer and get a divorce. This would be the end of you to stick around

[@rylashadow18]

My heart dropped in the update of that first one when she was almost conned into staying. So glad she got herself and her kids to safety. Stay on top of those text messages OP. Document everything. If there are voice recordings of any threats to you or your children, like voice mail for example, get a different device, a laptop, a friends phone etc and record those messages that should come with dates and times. Sitck with your family, your friends and your therapy OP. Once the day comes you'll be able to put him and his toxic being right where he belongs behind you as you move forward to your bright future. Nope. He tried to assualt your SIL. He made Kate uncomfortable and he made your brother uncomfortable. He doesn't get to use you to get closer to her which he will. Now that he's been caught being a creep you need to leave and now. You'll never be who he wants and he'll never be welcomed around your brother as well as your SIL. Choose your brother and SIL because you know the truth cause he told you who he truly wants. Choose to be someone's special person not some means to destroy healthy relationships. He doesn't get to blame being drunk as a means to assault her. OP needs to help her brother and SIL file a protection order, no contact order and restraining order. Camera's, ringbell and other safety proceedures should be followed. If Kate has a place of work his picture needs to be taken to the security of the place and reported as a stalkers. Friends, family, co-workers and extended personal needs to be put on alert. Grant him no access to what he's sickly wants. I was supposed to give my hand a nice few days worth of rest but an idea struck me that I had to create. So I'm just going to add another day to my rest for my hand xD. I'm about to send this off to see of it gets approval from some of my friends. I'll see about adding my creativity to anywhere I'm allowed, asked for or am impulsed by lol.

[@huinismith]

Story 2: I'm of the opinion that "if you said it while you were drunk, you thought about it while you were *drunk* ". But then, once sober, Jack doubles down. If I were OP, I would be noping out of this.

[@guernseydonkey17]

Story 1 - Well done for leaving him, I know it was scary doing so because I did so nearly 20 years ago after never living alone & became a single mum like you. One bit of advice I will give is maybe counselling for your children, mine still blamed herself even though I re-assured her it wasn't many times & be she also didn't want to go to school for a while because she wanted to "look after me", bless her.

[@immasnakeee6460]

My heart breaks for second OP. What a prick. Sending love her way

[@SCUBASUEReynard]

Jack is only using his wife to get to the sister-in-law. He confessed his love for another woman.to his wife. Her marriage is over. Everyone needs to get a restraining order against this man.

[@bartvansliedregt5482]

Seeing "all updated stories" in the thumbnail just makes me even happier to see Mark upload. Have a good one everybody. You are loved and appreciated

[@MarkNarrations]

Aww thank you Bart, I always try for an update. Sometimes not possible, especially on the AITA stuff. 👍😁

[@IrenaTheWiccan]

Omg. That entire situation is awful. Not only did he try to assault her sister in law, but he USED her too. For over a DECADE. I teared up when I heard that. I could only imagine how I would feel if I learned my fiance did that considering we have also been together since high school and together 12 years. Talk about a knife through the heart and twisting it.

[@natcourt8719]

And to think he was so bold to assault her SIL in front of her brother, a former Marine... just shows that this obsession was ALWAYS on the top of his mind. Thank goodness OP got out when she did. Who knows how far he could've taken this.

[@IrenaTheWiccan]

@@natcourt8719 no kidding. Sounds like something out of a slasher flick 😨

[@KE-hr4sb]

S2: Yeah, no. If your husband truly "loved you," it would have been you he was flirting with. Being drunk doesn't suddenly make you feel differently and it's gone once you're sober, but it does lower your defenses and make you less worried (in the moment) about the consequences of letting slip your "dirty little secret." Your husband straight-up assaulted your SIL, and admitted his true feelings; now he's trying to play damage control so that a) you don't leave him and b) he still has access to SIL. This absolutely IS a marriage ender. Not just that he admitted to having feelings for her *and wished your brother dead,* but again, let's not forget that sexual assault. ETA Yikes. Not surprised, but how heartbreaking for OP.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

The dude needs therapy to get over Kate. I'd also suggest moving away from the town as well since he's so obsessed.

[@ronhall5395]

Dude panicked when Charlie and Kate were planning on kids. Freaked him out as he was just hanging around hoping Kate would divorce her husband. Leave him! Now!

[@user-wr3vt8uq4s]

That creep is lucky he still had all his teeth after pulling that stunt. No regrets to dumping that trash.

[@jeanipin3430]

Second story. Bless her heart, I feel so very sad for her, she has given him 10 years of her life just to be betrayed in such a horrible way. I hope she will be okay and find someone she can trust and gives her the love she so deserves. Someone, a long long time ago, said to me that people always speak the truth when they are drunk. A long time friend of mine was very funny when she had a few. If she fell asleep, did so at ours one night, you could ask her any question and she would answer, in total homesty, while she was still asleep. It never failed. She is such a lovely person, one of the best.

[@crystalice3057]

Story 1: this was my whole life growing up with my parents, begging my mom to leave him as soon as I was old enough to understand Story 2: I literally screamed out loud by myself as I was driving to work when she said he married her to get to Kate. Like literal wordless "AHHHHHHH" RUN GIRL RUN 🏃‍♀️ 💨

[@LunaMane]

I'm glad that both OP's got out of their respective awful situations. Especially OP in Story #2 - and hopefully Jack gets sent to jail. Meanwhile the husband of OP in Story #1 sounded like a true, malicious sociopath.

[@diddykitty746]

Story 2 theory: if everyone was friends since highschool, is it possible that Jack got with op to be closer to her brother's girlfriend (Kate) to begin with? Someone who is that obsessed with a woman as to hate the man she married can't be all right in the head. :/ Edit: I made the comment before the update section. That man... ew.

[@justinecorrington4106]

He was sobbing and pleading wasn’t because he loved her, and thought she was his soulmate. It was because she was the last connection to Kate; since he burned those bridges

[@Metal_Mouth]

PSA for anyone who is either stumbling across a post or know someone irl you suspect is in a abusive relationship: Don't ever recommend counseling. Abusers are known to use counseling as a way to further victimize and gaslight their partners and in worse cases pin their therapist against them. It usually never goes well because the main problem isn't the couple it's the abuser and looking at it as a "couple's flaw" pins partial blame on the victim while dragging out a relationship and putting the victim in more danger.

[@emilyhuxson199]

any woman who says such things as "He will not let me go and visit my family on my own" is already answering the question of "should I leave him?"

[@marianhoblyn2552]

Story 1. First thing an abuser does is isolate you from everyone. This woman needs to run. FAST! OK after the update I feel so much better.

[@frith.calluna]

S1 must be the fastest red flag story I've ever heard. I'm 1 minute and 20 seconds in and I'm already sensing something really bad is going to happen with this man.

[@Weirdandwonderfull19]

Story 2- Would "Jack" stay with OP if "Kate" split up with her brother and asked "Jack" out? If the answer to that is a yes, then OP needs to get out of that relationship.

[@eliability]

Story 2 Title: I- Excuse me- W H A T T T Story 2: I don’t think this would be the best relationship to stay with, especially if she knows he’s in love with her sister in law and hates her brother. Adding that he crossed so many boundaries, keeping him might ruin the relationship with brother and sister in law. It is up to them though, so whatever happens happens and hopefully things end well. Edit to update: Good on OP. I’m proud of them for leaving someone who honestly isn’t that great. WELL THAT IS DISGUSTING I can’t believe someone would do that. This sounds wrong. It *is* wrong. All that to stalk someone. Lying to OP. I’m so happy that OP is gonna leave.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

Story 2: The ex-husband NEEDS to be put in therapy NOW! I wouldn't blame anyone if they tried to literally drag him there. It's at the point where most likely real CRAP is gonna have to hit the fan in order for Jack to accept he can't have Kate and move on with his life. And I mean even WORSE crap than OP 2 divorcing him.

[@danisonice.]

He'd never cheat on her???? He literally cheated infront of her.

[@mysticaccy]

Wow that relationship could've developed exactly " The burning bed" im glad she got her and the kids out of that house

[@fcold9402]

2. Not only does he hate your brother, he has no respect for you. How are you not livid at him?

[@michamocha]

In the second story, your confusion is valid. I know Op loves him and love is strong, but jfc he assaulted another woman, confessed his love to her TWICE and wished death upon her brother. Had they not haven been around he would've most likely went far or even worse, try to find a way to get her alone. There's nothing to save here, Op just needs to accept reality and let him go. Update: The only reason he's begging to fix their "marriage" is because the only access towards Kate is being ripped away from him. Even if Op and her brother was to cut contact, there would still be a little opening there for him like seeing her at family gatherings.

[@MoriacMumma7]

I hope the 1st OP is keeping any & all communications to & from her ex. If it's a phone call or in person, keep a journal that is updated each time. There are co-parenting apps available. These messages cannot be altered or deleted once sent. There is also a record of when texts are sent & when they have been read. Good luck with everything.

[@TheHellsHobbit]

#2 OP needs to leave, He confesses feelings for another woman. Open eyes and dump his ass.

[@nuttmare9438]

It is both hard and creepy to watch the object of your hopes and affections make a play for someone right in front of you. The fact the entire relationship was a ploy to get close to OPs friend and family member is unforgivable and an absolute betrayal. I hope she can pick herself up after this. She's gonna need self respect, self love and self confidence by the shed load. I REALLY wish OP the best and meets someone deserving of her and has a great relationship like her brother and SIL

[@rinpaisys]

Story 1: less than a minute into the first story and I am just like “you are in an abusive relationship.”

[@AnnaK101]

Story 1 Miserable Wife: Anyone else in this situation - If you have a lawyer, let them deal with everything. It will wear you down. For anyone just in a relationship with a thing like that husband, get support from your friends. I was having flashbacks listening to this story. That ex of mine stalked my family (as I moved away and only told a few people) after the breakup and then had a long conversation with my mother about how it was ME that was stalking him and that it was ME that needed psychological help. People like that will stop at nothing to ensure your life crap if they can't control every aspect of it. Even years later, I am still being gaslit by mutual "friends" about how I should get back with him. I reply the same every time "unless you are telling me he is dead, I am not interested"

[@Ashakat42]

Why not drop those "friends "? They don't sound like they respect you.

[@cl5470]

Not everyone can afford a lawyer. What they should do first is contact a domestic violence hotline and find somewhere to go.

[@strandedinseattle9931]

Story 2: The only thing I can possibly say is: run. While it is possible to care for two people at the same time, one will always be the lesser. You deserve more than table scraps. Both OP & SiL need restraining orders pronto, and OP should go somewhere other than stay with her brother because that might trigger OP's husband having them both staying together after he lost everything. He's going to come after one or both, no doubt, and he might be very drunk and unstoppable when he does. The brother can't protect them both 24/7.

[@ginathecookie]

Damn. Both of these stories are insane. I'm still reeling. I hope those OPs NEVER EVER go back to their exes and they're free and safe from their exes forever. I also hope Kate gets a restraining order against Jack (can cover don't contact OP2 in it pretty sure if it's proven he used OP2 to get to Kate). And OP1 against her ex.

[@lauriciaclarke5303]

Story one's first 🚩 was the age difference since it meant he started to date her between 18-21 before getting married at 22. The second 🚩 was that he's controlling and it just spiraled from there.

[@michal31131]

Ab*sers usually want their partners much younger, to manipulate them

[@Josku2411]

Oop early and designing a bookmark for my A song of ice and fire bunch because i enjoy customized bookmarks for whatever i'm reading if it's longer

[@MarkNarrations]

Don't forget to share, would love to see it :)

[@bartvansliedregt5482]

That sounds like a lovely and amazing thing to do and to add to a great reading experience

[@katiesmith2031]

Sounds awesome hope I get to see it. Hope you are having a wonderful day

[@Josku2411]

@@MarkNarrations I'll likely put it in the artist lounge at some point

[@Josku2411]

@@bartvansliedregt5482 Oh yeah it for sure adds to it even if it's something really simple it can make it really cool i for example have a chibi t-rex on a bookmark for Michael Crichtons jurassic park(so the source material for the movie of the same name)

[@madisonl3401]

So happy Poppy is feeling better! She is such a preshie little baby girl 🥰

[@HonorWillow]

Story 1: as difficult as it is, please if your friend or family member has a partner like this please keep inviting him and don’t let them get isolated as best as you can

[@MsUnamusedNerd]

This sums up every story *GIRL RUN*

[@MaRi-dz4fu]

Mark, I LOVE the way you read these stories. It’s like listening to a really well narrated audiobook plus the additional bonus of great commentary, spicy jokes and references to the 90’s kids shows/films. This always gets me ❤️ much love

[@MarkNarrations]

Aww Ma Ri thank you so much. That's really made my day :)

[@MaRi-dz4fu]

@@MarkNarrations my pleasure ❤️

[@scousemouse9566]

Story 2, OMG what a creep, i hope OP does leave him 🧇🧇🧇

[@samvoss6697]

Story 2: Jack is a complete stalker. His behavior is terrifying and disgusting. OP needed to leave not just for their safety, but for Kate's and Charlie's as well, which I'm glad they did. Hopefully those restraining orders will be in effect soon, because I'm kind of scared what Jack could do between now and then

[@kristinsevin]

One of the clearest signs of spousal abuse is controlling behavior as well as isolation from friends and family, even if you havent allowed them isolate or control you... yet. They will manipulate the situation until they can. If you see these signs, get out asap. This is only the stepping stone to worse abuse that you dont even want to imagine, i promise.

[@mikouf9691]

"Almost" predatory?? There is no almost about this situation. This was flagrantly predatory!

[@pyxiemagicc]

I've been through the same thing as the op in story 1. He would tell me that I abandoned him, that he loved me, how can I do that to him, I'm horrible for breaking up our family, he'll see me in court bc he's taking the kids, using my mental health against me, he's sorry, he didn't mean it, my family are all sinners and going up hell bc they smoke w33d, he'll change, blah, blah, blah. One minute he's begging for me to come back then when I don't jump on it, I was every bad thing possible and then some. I asked him once if he wanted a guy to treat our daughter the way he treated me. He says, "I don't know. I guess if she deserved it." That answer alone solidified my decision to leave bc I'll be dragged through a cold day in hell before I let anyone treat my son or daughter the way he treated me.

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Whoever is reading this i send hugs and great vibes. Drink water, eat food, nap, take a break, take care of yourself gosh darn it. And if you don't I swear I will find you and keep you in a cottage and take care of you. 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜

[@MarkNarrations]

Hey Broken, always good to see you :)

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@MarkNarrations it's great to see you too🤗🤗💜💜

[@katiesmith2031]

Hugs and great vibes back 🤗🤗💙💙🤗🤗💙💙

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@katiesmith2031 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜

[@DarkbutNotsinister]

I look forward to seeing your comments everyday. 💜🐶🥰

[@pelgervampireduck]

and they didn't call the police?. it was assault, and the behaviour of marrying someone to be near another person is insane. that guy shouldn't be free, he should be in jail.

[@Tammohawk1]

1. I have a hard time believing that this just started. She had to have had signs prior to marriage. Sounds like hubby has some substance abuse problems too. 2. Holy Cow! That is some craziness! I really feel for OP and Kate. I couldn't imagine that nightmare.

[@valicefenris325]

I just want to say mark I love your channel! I found it last year when first working from home and unfortunately had to get pulled back into office for a few months. Now I'm working from home again and I am so delighted to dive back into your stories! Much love ❤

[@clappingpenguin4256]

Again my apologies for earlier (not knowing about Poppy), Mark, much love to you and Poppy, mate. 💛🤗💛

[@MarkNarrations]

It's all good mate, I didn't really shout too much about it. Just been focusing on her getting better

[@clappingpenguin4256]

Fair enough, Mark. 😊 All the best to her and you, mate. 💛😊

[@riley6740]

Story one. The lady needs to make a post in the newspaper, that from this day forward, she is no longer responsible for any debts that may be incurred in the business and or any credit card, etc. Story two, there’s nothing to salvage in the relationship.

[@Germania72]

Story 1: That story sounds so similar to one I knew from a person close to me that it's scary. My acquaintance stayed with him, though, until one day he died from a heart attack. It was exactly that kind of relationship: controlling, picking random fights with anyone who disagreed with him on the stupidest subjects, insulting and attacking his wife and teenage daughter...I'm sure that daughter has some untreated trauma because then, she was in an abusive relationship for her whole youth as well. Terrible.

[@yandereskitty]

I feel so bad for the woman, I was in that situation and it was so difficult getting out. I thank my best mate for helping me.

[@Mewse1203]

Story 1: Ummm run? This guy has isolated her from her family, controls who you can be with, and treats her very badly when angry. She needs to leave ASAP. Edit: that one comment about people on the outside was spot on. Esit 2: "I only did this because" is abuser 101

[@25Erix]

It's easy for us to say but it's hard for someone who is trapped in that situation to actually do. We need to be mindful of that.

[@Mewse1203]

Story 2: Oh look at that, another example of people getting married way too young, growing up, realizing the decision they made when they were 18 wasn't what they wanted for the rest of their life... Add to that someone who obviously would rape a person and you have a bad combo. Edit: oh Jesus, it's even worse 🤢🤮

[@_Sage967_]

Story 2: That ex is a few degrees up from "closeted individual who created an entire family and persona in order to fit in only to ditch them like dead weight for his cool 'true' life" and it is REALLY hard to top that kindof sociopathy

[@badkitty4922]

Much Love! Still in hospital keeping me for a while. Nurse commented for me.

[@MarkNarrations]

Sorry to hear that Kitty, wishing you a swift recovery mate

[@laurenevers8644]

Wow.....that 1st story is so much like my parents. Not the isolating and crazy rumors and there are some extra steps this man took that my dad didn't, but overall the same while my mom on the other hand, is an amazing parent. This actually made me tear up for how much more perspective it gave me to use to heal when my sister and I eventually act on our agreement to one day pool our money to go to therapy and heal the emotional wounds together for all that our dad's anger issues did to us. This is why I love reddit stories so much sometimes, I've learned a lot from them over time. Especially the malicious compliance stuff lols.

[@runawayfromtoads674]

It's late but I'm speedrunning work just so I can finally go on Christmas break so it's nice to hear you at this hour again, Mark! :^D

[@shhd2105]

Story 1: I feel so bad for op, what's happening to her is what most ppl worry about when seeing someone significantly older dating some in early 20s/late teens when I heard she works for him too, I was shocked he had her life on locked down.

[@wessexdruid7598]

Story 1 - can be summarised in two words. Coercive control.

[@Lisapizzza]

I'm really happy to see that op in the first story listened to the comments and found a good support system in het friends and family before it got even worse

[@DgShadowChocolate]

Story 1: Broken people care about only two things- themselves, and breaking other people.

[@natcourt8719]

but they sure do love to build one thing...the AUDACITY

[@Ihaveasongtosing]

Listening to this while wrapping up Christmas presents. So happy for every video!!!!

[@angietyndall7337]

The Cycle of Abuse is real. This guy is sick.

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

I feel so bad for both ops in the video they need a lot of hugs 🤗🤗💜💜

[@justine8387]

Hi broken! You deserve a whole lot of hugs too.

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@justine8387 aww thanks so much

[@tiredbylife.5589]

Story 2. I am worried for the OP. He could do something to her too. She is the link to Kate. He might want to use her in a way. She needs to be careful as well.

[@rosiecheeks.k]

Story 2 is just INSANE 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@Bloodyrose-cr4ps]

If my SO showed any signs of abuse or controlling behavior I would kick their butt to the curb.

[@estepp79]

S2 drunken thoughts are true thoughts. He would of flat out cheated on her if the female would of been willing. If he is out at a bar and gets drunk if a female comes on to him he will take her up on it. He was willing to cheat on her with the SIL but luckily Charlie was there to protect her and kick out the POS. Divorce time, why be with someone that loves another and when drunk will assault another.

[@kezzmoon8917]

Story 1: This man is displaying a red flag so big he could slipcover Peru!

[@LatinaVixen91]

Story 1 Pre-update: Oh he is definietely cheating he is projecting Post Update: Called it!

[@crystelthewolf]

My immediate response like, 2 sentences in for story one, was "why tf did she marry this man???"

[@squeakybb]

This week has been really hard. I've had 2 different friends cancel on me, and I'm feeling really lonely right now. I want the work day to finish so I can go home and shut down.

[@yadayada752]

So sorry you are going through this. This is such a busy time of year. Sad that your friends cancelled on you, but it probably was them being overwhelmed with life. I am a loner & mostly anti-social. But I look forward to Christmas eve dinner with my family. My daughter lives across the country from me. Luckily she has good friends who invite her to their family get together. Hope you have that to look forward to. If you don't, then do you know anyone who is also alone you could invite to your dinner. Something to look forward to. If I am giving unwanted advice I am sorry. I am a 72 year old who has many nieces & nephews, sisters a brother & my children. I give all of them advice whether they want it or not. I will be thinking about you & hoping you are doing better! Have a good rest & enjoy the holidays & the New Year!

[@shannonleeann5643]

Had to take a break after that first story. Reminds me of the Netflix show Maid. About a woman who gets help from a DV shelter

[@fcold9402]

1. My question is;Why does OP want to spend time with that guy? Clearly she should not stay with him. What is the upside for doing so? She needs someone with her when she tells him shes leaving.

[@RokoFireFox]

The longer story 1 went on the more red flags appeared. It with the update lives you in a mountain of red flags. I'm so glad she left him. I hope she stays safe.

[@musicallydisneyamvs6731]

Story 2.) He loves OP? Or just afraid to be alone, if he can’t have the women he truly wants. Like wtf?

[@JayeEllis]

Story 2: In vino veritas. The liquid courage gave him the balls to admit it, then he doubled down while sober. It's over. The only relationship you may be able to salvage is with your brother and Kate, but that's gone if you stay with someone who assaulted (not almost) your best friend and SIL.

[@whims6278]

Me throughout story 2: "DIVORCE...GET A DIVORCE....div👏orce👏"

[@yatzy7510]

Story two: first things first. Op's husband did assault SIL. There is no going back from that. The fact that he confessed his live while drunk is the other point of no return. I've heard a saying that goes "no one is as honest as a small child or a drunk person". I personally find this true as there is no filter on these persons. I think that a divorce is the only option for op

[@RockinTheBassGuitar]

In many ways, emotional abuse is more difficult to get free from because while you're in it it harder to see. Physical abuse is easy to diagnose but scarier for the victims.

[@lewischase]

Good afternoon Mark Good afternoon everyone

[@jas1007]

Story 1: I kept listening for the upside of staying with him...theres no line like "i still love him and cant see life without him." OP only has negative/abusal statements. OP may be in denial. Take the sisters advice, shes trying to get OP to wake up without driving her away. EDIT AFTER HEARING UPDATE: Glad OP eventually got out, that sure kept spiraling downward...