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To go on this weekend away?

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Sackingitoff · 27/07/2023 07:24

I travel to Dubai a lot for work, at least once every couple of months. Over the last couple of years, I’ve have struck up a bit of a thing with a guy who lives there.

We always have a great time when I’m there. No real romance. Definitely just friends with benefits when I’m in town. We usually go out for dinner and a few drinks etc or he’ll take me out with his mates. Great fun, great in bed, easy company.

On my last trip there though he treated me really disrespectfully in such a way that he made it clear that while he was still happy for a shag and a quick drink, I wasn’t someone important to him. It wasn’t anything awful but it was a shift in energy, for sure.

I’ve got no emotional attachment to him so it didn’t feel a great loss, but never nice to be treated like that by another person.

I told him what I thought of his behaviour and he did apologise but we’ve not been anywhere near as touch since then.

He’s coming to the U.K. for work in August and before all this happened, we’d arranged that I’d go up to London for the weekend and spend it with him and we’d go out and do a fun weekend of touristy stuff and pubs etc.

I assumed it wasn’t going ahead after that last trip too Dubai. I knew he was still coming to the U.K. but assumed he’d just meet with other people he knew here or something.

Last week he got in touch and sent me his flight details and said he was looking forward to it!

I wasn’t filled with joy about it but nonetheless I replied with some logistical questions and it’s now been four days and he’s read the message and not replied, which is pretty typical of him, of late.

Really torn on it. I don’t want to let him down as he (at least previously!) was always a great host in Dubai and really looked after me. There’s no doubt it’ll be a really fun weekend too. I haven’t been to London for a few years and he’s great company too, so it really would be a good laugh (if I can swallow my irritation towards him!).

On the other hand, his recent behaviour makes me feel like as a self-respecting woman, it feels a bit gross to go and spend the weekend with him.

Absolutely can’t decide what to do!

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crocodileindenial · 27/07/2023 10:41

@Sackingitoff I'm already here! Let's do it. On a serious note, if he is pretty good then maybe one last whirl?

Pottedpalm · 27/07/2023 10:39

Respect yourself. Ditch him.

FrenchandSaunders · 27/07/2023 10:36

I'm mid 50s and been with DH forever so I'm really not qualified to comment on this .. although I do have two DDs (22) so not completely in the dark.

However .... I will comment 😁.... can I ask people if you're seeing a FWB and having great sex, enjoying their company with meals out/drinks etc .... what stops you from turning that into a relationship as is sounds perfect! Obv not in the OPs case as he sounds a dick, but in other FWB situations.

I understand if you want to be alone etc, but if you're looking for a relationship.

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Sackingitoff · 27/07/2023 10:32

crocodileindenial · 27/07/2023 09:56

Go, shag him, and then make him feel the way you made him feel. Bring him back, do the deed, roll over and get your laptop out, start swiping on tinder, say 'there's a tube map by the door, I'm sure you can find your own way to your hotel'

I don’t want to be dramatic but I think you might be my soulmate. Do YOU want to come to London with me instead? 😂

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crocodileindenial · 27/07/2023 09:56

pictoosh · 27/07/2023 09:41

Why not be honest and tell him exactly what you have told us here. But condensed obviously.

You treated me very disrespectfully on my recent visit. It's clear that our good vibe has come to an end and I can't help with that. I'm not going to meet with you in London.

CurlewKate · 27/07/2023 09:38

Nope. Don't go. He's a dick. Good that he showed himself for what he is in time.

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Sackingitoff · 27/07/2023 09:37

shivermetimbers77 · 27/07/2023 09:19

I’ve come to think over the years that FWB situations only work with mutual respect and an emphasis on the friendship part.: The moment that goes, then it needs to end, or it leaves you feeling rubbish .

Agree. And I think it’s gone out the window for me.

I think I’ll give it a miss.

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shivermetimbers77 · 27/07/2023 09:19

Muhwanda · 27/07/2023 09:16

I think as you have the ick, there’s probably no coming back from that so I think you should cancel. Or is it an option to go just for one night? And basically use it as a farewell shag?

nonman · 27/07/2023 09:13

don't go, he wants a shag.

continentallentil · 27/07/2023 09:12

TakeMe2Insanity · 27/07/2023 09:07

Best advice.

If someone treats you disrespectfully once they’ll do it again. The fact he hasn’t responded to your message to me sounds like he is enjoying the fact that you are waiting for him. I’d block him and move on with my life.

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Honestly I wouldn’t engage with him this much.

Just say you can’t make it.

Don’t give him any more energy or time

continentallentil · 27/07/2023 09:10

I don’t know what the voting means, but just message and say unfortunately you can’t now make it.

He just wants a reliable fuck and a drinking partner as part of his weekend away. This would be fine if you were still up for that, but he hasn’t treated you as you expect so it will make you feel bad about yourself.

Why would you even consider it?

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Sackingitoff · 27/07/2023 09:07

BatsHaveButtcheeks · 27/07/2023 08:57

I had a FWB, similar to you, for good fun and sex with no strings attached.

One time he was incredibly rude to me when drunk. When we spoke about it, he said he just wanted me to know he'd never be in a relationship with me, and not to get feelings about him.

I didn't want to be, and wasn't getting feelings, but I couldn't go back to how it was before, as his behaviour was so twattish to me, I wasn't standing for it.

Exactly exactly this! It was a really similar conversation. I couldn’t have been less interested in a relationship with him (he should be so lucky) but the audacity to feel he had to make a point about it, just rubbed me up the wrong way.

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TakeMe2Insanity · 27/07/2023 09:07

Tinkerbyebye · 27/07/2023 07:56

He’s treated you disrespectfully and continues to do so, why set yourself up for more

text him back, be honest about how he’s treated you and tell him the ‘relationship’ has run its course and move on

Best advice.

BatsHaveButtcheeks · 27/07/2023 08:57

I had a FWB, similar to you, for good fun and sex with no strings attached.

One time he was incredibly rude to me when drunk. When we spoke about it, he said he just wanted me to know he'd never be in a relationship with me, and not to get feelings about him.

I didn't want to be, and wasn't getting feelings, but I couldn't go back to how it was before, as his behaviour was so twattish to me, I wasn't standing for it.

Hufflepods · 27/07/2023 08:57

Sackingitoff · 27/07/2023 08:09

I don’t disagree with you - that’s exactly what we are. But I still think that there’s a level of respect with which you treat any other person, regardless of who they are.

I’m not sure what your point is?

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Because you’re upset he made you feel like you weren’t important to him, but you aren’t, that’s the point.
You’ve obviously been taking this more seriously than him so cut your loses, have some respect for yourself and move on. You don’t need to meet up with him just because he happens to be in the same country!

BarrelOfOtters · 27/07/2023 08:51

The ice will just get worse, I’d cut my losses now while it’s still relatively ok. Always leave wanting more.

LuvMyBoyz · 27/07/2023 08:47

He’s shown his true colours. You had a gut instinct about where you stood with him. Trust it and avoid him.

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 27/07/2023 08:43

I wouldn’t go.

he’s given you the ick. Dynamic has changed. I would bet you wouldn’t have as good a time as you’d be thinking about the way he has treated you all weekend.

You are worth more. No thanks

Rainallnight · 27/07/2023 08:42

I wouldn’t go. Ick only breeds more ick. And you’d feel terrible about yourself if he treated you badly.

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Sackingitoff · 27/07/2023 08:40

PeanutButterOnToad · 27/07/2023 08:39

I really wouldn’t go tbh, if he shows an unpleasant side of himself again where does that leave you? Are you intending to stay with him? How would you get home or even just leave the situation if you needed to? Prioritise your safety, you don’t owe him anything.

Oh I definitely have no safety concerns. He’s just annoying!

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PeanutButterOnToad · 27/07/2023 08:39

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Sackingitoff · 27/07/2023 08:38

JMSA · 27/07/2023 08:29

OP, just a thought that came into my head. Could it be that when he treated you disrespectfully, he was showing you who he really was? And the other times, when he did a good job of hosting, it was a bit of an act?
I don't know, I guess I'd just be a bit wary. We all make mistakes and I'm sure he isn't dodgy, but I don't think I'd be able to look at him in the same way again.

You’ve hit the nail on the head about how I feel about him now. Not saying he’s a bad person but he’s definitely not the absolute sweetheart I thought he was. And now I’ve got the ick a bit really.

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JMSA · 27/07/2023 08:29

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