I have been married for 11 years to an Italian man (I was a EU passport holder before I met him). His family members fought like cats and dogs. I did not think of the kids brought up in such an environment would turn up to be the same. It was all fine before our marriage. Our honeymoon was a series of fight and I hoped things will change for the better. He gently started releasing his anger in an uncontrollable way. At worst, every time I lost my job he will insult me and tell me that I am stupid or I have no one in the world. But when I got back a job he would be respectful and caring, then slowly get angry and would insult me on small things again.
I have always earned more than my husband and I think now that he married me because I am highly educated and have high income potential. Recently I lost my job due to economic crisis and for the past one year I have not been able to find a suitable job. His shouting, insulting me in public and calling names (lazy, good for nothing) has increased tremendously. Due to this I am unable to concentrate and feel like fainting when he is shouting. We have a lovely 5 years old son who is very emotional and sensitive.
I think it is time to say goodbye to my husband and move on. My son will be devastated but for my sanity and his well being I have to get out of this toxic relationship. I hesitate as I have not yet found a job and I am worried how would I support my son and myself on the longer term (I can manage 1-2 years with my savings, but still what if I find nothing). Sorry for the long post. Your thoughts please. Thanks
I have always earned more than my husband and I think now that he married me because I am highly educated and have high income potential. Recently I lost my job due to economic crisis and for the past one year I have not been able to find a suitable job. His shouting, insulting me in public and calling names (lazy, good for nothing) has increased tremendously. Due to this I am unable to concentrate and feel like fainting when he is shouting. We have a lovely 5 years old son who is very emotional and sensitive.
I think it is time to say goodbye to my husband and move on. My son will be devastated but for my sanity and his well being I have to get out of this toxic relationship. I hesitate as I have not yet found a job and I am worried how would I support my son and myself on the longer term (I can manage 1-2 years with my savings, but still what if I find nothing). Sorry for the long post. Your thoughts please. Thanks
