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AIBU thinking of leaving an "ok" relationship

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summerwentaway · 20/08/2024 17:05

Been with DP for several years and there are a few things bothering me. On the whole I do enjoy spending time with him and he is probably my favourite person but I keep having niggles of is this all my life is going to be. One big thing is that he never treats me to anything, never bought a dinner out that wasn't 50/50 or my treat, doesn't buy thoughtful things like a chocolate bar or favourite wine from the shop and would ask me to pay more for food shop if I bought a few toiletries of my own etc. He doesn't split the household chores and I do the daily grind while he will cut the grass and odd DIY job when required. We rarely go out with my friends and family but see his family on a weekly basis. It was my birthday last week and he got me a gift but didn't wish me happy birthday on the day and was irritated that it upset me when I raised it. I know things could be a lot worse and he does have good qualities but I'm almost fantasizing about a relationship with someone who appreciates me more, yet wondering if I am being high maintenance?

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summerwentaway · 20/08/2024 17:40

LittleBirdd · 20/08/2024 17:36

Do you work?

Yes both of us work full time

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Babychewtoy · 20/08/2024 17:39

It doesn’t sound great to be honest. It sounds like you know you should leave really but are scared to (understandably).

You don’t read many threads about men getting less selfish and inflexible as they age, so you can probably assume it will get worse not better.

summerwentaway · 20/08/2024 17:36

JennyForeigner · 20/08/2024 17:08

It's that thing about what will you do with your one wild and precious life right? We all struggle with it, but is once a week with his family and not even getting a happy birthday good enough for your one wild and precious life?

That's definitely what I am struggling with but you wonder if you're just thinking the grass is always greener! x

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LittleBirdd · 20/08/2024 17:36

Do you work?

IdLikeToBeAFraser · 20/08/2024 17:20

So, when you're just hanging around and chatting, it's fine. But....

-he's financially stingy (unless he's earning a lot less than you, in which case I guess it could be considered taht he's cautious).

  • he has no itnerest in socialising with your friends and family
  • He insists you socialise with HIS friends and family. A lot.
  • He doesn't pull his weight with day-to-day chores
Honestly, I'm not seeing the attraction at all. You'd be better off as friends, meeting up for a drink or dinner every couple of weeks and exchanging text messages and memes.
KimberleyClark · 20/08/2024 17:13

If he won’t treat you to a meal out but lets you treat him, that’s a red flag.

Leave.

TastelessMiserySand · 20/08/2024 17:10

OP, I had a relationship like this years ago, and didn't feel I could leave without a better reason. But then I saw a random piece of art on the Internet, with the legend 'You get what you settle for.' written across it. For me that was a lightbulb moment. I was 30 and didn't want this situation to be the rest of my life. We broke up, moved on (he remarried a couple of years later to a great woman) and I've never looked back. Life is short.
Good luck OP x

JennyForeigner · 20/08/2024 17:08

It's that thing about what will you do with your one wild and precious life right? We all struggle with it, but is once a week with his family and not even getting a happy birthday good enough for your one wild and precious life?

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