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Things DP said to me while on holiday

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noodlewoo · 08/10/2024 07:01

Commented on what I was wearing to the airport. He said “you could have made more of an effort. “look at all these girls wearing trendy clothes. You need to start wearing clothes like that” I mean we literally had just got to the airport to go on holiday. Not a great start

Then when we got there he continued to point out what other women were wearing. “I like those gym leggings and sets” Don’t you wish you could wear stuff like that”

Continued to remind me that when we get home I need to get back on my diet. Maybe this is where I’m being sensitive because he said “for your sake not mine”

Then he asked if he thought people would put us together. Wasn’t sure what he meant so I asked him. He said well do you think people would think either of us were punching.

I sometimes have trouble with my back where it “goes” We were on a boat trip and when it was time to get off and stand up I said ouch and told him my back had a little twinge. He said “don’t start”

Then on the morning we were due to go home I came on my period and said I was “angin” for people who don’t know what that means it basically means disgusting

I’ve come home feeling a bit shitty and unloved but I’m not sure if I’m being over sensitive. Seems like he possibly doesn’t find me attractive which if that’s the case then fair enough but how would this make others feel?

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HelenInHeels · 10/10/2024 00:45

Mamanyt · 09/10/2024 23:21

It has been my experience over the past 71 years that at LEAST 95% of people who say, "I'm telling you this for your own good," are NOT, in fact telling me a damned thing for my own good, they are telling me to shame me in some way, and don't give a rat's patootie (means "arse" in US, not sure about there) about my own good. Up to and including my ex. Which is one of the top five reasons that he IS an ex. No one should live with someone who belittles them.

I'm glad you said that. I've been wondering what Dawn O'Porter's ridiculous Twitter handle actually means.

As for the idiot the OP is saddled with he's a pointless waste of space.

MarvellousMonsters · 10/10/2024 00:36

noodlewoo · 08/10/2024 09:00

I know you’re all right but it’s just hard to believe because I know if I have a talk with him and tell him how horrible he’s been and how he’s made me feel, he’ll tell me I’m wrong, that he’s said these things for me, he didn’t mean them in a bad way etc. That’s the fustrating thing because I know who’s right in this situation but he will switch things round on to me. I’m going to speak to him tonight and be forceful and make my feelings clear

This is called gaslighting and is a form of domestic abuse.

He sounds horrible, and I think you deserve much better

Jillybloop393 · 09/10/2024 23:32

What an arrogant, rude piece of work your partner is. How dare he speak to you in such a way?! You really don't deserve to be treated in that manner - no one does. Would you not be better off without him, and therefore able to find someone that values you? Sending hugs - please don't let him continue to disrespect you.

Mamanyt · 09/10/2024 23:21

It has been my experience over the past 71 years that at LEAST 95% of people who say, "I'm telling you this for your own good," are NOT, in fact telling me a damned thing for my own good, they are telling me to shame me in some way, and don't give a rat's patootie (means "arse" in US, not sure about there) about my own good. Up to and including my ex. Which is one of the top five reasons that he IS an ex. No one should live with someone who belittles them.

TotHappy · 09/10/2024 23:20

After only reading the op, I actually muttered out loud 'Fucking cheeky twat'.

He is so in the wrong, OP. Have you spoken to him?

twohotwaterbottles · 09/10/2024 23:12

SerenityNowInsanityLater · 08/10/2024 07:04

OP, you need to have MNHQ edit your title to read "Things ex-DP said to me while on holiday".

This wins the internet this week 🙌

Desperatetomotivate · 09/10/2024 23:09

I’ll speak bluntly, your partner is a t&&sser. No one should be spoke to like that, he has no respect for you, no love for you and talks to you like dirt. If your daughter or friend told you their partner said this you would say to get rid. I don’t care if he’s got a gold plated k@@b or is “usually amazing”, this is downright vile behaviour and no one deserves it.

Mygrandkidsaregreat · 09/10/2024 22:43

It starts like this,emotional abuse. He’ll go to ruin any self esteem you still have and then blame you for being how you are without self esteem which he’s got rid of and it’s made you easier to manipulate.
A partnership works if you build each other up not try and destroy them.
you are worth more than this.he’ll probably sabotage any diet you go on and if you do succeed he’ll start saying he likes girls with a bit of meat on them!
Get out while you still have some self respect left.
I’ve worked with abused women so know something of this.

Normallynumb · 09/10/2024 22:37

He has ground you down by chipping away at your self esteem with these nasty comments, and got you thinking you're insensitive . It's him, not you.
I think he gets a kick out of putting you down but please realise you are worth so much more than this
I promise you and DC will thrive without him
You are a carer for your DS which is really tough and he should have your back
Don't let him twist your words when you ask him to leave He will try
Life's too short, and you're still so young

NannaKaren · 09/10/2024 22:28

Dump the wanker

WomanFromTheNorth · 09/10/2024 22:07

Please leave this horrible man. Don't let your children grow up thinking this is what a normal relationship looks like.

Mt61 · 09/10/2024 21:59

Mt61 · 09/10/2024 21:54

What prick? I’d be off like a shot, then slim down & get fit for myself

& why do you call him DP when he talks to you like that?

Mt61 · 09/10/2024 21:54

What prick? I’d be off like a shot, then slim down & get fit for myself

Holidaysrule · 09/10/2024 21:43

He is a disrespectful, arrogant prick. He is making it very clear that he thinks he can do “better” than you and has no idea that actually, with his attitude, he is extremely unattractive. I would go so far as to say he is repulsive. Not to worry op, since he can obviously do so much better, he won’t mind fucking off then, will he? Don’t let the door hit his delusional arse when you kick him out of it.

superplumb · 09/10/2024 21:43

So he's perving at other women in front of you, then doesn't even hide it uses it as an excuse to put you down?
He's a cunt. Imagine if your friend told you what you've written..what advice would you give them?

andthat · 09/10/2024 21:41

The bigger question to ask is why on earth you would ever imagine that you were being over sensitive in the face of this horrific behaviour?!

Focus on that.
Then make steps to leave.
And raise your bar for next time.

HallidayJones6779 · 09/10/2024 21:33

I hope you have come to see, OP, that you’re not the problem; he is. What a horrid man. Please know you are better than this and he doesn’t deserve you. Please get rid of him and be kind to yourself,

Elizo · 09/10/2024 21:32

This is unbelievably crap way to treat you. Please don't put up with it any longer. What does he look like anyway??!! Probably rubbish

cuddlebear · 09/10/2024 21:30

He’s a proper piece of 💩 isn’t he?

Dump him and move on to a much improved life.

2Rideacockhorseofcourse · 09/10/2024 21:16

The thing that you really need to remind yourself of op, is that there are blokes out there who are really nice. This twat is not one of them. Sometimes, when your confidence has been eroded, it can make you feel the things like you’ve said “not sure if you’re being over sensitive.” You are absolutely not
being over sensitive. He is eroding your confidence & making you feel unworthy. You are not unworthy. You need to get rid of him & concentrate on things that make you feel good to get your confidence back. He is an utter scum bag. Good luck & have faith in yourself. Flowers

Julimia · 09/10/2024 21:16

For goodness sake give him a taste of his own medicine. Answer him back, comment on his appearance and less attractive features. Stand up for yourself...please.!!

DisabledDemon · 09/10/2024 21:12

The appropriate response to this is, 'You're no fucking oil painting yourself, you tosser.'

WigglyVonWaggly · 09/10/2024 21:11

My ex behaved like this. Not my husband. That’s why one is the ex and one is not. He’s telling you loud and clear how he feels about you, but it’s actually you that can do better. Not him.

ClassyJen · 09/10/2024 20:57

big mistake

Things DP said to me while on holiday
helen32 · 09/10/2024 20:55

He’s an arsehole. Dump him.
Hes the one ‘punching’