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Didn’t do big shop - am I in the wrong?

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TheShyRoseZebra · 19/06/2024 21:21

Boyfriend came home from work on Sunday evening, with food. He got some mayo out of the fridge and asked why I didn’t buy more. He said, ‘it’s not fair actually’. He was acting off. I didn’t understand what I had done wrong, but I assumed it was because I hadn’t gone food shopping that weekend, and that he must have felt that I was not contributing my share. I went to my banking app, to check and I had spent about 70 on food shopping at the start of the week, and so I showed him. He assumed that I had gone shopping. He said that I am ‘a very independent person’ and I never want to do things together. That I should have texted him when I was shopping to ask if he wanted anything. He said he always texts me and says ‘darling do we need anything’? And that I never think of him, never ask him what he wants and that said that ‘I don’t give a fuck about him’, and stormed off to sleep separately, which he does the majority of the time. I was shocked and bewildered. I had not gone food shopping. I had spent the majority of the weekend painting the hallway and staircase, so it’s not like I was sat on my arse all weekend. I resent the fact that he assigns me little jobs on the weekend, (for example he suggested that I get a sponge and tackle the limescale in the toilet before he left for work on Sunday morning – I told him to get fucked I have plans). He works every weekend. I am off every weekend. On his days off he goes on road trips, climbing with friends, daytrips etc. He doesn’t help with housework on his free days. He leaves his stuff everywhere, I think intentionally, to piss me off.During the weekends I like to do bits of DIY, small jobs on the house. He has never helped me with any DIY, and that’s fine, I have never asked him for help with any of this and would not expect him to spend his time off painting or whatnot. But I feel like this is something that he resents, like he wants me to need him or something. Anyways, I tried to talk to him today after two days of basically ignoring each other. I asked him why he is so angry with me. He refused to discuss anything related to the argument, asked if I wanted to come with him on his road trip. I told him first I wanted to resolve things, I didn’t want to be in the car with him when he was angry with me as sometimes his driving becomes scary. I tried to discuss what happened at the weekend. He shut me down, refused to engage on the topic, walked away from me, said that I was being dramatic, called me an actress when I started crying, said shut up talking to him in that little victim voice. We tried to talk for half an hour or so, eventually he got so frustrated with me he punched a door. I locked myself in my room, at this point. I know he would never hit me, but I feel kind of scared when he does reach the point of hitting things.

Am I in the wrong here?

OP posts:
rainbowsparkle28 · 20/06/2024 07:28

You are not in the wrong and his behaviour is abusive. You deserve better. Leave and end it

Plantheads5 · 20/06/2024 07:26

Call any friend or family.
Gather his shit together.

His housing needs are none of your business or concern.

You will end up as a battered woman if you do not wake up and get this vile pig out of YOUR home.

Plantheads5 · 20/06/2024 07:23

Are you out of your mind wo.an.
You have an abusive prick in YOUR home.
He punched that door to show you that you could be next.
Get him out now.
Do not marry nor have children with this vile prick.
Involve the police to get him out.
It is your house.
You are a very very naive woman for not taking this very seriously.

You are in an ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP.

Chickenuggetsticks · 20/06/2024 07:13

TusconTrain · 19/06/2024 21:25

Get out now, immediately. Get up and leave. You can go back for anything you leave behind. His abuse will continue to escalate.

I know he would never hit me, but I feel kind of scared when he does reach the point of hitting things.

You don't know that, at all. The punching other things is designed to control you, to show you what he could do to you. Can you go to a friend's or family member's house? You need to leave. As soon as safely possible.

Yeah I didn’t think so either until I got strangled.

unsync · 20/06/2024 07:12

He needs to leave if it is your property. There are a lot of warning signs in his behaviour. Heed them. Stop making excuses for him. His behaviour is not your responsibility, what you do about it is.

There are a lot of resources available to help you understand what is happening to you and why he is doing this. Please make use of them. I was greatly helped by Women's Aid. Be safe.

Staringatthewalljustmeagain · 20/06/2024 07:11

It’s your home @TheShyRoseZebra !

Tell the abusive fucker to get out. Now. And call the police if he doesn’t.

You have the power here.

chattyness · 20/06/2024 06:51

OP the fact that you say his punching/kicking things is not that regular, shows that actually it is , more than once is too much, also you're afraid to be in the car with him when he's angry because of the way he'll drive. It will get worse, it always does, punching and kicking doors is him showing you he's angry and that you need to be scared because the door could have been you , it's a not so subtle way of intimidating you.Shutting you down and not wanting to talk things through and resolve them is another red flag. Tell him to leave and quickly, don't be giving him a month to find somewhere so he can stretch it and wear you down, don't ask him be firm and tell him, finding a place to live is his problem. You need to feel loved and safe in your own home not afraid of the person who is supposed to love you..

GinForBreakfast · 20/06/2024 06:50

He sounds horrible. Ask him to leave. Do you have a friend or relative who can back you up?

Supersoakers · 20/06/2024 06:46

Those angry door punches might only take a moment but they’re already having a lifetime effect on you, you’re confused, hurt and trying to make sense of it. This will happen repeatedly. Plus the mayo and the toilet things- seemingly minor so you think you’re overlooking them and staying strong but they’re all getting to you.
Take back control of your life, stop being nice to this guy, he’s not who you first thought he was. He’ll say and says all sorts of things to dominate you, it doesn’t mean they’re true. It doesn’t have to be like this.

crumblingschools · 20/06/2024 06:36

What are his good points?

PragmaticWench · 20/06/2024 06:35

shut up talking to him in that little victim voice

This is really aggressive and designed to tell you that you're the problem and he'll be justified in being angry with you.

Do you think you could move his things out whilst he's away on his road trip? Get some relatives/friends to help you?

PBandJ111 · 20/06/2024 06:23

Kick him out

Newestname002 · 20/06/2024 06:09

@TheShyRoseZebra

When he does these things he walks away from me to a different room. Its not like a threatening gesture, its an outlet for his frustration I guess. It's just momentarily that it freaks me out and I leave the situation.

How would you leave the situation if you were in the car with him driving scarily fast?

He refused to discuss anything related to the argument, asked if I wanted to come with him on his road trip. I told him first I wanted to resolve things, I didn’t want to be in the car with him when he was angry with me as sometimes his driving becomes scary.

This is an aggressive, controlling man who doesn't like the fact you're independent- and he's living in your house, potentially would refuse to leave if you asked him to... what future do you think you have with him?

He's doing things to press your buttons (leaving his stuff all over the place on purpose, to tick you off, doing no chores to help in the place he lives in and you're afraid of him enough to lock yourself in a room away from his violence.

In your shoes I'd pack his stuff and get the locks changed during the weekend he's working. He's an adult - it's his responsibility to work out where he'll live, temporarily initially then more permanently. Don't waste your life like this, OP. 🌹

Shoxfordian · 20/06/2024 06:07

He's intimidating you in your own home, where you should feel safe - his behaviour scaring you when he drives is another red flag

Call women's aid, get some advice but get him out

Pickled21 · 20/06/2024 05:15

Noone can change your life but you. You wouldn't want to live with somone who sleeps in a separate room often and punches walls. I've never been in a relationship like that and frankly wouldnt accept it. You haven't got a good deal here, yes in relationships compromises have to be made but not like this. What are his positive traits?

I'd speak to family and friends so someone is present whilst you dump him. I'd change the locks. His living situation is not your problem. I'd then look for counselling because you need help seeing relationship red flags and also need to take a deeper look as to why your standards are so low you would put up with this shitty behaviour rather than be single. Take the time to work on yourself because you don't want to go from one loser to another.

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 20/06/2024 01:31

and this is what he is like before marriage
this is what he like before children
this is what he is like before you buy somewhere together

well thank goodness he has shown his true colours !

so you can pack up for him during the weekend when he is at work
and leave the stuff outside
and change the locks on YOUR home

it is his problem where he lives - maybe he would like to stay with one of his many friends that he goes out with on his days off

and if needed arrange to have a man present in YOUR home when you tell him he s moving out / the relationship is over - father / brother / uncle / cousin / male friend / best friend's husband etc there must be some one !

do NOT make excuses for his violence, it is anger not frustration and even if it was frustration frustration can break bones you know...

so no need to feel guilty that his behaviour and his actions have caused him to no longer live in your home.

saltinesandcoffeecups · 20/06/2024 01:17

Yeah… I’m not seeing what you are getting out of this relationship. If you’re happy where it is now or think you’ll be ok if it gets worse then stay in it.

It won’t get better if that is what you are hoping for.

MetaDaughter · 20/06/2024 01:16

I didn’t want to be in the car with him when he was angry with me as sometimes his driving becomes scary

Well he won’t need to hit you, will he, when he can just kill you both in a moving car?

I suspect you’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel peaceful and safe and happy.

Takenoprisoner · 20/06/2024 01:06

I resent the fact that he assigns me little jobs on the weekend, (for example he suggested that I get a sponge and tackle the limescale in the toilet before he left for work on Sunday morning – I told him to get fucked I have plans)

You absolute queen, you. More power to you.

He is stonewalling you and shutting you down and not discussing issues. I suspect because he hasn't got a good reason to be annoyed with you, but by refusing to have an adult discussion, he keeps you on the backfoot and guessing. He is too immature to be in a relationship
and is being abusive here. Get rid.

Frozensun · 20/06/2024 01:04

TheShyRoseZebra · 19/06/2024 22:10

I can’t really leave, its my apartment, so I would have to ask him to leave. This makes me feel sad and guilty, as there is very little to rent in the town where I live. Its quite a pickle. Also I don’t think he would actually go even if I did ask him to.

The punching/kicking of things is not that regular. And its only when things really blow up. I honestly, honestly don’t think he would ever hurt me. When he does these things he walks away from me to a different room. Its not like a threatening gesture, its an outlet for his frustration I guess. Its just momentarily that it freaks me out and I leave the situation.

I grew up in a household like this. The long term effects on me and my siblings is immense. There was continual walking on eggshells and the constant fear was that something would set him off (even if it was something at work or socially). I blamed my mother for not getting out and taking us for a very long time. While I now know it’s not that easy, I just wish that I’d had a childhood where I felt safe. I know you’re in a difficult position, but just think of what you deserve and how you deserve to be treated.

Caiti19 · 20/06/2024 01:03

Get. Away. ASAP.

Sossijiz · 20/06/2024 00:57

You are not safe with this man. He needs to go. Where he goes is not your problem.

ttcat37 · 20/06/2024 00:42

You need to chuck him out. This is not normal behaviour by a long margin. It’s not acceptable. He is manipulative, cruel and uses the outbursts to frighten you into silence. He expects you to do what he considers to be beneath him. He doesn’t care when you’re upset and mocks you for it. He’s not interested in addressing his own behaviour and wants you to shut up and do what he says.
Honestly, he sounds like a right prick. I think if your friends knew what he’s like they’d be saying the same. Get some mates there or family and tell him to pack. Or use the weekends when he’s working to pack his stuff and change the locks, send him a Dear John text. Don’t feel bad about him having nowhere to go- you’re not his mother and that’s his problem, he should have been nicer.

PickAChew · 19/06/2024 23:01

TheShyRoseZebra · 19/06/2024 22:10

I can’t really leave, its my apartment, so I would have to ask him to leave. This makes me feel sad and guilty, as there is very little to rent in the town where I live. Its quite a pickle. Also I don’t think he would actually go even if I did ask him to.

The punching/kicking of things is not that regular. And its only when things really blow up. I honestly, honestly don’t think he would ever hurt me. When he does these things he walks away from me to a different room. Its not like a threatening gesture, its an outlet for his frustration I guess. Its just momentarily that it freaks me out and I leave the situation.

A violent bully not being able to find anything else affordable to rent isn't your problem. If he was a decent man, he wouldn't need to find somewhere else, would he?

The punching and kicking of things shouldn't happen EVER. One day he will punch or kick YOU.

PickAChew · 19/06/2024 22:57

He wants you to be a nice little housewife while he does big man things. Fuck that shit.