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ForBetterForWorseOrNot · 11/07/2024 02:18

15 years and two kids down the line into out relationship, 6 weeks until our wedding and his on about calling the whole thing off because his not happy how I haven't lost the weight he wants me to before the wedding. Apparently I have made absolutely no effort. Doesn't matter that I have organised the whole thing whilst working a full time job, learning a new role in a job I hate because he wanted me to find something that pays better.

My hen is supposed to be this weekend with my bf, his sil his dm, his eldest niece and a couple others mainly his family. Everything was fine earlier today. His said so many times how I've not lost the weight but that he loves me anyway and I know his going to marry me either way. Currently on holiday with the kids, his taken a few photos today, zoomed in on me, sent them to me this evening and resulted to silent treatment. When I asked him about it he said I've made no effort at all about my weight and that his going to message everyone saying due to unforseen circumstances the wedding is off.

Right now I'm not sure I want to marry him after this. But if he does would it be wrong to tell people exactly what's happened and tell him the house is going on the market. How can you tell your partner of 15 years she's overweight (size 16 to 18) and your calling off the wedding that's 6 weeks away to callingvher babe in the same sentence. He was literally cuddling up to me in the pub watching the England match 5 hours ago.

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DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 24/07/2024 00:41

I think he must have done this on purpose.

I can't help thinking it would be very difficult to walk down the aisle thinking of his mean comments and then stand opposite listening to him saying his vows and proclaiming his love.

Staringatthewalljustmeagain · 22/07/2024 18:52

He’s a cunt. Nothing about that will make you stronger.

Mtlso · 22/07/2024 18:21

What doesn’t kill your makes you stronger? No, being with someone like this does kill you slowly over time. Think of the frog in the pot of cold water analogy. The frog is slowly boiled alive and doesn’t realise as it’s so gradual. For the love of god please don’t marry this man. Not even if he’s a millionaire footballer.

Soosi · 17/07/2024 21:52

As 1492757084 said. This is what you need to do.

user1492757084 · 17/07/2024 14:07

He's not worth it. He's not treating you like he wants to love, honour and cherish you, just as you are.
Ask him to examine the marriage vows. (The old fashioned ones) Tell him he has a week to decide whether he can agree to the marriage vows and that if he can't genuinely love you fat then you will call the wedding off and put the house up for sale.

PartySuziPlease · 17/07/2024 13:53

How are you ,OP? X

NotAnotherChuffingUsername · 15/07/2024 13:20

Tulipsareredvioletsarebue · 14/07/2024 14:53

ARE you on GLUE?

😂

Diddlyumptious · 15/07/2024 11:31

I can only imagine how hard this is for you. Please remember you are beautiful just how you are, you are stronger than you think you are, you've got this and what ever decision you make whilst so very very hard, you will be OK. Good luck

PepsiMaxPerfect · 15/07/2024 08:11

OP needs to run for the hills as far as I can see; who wants to be with a partner who is that shallow and obviously too far up their own backside to care two hoots about anyone else but themselves

> The end is just the beginning
Running for the hills WILL just open up a new/different can of worms & problems
(the end of problems)

Taking THOSE worms & problems somewhere else
(beginning of a new/different can of worms & problems)-

The OP just NEEDS a different screenin process - keep on running and starting again is just a cycle. NOT resolvin the actual issue, simply moving the problem somewhere else. Screen BETTER so the problem will NOT keep on happenin

cazcaz2 · 15/07/2024 04:32

Yes i'd say EXACTLY that to them and then i'd call off wedding myself, reclaim any monies already paid and take the kids on holiday, without him.After throwing out his stuff & changing locks of course.What a bloody loser he is.WHY would you ''love him to bits"?? He is an insulting unfeeling moron.

Pelsall116 · 14/07/2024 15:40

GoogleWhacked · 14/07/2024 11:53

I still don't get what the fuck you're on about! And your shouting every second word makes it even harder to read.

By the way.... a marriage is "for life", a wedding is for 1 day.

I am glad I am not the only person who hasn't a scooby-doo what @PepsiMaxPerfect is on about; personally I am totally baffled. OP needs to run for the hills as far as I can see; who wants to be with a partner who is that shallow and obviously too far up their own backside to care two hoots about anyone else but themselves

Tulipsareredvioletsarebue · 14/07/2024 14:53

PepsiMaxPerfect · 14/07/2024 10:45

The end is JUST the beginning
Do U KNOW the divorce rate
All divorces START with marriage

ARE you on GLUE?

GoogleWhacked · 14/07/2024 11:53

PepsiMaxPerfect · 13/07/2024 19:49

A wedding is NOT just a single day.
Anybody CAN B in the pictures.
A wedding IS the rest of UR life.
> use THAT, as motivation.
Go AHEAD with the wedding AS planned.
> Join Slimming World / similar 4 U - lose the weight because U WANT 2
Feel good about URself AGAIN - U WILL also attrack LOT`S of guys - show him WHAT he IS missing - U can THEN do as U please - having WON the battle.
He WILL B balding AND getting a belly - SHOW him WHAT he IS missin out on

I still don't get what the fuck you're on about! And your shouting every second word makes it even harder to read.

By the way.... a marriage is "for life", a wedding is for 1 day.

DreamsDoComeTrue1974 · 14/07/2024 11:29

Not unreasonable. However I suggest a better text would be along the lines of ... x wants to call the wedding off because I haven't achieved his target bridal weight. I have also decided that this is a great suggestion as I don't want to controlled in any way (weight or job). Have a fab time and remember, send him the bill!

PepsiMaxPerfect · 14/07/2024 10:45

PepsiMaxPerfect · 14/07/2024 10:42

Exactly - Flirting IS FUN
Get the attention OF guys - ENJOY the drinks, the complements
OP clearly NOT desperate 2 settle down - play the dating game
It does NOT have 2 B goin ANYWHERE

The end is JUST the beginning
Do U KNOW the divorce rate
All divorces START with marriage

PepsiMaxPerfect · 14/07/2024 10:42

NotAnotherChuffingUsername · 14/07/2024 07:57

Yes, OP clearly needs to do exactly what her fiance is demanding in order to teach him a lesson. With the added bonus that she may attract a load of other men who are just as shallow as he is.....

Exactly - Flirting IS FUN
Get the attention OF guys - ENJOY the drinks, the complements
OP clearly NOT desperate 2 settle down - play the dating game
It does NOT have 2 B goin ANYWHERE

NotAnotherChuffingUsername · 14/07/2024 07:57

PepsiMaxPerfect · 13/07/2024 19:49

A wedding is NOT just a single day.
Anybody CAN B in the pictures.
A wedding IS the rest of UR life.
> use THAT, as motivation.
Go AHEAD with the wedding AS planned.
> Join Slimming World / similar 4 U - lose the weight because U WANT 2
Feel good about URself AGAIN - U WILL also attrack LOT`S of guys - show him WHAT he IS missing - U can THEN do as U please - having WON the battle.
He WILL B balding AND getting a belly - SHOW him WHAT he IS missin out on

Yes, OP clearly needs to do exactly what her fiance is demanding in order to teach him a lesson. With the added bonus that she may attract a load of other men who are just as shallow as he is.....

PepsiMaxPerfect · 13/07/2024 19:49

GoogleWhacked · 13/07/2024 10:15

What are you on about????

A wedding is NOT just a single day.
Anybody CAN B in the pictures.
A wedding IS the rest of UR life.
> use THAT, as motivation.
Go AHEAD with the wedding AS planned.
> Join Slimming World / similar 4 U - lose the weight because U WANT 2
Feel good about URself AGAIN - U WILL also attrack LOT`S of guys - show him WHAT he IS missing - U can THEN do as U please - having WON the battle.
He WILL B balding AND getting a belly - SHOW him WHAT he IS missin out on

Thepeopleversuswork · 13/07/2024 16:54

Although I can see the practical advantages of getting married to this arsehole from a financial perspective I imagine divorcing him will be a living hell. You are looking at having to suck this sort of bullshit up through the duration of the wedding and honeymoon (with digs left, right and centre about your weight) and then wait a couple of years and he will raise merry hell.

I honestly don’t think its worth it even for the money.

Fuck him off now. Anything is better than letting this odious little man think he has won.

MagicFarawayTea · 13/07/2024 16:16

Unfortunately, this is why you should get a ring on your finger before having kids. He’s strung you along for 15 years, I’m guessing putting off the commitment of marriage for one reason or another. And now you’re 6 weeks away from the wedding he’s resorting to personal insults about your weight as the reason to cancel.
I would suggest you could lose the weight of this gaslighting tosser as a way of feeling better. Surely being single is better than tolerating this behaviour?

Pinkheffalump · 13/07/2024 15:45

Believe me if you marry him you will regret it for the rest of your life. I was married to a 'man' like this for 20 years until I saw the light. Ditch him now and save yourself a lot of heartbreak.

PepsiMaxPerfect · 13/07/2024 14:33

bloomingbonkerz · 13/07/2024 11:00

He’s a Narcissist plain and simple read your post back to yourself
you are doing a job you hate for him FOR HIM?? Tell this cockwomble that you’ve decided you don’t wanna marry his horrible mean ass and kick him to the curb!!

That IS probably what he WANTS.
> The aim here IS 2 make U collapse and get rid of HIM.
It IS about the settlement - If U get rid of HIM - he IS the WINNER.

PepsiMaxPerfect · 13/07/2024 13:21

bloomingbonkerz · 13/07/2024 11:00

He’s a Narcissist plain and simple read your post back to yourself
you are doing a job you hate for him FOR HIM?? Tell this cockwomble that you’ve decided you don’t wanna marry his horrible mean ass and kick him to the curb!!

ACTUALLY bloomingbonkerz you r doin a job hates, for SELF

The job doin, just makes feel better and good about self.
There is NO such thing as a selfless good dead

chubbychopsticks · 13/07/2024 13:02

I’m sorry, but is he Perfect? Is he a ripped God, wealthy, kind, charming and totally loves you unconditionally? What? No? Maybe this is what he needs to change to be worthy of marrying you?

vulvacious · 13/07/2024 12:25

He doesn’t love you. You deserve proper love. Stay away from that shit bag of a man.

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