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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:
Bingbangboo · 07/04/2025 14:02

He manufactured a row so he can go to Thailand whilst you are broken up and do whatever he likes.
I am assuming you meant he previously had sex with multiple prostitutes (rather than other holiday-makers). Why would you want to be in a relationship or sleep with anyone who does that? Protect your own sexual health and don't get back together with him.

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.

sarahbear87 · 07/04/2025 14:00

outerspacepotato · 07/04/2025 13:38

I can't help but notice he's breaking up with you before another trip to Thailand.

nailed it. he's started a fight so has an excuse to end the relationship in time for his trip to Thailand. his loss op he sounds like a right turd you are better off out of it.

meridiana · 07/04/2025 13:59

BaronessEllarawrosaurus · 07/04/2025 13:57

Neither of you behaved well. He's not financially controlling because you don't have a shared finance that he's controlling. I do think your expectations that he was paying for your shopping was wrong. Threw him out - asked him to leave is just semantics. However he really is obnoxious and you need to end it. You didn't deserve the things he said but your behavior wasn't perfect either

I agree my behaviour wasn’t perfect at all, I feel really bad about it.

I don’t think I was clear in my most, I didn’t expect him to pay or ask him to. I was irritated that he had referred to it as my food, when I was cooking it for the both of us and he’d be eating the majority of it.

OP posts:
bettydavieseyes · 07/04/2025 13:58

My only wish for you is that you had dumped him first and blocked him instead of being the one who's clearly upset and questioning yourself. So, you were a bit childish, it doesn't matter. He's an absolute arsehole. Never go back!
He's stingy, weird and abusive. He earns 5x what you earn and he's off to Thailand while you're stuck at home cleaning up after a lemon drizzle cake which He took home like a prat. I hope he hasnt broken your car seat OP.
Let him do what he likes in Thailand, who cares..he's gross.

BaronessEllarawrosaurus · 07/04/2025 13:57

Neither of you behaved well. He's not financially controlling because you don't have a shared finance that he's controlling. I do think your expectations that he was paying for your shopping was wrong. Threw him out - asked him to leave is just semantics. However he really is obnoxious and you need to end it. You didn't deserve the things he said but your behavior wasn't perfect either

MarioLink · 07/04/2025 13:57

He sounds horrible. Imagine how awful things would be financially if you ever moved in together or married. You're better off getting out now.

PoisedNewt · 07/04/2025 13:57

If there is a chance he has slept with other women, get yourself tested.

pikkumyy77 · 07/04/2025 13:57

Dod you think that giving him “permission “ to shag around gave you some kind of control over your feelings or over the “.relationship?” That was an illusion. You aren’t in a real relationship —not in one and not heading towards one—and whether you give him permission or not he will choose to do whatever he wants.

Macaroni46 · 07/04/2025 13:55

meridiana · 07/04/2025 13:28

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

You were not wrong for asking him to leave. His behaviour sounds toxic.
On its own, taking home half the cake sounds reasonable but overall I’d say you’re best rid of him. It sounds like he was resentful at paying for things.

deeahgwitch · 07/04/2025 13:55

You should have told him how much the electricity or gas cost to bake the cake- you’re well rid.
I hate miserliness ☹️

Timefortulips · 07/04/2025 13:54

meridiana · 07/04/2025 13:42

Thank you for responding.

I had told him prior to him going away, that I did not want to beg exclusive. I didn’t know who long he would be gone for and knew I’d drive myself crazy wondering what he was up to.

He was also absolutely fine with me being involved with other men if I wanted to.

Mmm... This still says to me that it was a case of "he's going to shag around anyway, may as well say I'm ok with it". I mean you do you, but it doesn't sound like the most promising start to what's turned out to be a miserable relationship.

Balloonhearts · 07/04/2025 13:52

You both sound about 14.

ARO0607 · 07/04/2025 13:52

Stingy AND abusive. You’ve dodged a bullet. He’ll be back, and I hope you tell him where to go.

Lost20211 · 07/04/2025 13:50

If your friend told you all this, what advice would you give?

StrangerThings1 · 07/04/2025 13:49

Mischance · 07/04/2025 13:47

He was travelling and in hostels so I think there’s a lot of sex going on in general there. - is that not sufficient to be rid of him?

Never mind his meanness.

Exactly…..I would have got rid of him a long time ago

StrangerThings1 · 07/04/2025 13:47

meridiana · 07/04/2025 13:42

Thank you for responding.

I had told him prior to him going away, that I did not want to beg exclusive. I didn’t know who long he would be gone for and knew I’d drive myself crazy wondering what he was up to.

He was also absolutely fine with me being involved with other men if I wanted to.

So he hooks up with other women and is fine with you hooking up with other men……this is not a relationship that I would want any involvement in and certainly wouldn’t want a child to be part of

Raise your standards

Mischance · 07/04/2025 13:47

He was travelling and in hostels so I think there’s a lot of sex going on in general there. - is that not sufficient to be rid of him?

Never mind his meanness.

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 07/04/2025 13:45

Oh my goodness ! you do not want this man anywhere in your child's life !!!
Thank goodness it is over...

pikkumyy77 · 07/04/2025 13:45

What is to be gained, in your mind, in submitting to this toxic man who shags around in Thailand and throws any smidge of generosity back in your face if there is a quarrel? He will always rebut you by either fleeing to screw someone else or throwing his “gift” of money or attention back in your face. Thats his pattern. If you are at all “demanding “ ie assert yourself then he will force you to grovel to get the upper hand.

ImmortalSnowman · 07/04/2025 13:45

meridiana · 07/04/2025 13:40

Since we have been official we have been for three meals out, he has paid for two and I paid for myself for one.

We haven’t been out for a dinner since Valentine’s Day.

He was travelling and in hostels so I think there’s a lot of sex going on in general there.

Doesn't sound like you've been together long and are at very different life stages. He's still travelling and staying in hostels, care free and earns well.

You have a child and earn significantly less. It's never a good idea to date someone so different financially, when you have a child.

Block him on everything and ignore and delete any messages he manages to get through to you. You aren't compatible. Move on and prioritise your child for now.

Rickrolypoly · 07/04/2025 13:45

Ffs woman, just walk away from this creep and do better for yourself and your son. You are barely official with this guy and already have him baking cakes with your child.
He's not the one, he is not even nearly the one. The relationship is toxic and abusive.
It's over now so please, for your sake and the sake of your poor child, leave it over!!

Fluffydolittle · 07/04/2025 13:44

Ps

Men do this crap all the time. Manipulate a situation so they’re the victim and then they can go do what they like guilt free. They’ll even blame the woman for their cheating.

It would almost be funny how lame they are, if we didn’t have to live amongst them

RechargeableGnu · 07/04/2025 13:44

He's a selfish dick.

You're a drama queen.

A toxic combination.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 07/04/2025 13:44

meridiana · 07/04/2025 13:38

When he ended things I also acted as if I didn’t care, e.g. said byeeee and made out I was laughing. Inside I was devastated but didn’t want to appear that way. I didn’t want to beg. So I think this made him feel even more disrespected and contributed to him losing his rag with me.

I shouldn’t have antagonised him and been honest about how I felt instead of acting like I didn’t care.

Keep acting like that. You don't care. He was a spiteful prick and you're better off without him putting your life at risk when he comes back from Thailand from the risky, at least abused/trafficked/enslaved and probably underage girls he's going to have sex with on his Rapists' Tourist Trail.