i think i’m at my point with my partner where it’s time for us to split. i’m not happy, he’s not happy (but is acting like he is sometimes). i can tell he cares about me sometimes, he’ll draw me a bath from time to time or give me a back rub occasionally. but he has bipolar or something. flips on a dime and blames me for it. he breaks our things and the baby’s things and SCREAMS at me and shoves me and keeps me from leaving. i can’t ever bring up us splitting up because he gets extremely sad and angry, but i think it would be best for all of us that we do. i still love him but i don’t think im in love with him anymore and am sad i feel this way. how do i bring this up in a way that wont trigger him?
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Tell him exactly what you’re feeling but don’t do it alone. Have a plan. If you’re going to tell him how you’re feeling (not alone), make sure youre packed and he doesn’t know where you’re going. I’ve been in your situation and ended up leaving when he was at work. Anything you say is going to trigger him. Leaving is going to make him act crazy. It’s going to be rough before it gets better. But you need to do what you feel like is best and safe for you and your child.

I totally understand that’s the point and where I’m at

What hes doing is abuse. Just because he doesnt hit you doesnt mean hes not abusive. I would make an exit plan , dont tell him when or what your plan to leave is. And then just leave. You can write him a letter but just leave. Stay safe. Men like this only get worse. My father was like this, then when I got older he would hit me. Bipolar is not an excuse to be a shitty person. You need to keep yourself and your baby safe. Please take care, men like this can be dangerous. You never think they'll do something until they do

Maybe also look for domestic violence shelter and advocates they might help you make a plan and get you some protection. Yes this qualifies as domestic violence.

I have been through this many times. My opinion don’t tell anyone you are leaving. Leave while he is at work. However be careful getting cops involved. One of my kids dads was really abusive I tried to leave but the night before he hit me and I hit back and gave him a black eye. Cps took my son saying I was the abuser.