Hello!

My partner and I have been going out 2 years now, we have a 11 month old together and I have a 5 year old from a previous relationship.
My partner doesn’t see how he treats me. He complains about everything I seem to do. My sister is going through a hard time so she had to move in here, but my partner would rather her live on the street. So he complains about everything she does, even though she does help me out with the kids when I need it.
If I speak up about him complaining all the time he tells me I’m a horrible person for not taking his side and tells me to act like an adult about stuff. I’m not happy anymore. I don’t feel happy. I love him but what can I do? Can he get counselling to change his ways? Or should we get relationship counselling?
My daughter has picked on the way he is and said to me he is always grumpy and yells at her. He doesn’t yell but does tell her to go away a lot.


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  • Sorry you went through this and I hope it was just a stage. Have your issues been resolved ?


  • He’s obviously dealing with other issues. Usually those who complain a lot about others don’t like much about themselves.


  • I hope you were able to resolve your problem.


  • If he wasn’t like this before , something has happened or happening and he maybe experiencing depression as it is constant negativity . Maybe ask him what is really the main issue and if he wont talk maybe suggest to see a counsellor together as we all know they just love talking . ( wrong )


  • You could attempt coucling on both sides him on his own and a couple. He may be experiencing depression which is making him so negative towards everything.
    Could even work to try reconnect as a couple, go on dates to reignite that spark.

    But it’s very sad your daughter just thinks his angry all the time.


  • Relationship counselling for you both so that you can both work in the things that each other brings up. Relationships can be hard work but are so worth it if you can work though it


  • Relationship counselling is the way to go. Bring it up with him – say you want to work things out, that you want to be happy…with him. Good luck!


  • How did you go with all the advice that was given here? Hope you sorted it all out.


  • you may need to see some one to talk about it and wait until you get him alone even in bed if you have to and talk to him and do not raise your voice and address it with him and if your kids are picking up on things than it either has to get better or do what is best for your kids as you do not need them messed up.


  • sounds like you need proper counselling not just all of us giving an opinion…good luck


  • I think he needs to pull his head in. His acting like a child.
    Last year my mum was going through a hard time and she moved in with us. I would not have tolerated my partner treating her the way your partner is treating your sister.
    He sounds like he still has a lot of growing up to do. As for yelling at your daughter, you need to step in and put a stop to this.
    If your partner would rather your sister live on the street I think that shows what kind of person he really is.


  • If someone can’t offer your child the attention and respect they deserve they are probably not worthy no one should come before your children. Best of luck


  • I think you both should get some counseling because it seems like your stuck in the middle I really hope it works out good luck.


  • this is a hard one as your in the middle but i would sit both down and chatvto them together agree on rules etc till she is on her feet otherwise it will just get worse


  • I think relationship counselling might be a very good idea, as it doesn’t sound like he’s listening to you very much.


  • If he’s only changed since your sister has moved in then I think I would have to say put yourself in his shoes how would you feel if his brother moved in with you guys, it must put extra pressure on your relationship I’m guessing he’s finding it hard to be normal in his own house.
    If he was like this prior to your sister moving in then I would say yes ask him to get counselling or tell him your really not happy in the relationship at the moment and things need to change ASAP.
    Good luck hope it all works out for you.


  • i really feel for you, maybe his not feeling loved enough, next time he acts that way try your best not to fight back about it but understand why his acting this way, talk to him about how your feeling about it and how its making your daughter question you, maybe he doesn’t feel complete coz its not his child, telling him he need counselling won’t make things better trust me but if yous work together and help each other work out what happen it will help a lot, don’t be scared to open up to him and tell him that you love him and want to spend your time with him but at he same time his giving you unpleasant times, but i think the best option is to work with him not against him and both together yous can get better, but i think his just not feeling loved and his finding things about you that make him unsure about you, i might be wrong but get him to understand your side and you understanding his, and maybe tell him that your sister is helping both of yous not only you


  • try and get him to counselling, if he was horrible before your sister moved in then he has been unhappy for a while, ask him to change his ways or otherwise leave, no one needs to put up with a grumpy bully


  • I’d tell him to shape up or else. He is being a jerk. Don’t ask him about counselling, just tell him he either goes with you, or he can pack his bags, You don’t want your daughter and new baby growing up with that behaviour around them.


  • How do you think he will react if you mention going to counselling, given his attitude? I ask you this because you mentioned counselling. Would he be willing to discuss issues with a 3rd party – he obviously doesn’t think he has a problem.

    Please check out this very well known and free service http://www.relationships.org.au/ have a look at the heading under Relationship Advice, then Relationship Advice Topics and have a read of the first one, Developing Respectful and Positive Relationships. There will be other info you can get from them.

    Cyber hugs to you.


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