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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:
RampantIvy · 08/04/2025 08:42

meridiana · 08/04/2025 08:12

Update:

He wants to get back together and believed we can save our relationship.

He says he won’t apologise for the nasty things he said, because it’s my fault he said them because I wound him up and up and he eventually exploded.

Oh, for goodness sake, don't do it.

He is a gaslighting bully. If you get back with him he will not stay celibate on holiday, likely give you an STI and continue to treat you badly.

Please pick your self respect up off the floor and tell him it isn't happening, and block him on ALL platforms of communication. You aren't being a great role model for your child.

Burngreave · 08/04/2025 08:42

meridiana · 08/04/2025 08:12

Update:

He wants to get back together and believed we can save our relationship.

He says he won’t apologise for the nasty things he said, because it’s my fault he said them because I wound him up and up and he eventually exploded.

Text book. He’s not even original.

I assume you told him where to go?

WhenYouSayNothingAtAll · 08/04/2025 08:39

meridiana · 08/04/2025 08:12

Update:

He wants to get back together and believed we can save our relationship.

He says he won’t apologise for the nasty things he said, because it’s my fault he said them because I wound him up and up and he eventually exploded.

This relationship sounds exhausting and I’m only reading about it, not just living it.

No matter what else went before, the truth is he became abusive and now he’s telling you, you made him do it. He won’t change and this train wreck of a relationship won’t get any better.

MammaTo · 08/04/2025 08:33

meridiana · 08/04/2025 08:12

Update:

He wants to get back together and believed we can save our relationship.

He says he won’t apologise for the nasty things he said, because it’s my fault he said them because I wound him up and up and he eventually exploded.

Its hard to not get bored of these posts anymore, put up with being treated like a mug if you want to.

Your poor son, keep him out of this toxic mess.

PerkyLemonBee · 08/04/2025 08:32

meridiana · 08/04/2025 08:12

Update:

He wants to get back together and believed we can save our relationship.

He says he won’t apologise for the nasty things he said, because it’s my fault he said them because I wound him up and up and he eventually exploded.

Predictable.

He’s shown his true colours. Stop making excuses for him. If he keeps messaging on other numbers block those too. Ignore him completely. He will ruin your life otherwise.

Newbie1011 · 08/04/2025 08:24

Such a depressing thread, this is not a ‘relationship’ OP l, it’s a clear and present danger to the wellbeing of your child - please prioritise your son and remove this horrific, abusive man from his life

TwinklyRoseTurtle · 08/04/2025 08:22

You would be a fool to get back with him. Block him on everything like he never existed

merrymelodies · 08/04/2025 08:19

Oh great! So now it’s all your fault. As if. What a shithead.

merrymelodies · 08/04/2025 08:19

Oh great! So now it’s all your fault. As if. What a shithead.

meridiana · 08/04/2025 08:12

Update:

He wants to get back together and believed we can save our relationship.

He says he won’t apologise for the nasty things he said, because it’s my fault he said them because I wound him up and up and he eventually exploded.

OP posts:
meridiana · 08/04/2025 08:11

Thank you all so much for taking the time to respond, I have read every response and taken them all into account.

OP posts:
merrymelodies · 08/04/2025 08:11

You dodged a bullet there, my friend! 😅 As painful as it must be to have such an abrupt ending to a relationship you have invested so much in, count yourself lucky to be rid of this creep. You did so well by standing up to his bullying and tantrums.

MellowPinkDeer · 08/04/2025 08:06

I’ve only read the OP replies but goodness this whole situation sounds absolutely bloody exhausting. You’re best off out of it.

PooksBear · 08/04/2025 08:02

PeekabooRoots · 07/04/2025 13:32

Why? He sounds awful. This level of nastiness and penny pinching can only get worse if you moved in with him.

Imagine what your life and your sons life would be like if you moved in with him? Forever holding money over you.?
Be glad he's gone, and when he rings after his Thai shag fest, just give a tinkly little laugh as you put the phone down on him
@meridiana

Nutmeg1204 · 08/04/2025 07:04

I think he sounds quite toxic himself , doesn’t sound like a good relationship from what you’ve said

Obviously you should both contribute towards the relationship meals etc financially but rather than separating things on the checkout and say you’re paying for dinner there could have been a discussion? But perhaps he feels you don’t pay for enough and was annoyed himself?

the cake thing, on the original post him wanting to take a whole cake home he made with your son is awful, but if he wanted to take half that might be fair enough, how old is your son? Was he in this discussion?

I think like you say both sides contribute and it sounds like he is blaming it all on you so with he should come back grovelling or leave it there.

is it possible he wants a break up before the holiday so he is a free man, then comes back you after?

presumably he is going with male friends, and they do wind each other up

BusyExpert · 07/04/2025 22:49

run away as fast as you can he sounds like a narcissist gaslighting you and trying to tmake you think that you have done something wrong. He has behaved appallingly. You have not.
Honestly you don't sound as though you value yourself much. Stop apologising finish with him. there are much better men out there.

Blogswife · 07/04/2025 22:44

So now he can have sleazy sex in Thailand with a clear conscience. Well executed plan I’d say !
Don’t take him back , he sounds grim.

Littlejellyuk · 07/04/2025 22:24

His willy isn't worth all this shit. Block the dickhead.

Bonbon249 · 07/04/2025 22:07

Everyone is telling you to throw this one back but you're still making excuses and looking for a way to take this nasty piece of work back. 'Yeah but' nothing he needs to stay gone so that you can work on your self esteem. You deserve better than this.

Frugalgal · 07/04/2025 22:05

He's an abusive controlling bastard. Do not waste another second of your life on this vile piece of work. What a horrible, tight, nasty, untrustworthy scumbag. Do yourself a favour and never speak to him again.

Washingupdone · 07/04/2025 21:49

He goes away for work or on holiday and sleeps with other women. I think you should an STD test, then don’t let him back into your life.

Bestfootforward11 · 07/04/2025 21:30

There is no doubt that this man is a controlling and unpleasant man. Do not think about this for another second, he is not worth your time. You have lots of posters here who are looking at your circumstances objectively, and saying you are better off without him. They have no agenda other than to tell you what they see. Your partner does have an agenda which is to make you feel low and manipulate you so he can do what he wants.

DinaofCloud9 · 07/04/2025 21:26

What a completely shit relationship.

You want to be thanking your lucky stars it's over.

ThisFluentBiscuit · 07/04/2025 21:19

unclejoesmintballz · 07/04/2025 21:18

He baked his cake in your house using your Leccy let's not forget 🤨

Yeah, and the wear and tear on your baking equipment. And the water and washing-up liquid that you had to use.

unclejoesmintballz · 07/04/2025 21:18

He baked his cake in your house using your Leccy let's not forget 🤨

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