Originally Posted by
lillamy 
Some say alcoholics stop developing emotionally at the point in time where they become addicted. That was certainly true with AXH. I don't think he was much over 17 emotionally, like your ABF, he always put his own needs ahead of those of the kids.
That's not adult responsible behavior. You don't need that. And if you ever start wavering in your resolve to leave, you can just go back and re-read your posts here.
This is certainly true of my AH. He is selfish and demanding. A 17 year old boy. His family tells stories of when they all were younger. He has 2 sisters and a brother.
When they would sit around and play board games; checkers, monopoly , whatever if he was losing he would.... kick the board and stomp off, angrily. I feel like that is what he does now; if things are not going his way he will make a fuss and ruin the event for everyone.
He will try to do the same thing. Put everyone on a tight budget, want something like a boat or an expensive piece of fishing equipment and if I make a comment he will toss a fit. (Not that your's had a fit)
Stay strong!!