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If I catch your hair on the couch one more time, I’m filing for divorce!
I never imagined such a thing would happen to me. It feels like a distant memory now, but it is still so vivid. Just yesterday, my husband had an awful fit of anger.
He was always known for his level-headedness, which is why his outburst shocked me to the core. Hed never uttered a harsh word in front of me before, but that time
All my life, I thought myself fortunate to have a gentle and patient husband. Wed only been married for two months then. Before our wedding, wed courted for three years; everything seemed faultless. He was attentive, considerate, never insulted me nor raised his voice. We rarely even disagreed.
That peaceful world changed yesterday.
He had always admired my long hair, often saying, Its quite beguiling. And then, when he spotted my long hair on the settee, he was utterly furious. I was truly taken aback.
He started shouting, called me untidy, and said I couldn’t even clean up after myself. After all, every woman sheds hair.
He accused me of lazing about all day, never lifting a finger to keep the house tidy, while he worked all day in the office!
“If I see this again, I’ll head straight to the solicitor for a divorce!” he declared, livid.
I was dumbstruck. Id always imagined growing old with him and having children together, and here he threatened our marriage over a strand of hair. Tears welled up, and it struck me that it was the first time Id cried because of him. Only two months as man and wife What on earth would happen now? I couldnt just leave
He refuses to speak to me. Im actually afraid if I try to talk to him, he might strike me; he seems so full of rage! Is it normal to fear your own husband?
Im scared to dry my hair. I go home each evening with dread, half expecting to see my suitcase packed and set by the front door.
What am I supposed to do?
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