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Was my boyfriend within his rights to say these cruel things to me?

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meridiana · 07/04/2025 13:19

This may be long, but I’ll try and keep it short.

I have spent this morning extremely distressed, I’m questioning everything including my worth. I feel like a waste of space, from what he had said. I’m too upset to see the situation for what it is.

BF and I had been a bit on and off, but decided to make this official and things had been pretty much smooth sailing from then. We had one argument, that was resolved after we both agreed it was a misunderstanding.

We’ve had very minor disagreements, but no arguments aside from that until yesterday.

He makes significantly more than me, this around 5x more. We don’t live together. He tends to pay for meals out etc. and likes to treat me with things like flowers, but I have never asked for him to pay for anything. I do also pay for myself for other things too.

When we were shopping he had separated our things and said ‘I’ll put your things separately’ referring to the ingredients for our dinner that I was going to cook. He usually eats the majority of our meals (understandably), so I was slightly irritated by this and told him that, but it wasn’t a big deal.

The next day, he made a lemon drizzle cake with my son (he paid for the ingredients) and said he was going to take it home, since he had paid for it and had baked it. I had pointed out this feels like a bit of a double standard, a bit irritating but again not a big deal. He says that he pays for a lot of things for me, I agreed. He then said he spends about £200 per month on me, for which I categorically disagreed. He said he wasn’t going to buy me anything again.

A few minutes later I asked how long until the cake was done, he told me and I said ok when it’s finished you can leave. I was upset and didn’t want him there.

I heard a bang as he left, and I thought he had thrown my son’s car seat into the house, I text him to say it was childish but he says he didn’t throw it and I believe him.

He sent me a text saying that until I apologise, not to contact him. I said I won’t be contacting him then as I don’t feel the needs to apologise, he said ok. I took this as things ending. I then said something along the lines of ‘enjoy fucking the ladies in Thailand’ (I’m not proud of this) as he’s going there this week. I have been feeling stressed about him going as he went last year, and we weren’t together but still somewhat involved and he slept with many people and lied to me about having feeling for another woman. He was well within his rights to do so, as he was single, but it was a point of vulnerability for me. I feel bad that I even said it, and have apologised more than once.

He said he wasn’t ending things, and then ignored me for six hours while he was with friends, I was really upset by this.

He reached out today via text and said he wanted an apology for kicking him out, I said I wasn’t sorry so I wasn’t going to apologise. I said I didn’t feel I’d kicked him out, just asked him to leave as I felt upset and like the day was ruined.

We have previously agreed that we should tackle things head on, so I wasn’t wrong to ask him to leave but I think because I was so upset from the events of the past 12ish hours I couldn’t see it for what it was. I didn’t feel sorry because I was upset and angry.

He then ended things with me, as he feels I am a poor communicator, I am deliberately difficult and speak to him disrespectfully. He feels I have grossly disrespected him.

Things between us had been really lovely until this, so I was taken aback that he’d ended it.

During these exchanges I haven’t been nasty, raised my voice, sworn etc.

He has now said I am a vile person, I am toxic, I am like a dark cloud of sadness, I’m incapable of being happy, and I am not capable of a healthy relationship because of my ‘parents’ fucked up relationship’ growing up. He has told me to fuck off multiple times, that I’m manipulative.

I’ve told him how hurtful I have found his words, and that I really don’t feel them to be true. I am happy, and lots of people comment on my positivity.

He said “You think your actions have nothing to do with how I’ve been?” when referring to how he has spoken to me.

I really just need a fresh pair of eyes please. I acknowledge I have contributed to this, I should have behaved in a better way. It was a blip, but I didn’t see it as a massive deal.

I am genuinely sorry for how I’ve behaved, and I am trying and want to be a good partner. I feel really guilty that I’ve upset him and pushed him to this point.

OP posts:
cakeandteaandcake · 07/04/2025 14:30

meridiana · 07/04/2025 13:28

I also meant to say I was wrong for asking him to leave.

You were not. Not at all.

Endofyear · 07/04/2025 14:30

I honestly couldn't be bothered with this level of drama 🙄 if you're falling out over who pays for the dinner things and cake ingredients, this is not a healthy relationship. The who said what to whom and who's being the most unreasonable is immaterial really. The fact that you are having these petty arguments over nothing makes me think you both need to grow up. Block him and move on.

Mrsttcno1 · 07/04/2025 14:28

It sounds like neither of you behaved very well in all this to be honest

AnonymousBleep · 07/04/2025 14:27

I only got halfway through the post. OMG OP, why are you with this cretin? Get rid!

Mizztikle · 07/04/2025 14:22

He's a very weird guy, he's majorly gaslighting you and unfortunately I think he'll come crawling back when he gets home and you'll take him back.
You don't sound like you're done with him at all but please, for you're own safety make sure he gets tested before you sleep with him again.

ItGhoul · 07/04/2025 14:22

Reading your follow-up posts, the whole relationship sounds toxic on both sides.

Purplecatshopaholic · 07/04/2025 14:22

Tbh I stopped reading after cake-gate! Tight twat. Be glad you are rid op.

greengreyblue · 07/04/2025 14:21

I’ve only read half of your op. Get rid.

Glittertwins · 07/04/2025 14:20

andHelenknowsimmiserablenow · 07/04/2025 13:36

Maybe he was just spoiling for a fight that would lead to one of you finishing the relationship so that he can go to Thailand with no ties.
You will be better off without him.

I think this is correct too.

Wellshellsbells · 07/04/2025 14:19

PrincessOfPreschool · 07/04/2025 14:01

I think he started being mean to you (regarding money) as he wanted to push you into breaking up with him before he went away. It worked! So he can somehow feel better about himself when he sleeps around because you broke it off, not him.

Then he comes out with the most horrible, unprovoked stuff about you. OP, you are so much better off without him. I'm sure your confidence will improve. Please don't take him back after his little shagathon/ holiday is over.

I was coming on to post this! He’s started an argument so he can go and be with other women on his holidays

Silverstars21 · 07/04/2025 14:17

Sorry OP but this sounds like his decision to end things with you is because he intends to make the most of his time in Thailand. He took the opportunity of picking on you with the intention of ending things. Sadly there are people who aren't capable of being in a monogamous relationship. I hope you find someone more suitable. Stay strong.💐

rainbowstardrops · 07/04/2025 14:17

Neither of you have behaved well but as others have pointed out, it’s interesting that he’s dumped you before his Thailand trip. Probably so he can have guilt free shags and then will probably come crawling back once he’s home. Yuk.

viques · 07/04/2025 14:15

Do you really want to spend your life with someone who quibbles over the cost of ingredients for a blumming cake!

When someone is shouting from the rooftops that they are tighter than a fly’s arse then listen to them and save yourself a lifetime of snippy comments, spiteful remarks, petty arguments and door slamming tantrums. He clearly has huge issues about money and doesn’t sound like someone who will compromise, make budgets or stick to agreements about finances.

StopStartStop · 07/04/2025 14:13

Why are you allowing this tight-fisted git near you and your son? The trash has taken itself out. Rejoice.

thepariscrimefiles · 07/04/2025 14:13

Honestly, you and your child are better off without him. His behaviour in Thailand was really sleazy, even though you weren't a couple at the time.

You've binned him. Keep him in the bin.

ConnieSlow · 07/04/2025 14:12

Have a word with yourself. You have a child and you are running after a man like him, having this man around your child and engaging in this petty and messed up relationship when your priority should be your child?

you also suspect him of engaging in horrid sexual activities and you still took him back. He may be an awful person but he has no responsibility to your child, only YOU. And choose better for who you have in your kids life.

skyeisthelimit · 07/04/2025 14:11

just block him on all possible channels. you are clearly not compatible and you both need to move on.

Merryoldgoat · 07/04/2025 14:11

Things between us had been really lovely until this

You’re kidding yourself. They were not.

He’s tight and nasty.

TwinklyRoseTurtle · 07/04/2025 14:10

You’re better off without him. You have done nothing wrong. He is cheap and showing his true colours. Who counts how much they have spent on someone. Now he’s gaslighting you to think it’s your fault. I’m sure he will be back in touch after his holiday but if I was you OP I wouldn’t answer him and move on with your life.

beAsensible1 · 07/04/2025 14:10

god. just leave it. you keep going on and off for a reason.

Wishitsnows · 07/04/2025 14:07

Don’t feel bad and whatever you do don’t get back with him. You can do better. If he really earned 5 times the amount you do why is he penny pinching over the price of cake ingredients?!

EuclidianGeometryFan · 07/04/2025 14:05

Your posts concentrate too much on how it actually ended, who texted last, who dumped who, who has blocked who.
That is all irrelevant.
You may have a tiny smidgen of hurt pride if you think he dumped you rather than you dumped him first, but really, it is totally unimportant.

What is important is that he is now out of your life.
Do NOT let him worm his way back in.

In future, don't let anyone meet your son for at least a year or two years into the relationship. It is very, very bad for children to watch their parents have a stream of new relationships, let alone be involved in spending time with new adults who just come and go and they have no say in it.

Look for a partner who treats you as an equal, not someone who showers you with unwanted gifts and treats then throws that back in your face during an argument.

kellygoeswest · 07/04/2025 14:05

PrincessOfPreschool · 07/04/2025 14:01

I think he started being mean to you (regarding money) as he wanted to push you into breaking up with him before he went away. It worked! So he can somehow feel better about himself when he sleeps around because you broke it off, not him.

Then he comes out with the most horrible, unprovoked stuff about you. OP, you are so much better off without him. I'm sure your confidence will improve. Please don't take him back after his little shagathon/ holiday is over.

This is the answer - I've seen this play out so many times. It feels like there should be more to it, but honestly it's sometimes just as simple for this.

I know it's cliche but honestly he's seriously done you a favour in the long term.

GeorgeMichaelsCat · 07/04/2025 14:05

I think he engineered this as he is off to Thailand next week and wants to act like a single man.

Sorry this happened to you💐

DisneyTokyoNewbie · 07/04/2025 14:02

Stay away from him. Don't contact him. Don't let him back once he's had his holiday. Block and move on. Your silence will bother him more than your words ever will.