Every Birthday Since I've Been Married
There is always some 'reason' why my birthdays, since I've been married have been gash. And the reason? My Wife.

In the last 6 years, gifts and nights out have included....

A skateboard (I'm in my mid 30's) - the reason? 'Oh, you stopped for a second on that sports channel where they show people on skateboards'

A curry, bought from a supermarket (you know the ones, take 'em home, re-heat them). Rather than taking me out for a curry (that I was paying for) because, 'I don't want to miss Mid Somer Murders

One of those crappy robot things that were all the rage (you were suppose to be able to train them or something), what the feck does an adult want with a toy geared towards a 5 year old?

Sending me home 'early' from the pub so she could go and meet up with some of her friends. (I've still got my doubts as to where she really went).

Suggesting that 'we ought to not spend money on each other for birthdays because it gets expensive' (A few months after I'd shelled out a small fortune on things for her).

Anyway, the last laugh won't be on me, she doesn't know it yet, but I've been secretly stashing some cash away, and, once I've got enough, I'll be off.

Then I'll be able to say that my biggest dissapointment was being married for 6 years to a selfish bint who took with one hand and flicked me a constant V sign with the other.

I hate my life.

Mullered.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:07, 19 replies)

*blink*
I can already tell that this is going to be the most bitter QOTW in ages.

Best of luck, dude. Sounds like you've got a rough ride ahead.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:12, closed)

Good luck bud
She sounds a right twunt from that.
( Jeccius Steam Borderlands 2 junkie, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:13, closed)

That's a lot of bitterness.
Fuck off as soon as you can mate, sooner you get out of there, sooner you can get things back on track.
( Cawl, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:15, closed)

Mullered...
do you nearly have enough cash? Cos you really need to get out of there now if you've already made up your mind.

I know it's a cliche, but life really is too short for all that crap.
( thealternativefact, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:15, closed)

why did you marry her?
It must have been good once?
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:15, closed)

Cheers
I really am low at the moment. And venting my spleen to a load of strangers is quite a good tonic.

Oh, we were suppose to be going to Glastonbury, but she changed her mind because, 'the only people going who we'll know are your friends'. On reflection, I wish I'd had the bollocks to say, 'I'm going anyway'.

Another chance missed.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:15, closed)

I'm there with you buddy.
Had it myself for several years, and then the rancid cow went off with one of my 'mates' - and he'd been pissing me off by abusing my hospitality in the months running up to it.
(JohabMorelli is spenging merrily away, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:15, closed)

ditch the bitch!
hide every fucking penny you can, because she WILL find it if you don't. she'll play dirtier than you could ever imagine if it means leaving you shirtless.
( Smash Monkey lowering the tone of the whole internet, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:16, closed)

I'm not surprised you're low
it must feel horrible.

Start making concrete plans - even if you don't put them into practice yet, it'll give you an immediate lift (even if just a small one!)

Edit: I don't mean plans *involving* concrete - wasn't making Brookside-esque suggestions!
( thealternativefact, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:18, closed)

I've managed to save about £800
I reckon £1200 will be enough for a deposit on bedsit and a months rent, and with the change I'm going to treat myself to a few days in the sun. Nowhere flash, probably just some dire spanish costal resort full of 'british' pubs and stuff, but I need to get away. Given as well, that my religious-as-fuck parents will write me out of their will for bringing 'divorce' to the family.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:18, closed)

Erm!
Have you actually discussed this problem with your wife? or am I being naive.
( girlinthehole, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:23, closed)

Mullered
don't go somewhere you don't really want to go, just to escape for a while, otherwise you'll just feel worse!

Find a last-minute cheapy deal to somewhere you might be able to relax. Got any good buddies who'll go with you?
( thealternativefact, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:23, closed)

I relate to this
What I did was one night I decided I had put up with enough shit from the ex wife.

I told her I was leaving that weekend. I phoned my mother and told her.

I then moved into the spare room and fought off her advances, it's funny how they turn all loving when they realise you mean it, then left that weekend.

It was bloody hard to tell her I was leaving but it was such a relief.
(bluetuba has a special friend in Blue Label Smirnoff, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:28, closed)

re skateboard and robot...
.. she might just be crap at buying presents ... generally I'm not much good at that either.

The rest of it sounds a bit grim though -- but maybe follow BGB's advice and try talking to t'wife first?
(haberman is singing in the changes, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:43, closed)

It does sound like she just doesn't care.
And after 6 years I'd say you'd given the marriage a decent go.
So is talking to her really going to do anything?
Except warn her that you might soon be offski.
(Big D, Thu 26 Jun 2008, 17:57, closed)

A very good friend of mine had a wife like that.
I say 'had' because he left a few months ago and he is now happier than he has been in years.
( flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Fri 27 Jun 2008, 2:26, closed)

I totally understand your frustrations. And if she is making your life a misery you have every right to leave. The question I have to ask is: do you have any children?
(Doctor Pubes, Fri 27 Jun 2008, 4:05, closed)

Dude
Think about getting a job abroad for a while.

Also if you leave and you're fucked for a place to live you'll just find out who your friends are.

Good luck fella,

Z
(Mmm Zebalicious is wondering..., Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:59, closed)

hmm
Are you called paul mcartney by any chance?
(Freddles, Sat 28 Jun 2008, 13:14, closed)