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Why doesn’t my partner care?

67 replies

30Days1 · 03/08/2025 09:49

Fed up and miserable.

I had an ERCP yesterday, told him I didn’t wanna go on my own. This is following on several incidents of a blocked bike duct that have had me yellow and sat in A&E completely alone for hours at a time.
He went out drinking straight from work on Friday night and didn’t even come back til 11am. Slept til 7pm and went back to bed at 9pm and is still asleep, hasn’t even asked me if I’m okay or apologised. Nothing.

His friend text him saying he’d had a car accident on New Years Day and he rushed to the local hospital to sit with him for 6 hours. Yet he didn’t even offer to get me a taxi yesterday. I had to get the fucking bus absolutely groggy and ill off the sedative.

This has been going on for years, I pay all the bills, he doesn’t do anything for me, puts me right at the bottom of his priorities, talks to me like shit etc.

He’s been brought up by selfish people so is it genetic. Is it abuse. I don’t know. My head’s absolutely a mess. We’ve been together 8 years. All of my 20’s.
AIBU to think he’s out of order.

OP posts:
30Days1 · 03/08/2025 13:33

I’ve tolerated it because he’ll be vile and selfish then apologetic. And I always thought he’d grow up and change.
It’s like a push and pull and when he’s nice I forget the bad bits.

It feels different now. I don’t care anymore, I’m just wanting better for me.

OP posts:
SendTheNextOneIn · 03/08/2025 13:32

What’s your housing situation @30Days1? Do you own or rent together?

Dating yourself for a while is definitely the way forward. Chuck the man in the bin and choose yourself.

BlueMum16 · 03/08/2025 13:32

How much longer are you going to accept him treating you like this?

What advice would you give your best friend?

Take a few days to get stronger, make a plan and then do it. You clearly don't need whatever he is bringing to this relationship.

DaisyChain505 · 03/08/2025 13:30

He’s shown you who he is, believe him.

He has no respect for you and you’re not a priority for him.

Summerhillsquare · 03/08/2025 13:26

Going on for years, you might ask why you have tolerated it. I wouldn't waste any more energy on it though, instead invest it in your future happiness without him.

StrawberryCranberry · 03/08/2025 13:13

There's honestly no point asking why as you'll never know. Stop wondering why and make a decision to leave him.

YetanotherNC25 · 03/08/2025 13:11

Your life would be so much better without him. You say this is the final straw, are you sure? Because plenty of women say this then do nothing.
If it really is and you pay the bills and it’s your property, spend today like PP’s say packing up his stuff. If you’re well enough that is.
Be decisive. You’ll thank yourself once you’re out of this ridiculous situation with an uncaring sponging man child.

MoominMai · 03/08/2025 12:06

hmmimnotsurewhy · 03/08/2025 11:39

You are the fool that’s putting up with it. The biggest question you need to ask yourself is what is wrong with you for accepting this. He treats you like shit, and you are paying him to do it too.
take some responsibility and accountability for your own decisions.

you can’t complain about something that you accept and tolerate.

Sorry OP but tough love says @hmmimnotsurewhy is correct.

Don’t focus on the things you can’t change but what you can. Your Q about your DP is irrelevant. The only Q worthy of your time at this stage is what do I need to do to get this man out of my life and start becoming a stronger and more assertive version of myself. ♥️

OldLondonDad · 03/08/2025 11:51

Simple, short answer… because he’s a complete prick!?

There are far better men out there.

Strawberrysummer25 · 03/08/2025 11:44

You need to look at yourself but the reason he treats you like that is because you let him. You need to be single and concentrate on yourself, you won't meet a decent guy until you have healed yourself and you can absolutely do that.

hmmimnotsurewhy · 03/08/2025 11:39

You are the fool that’s putting up with it. The biggest question you need to ask yourself is what is wrong with you for accepting this. He treats you like shit, and you are paying him to do it too.
take some responsibility and accountability for your own decisions.

you can’t complain about something that you accept and tolerate.

Wallywobbles · 03/08/2025 11:33

Good.

30Days1 · 03/08/2025 11:24

I do ask. He lets me down. This is the final straw now.

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30Days1 · 03/08/2025 11:23

I’ve been sick of his shit for a long time.
My self esteem’s in the toilet, I don’t know what a decent partner is like. I can’t imagine the feeling of being with someone who worries about you when you’re poorly, or even wants to take you out somewhere nice for tea.

I don’t want any relationship. I just want to date myself.

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Mmhmmn · 03/08/2025 11:15

He doesn’t love you OP. He’s had all doesn’t even like you. And you can’t possibly like him after all this.
He’s had all of your 20s, don’t give him a minute more of your life.

Before you meet anyone else I think you need to do some reading up on expressing yourself in relationships and asking for what you need. It doesn’t sound like that is happening - maybe you once did but soon learned he ignored your needs so stopped asking? You’re definitely not the only person to have had a meathead take advantage of you. But you need to stop that now. He isn’t bringing anything positive to your life He doesn’t care about you. Tell him you want him gone with a deadline of this minute.

Zanatdy · 03/08/2025 11:08

Totally selfish. I’ve had 10 ERCP’s (pancreas issue) and I have had 5 acute pancreatitis attacks in the 24hrs after, a side effect. He doesn’t care OP, time for getting your ducks in a row.

Branleuse · 03/08/2025 11:04

Aren't you sick of his shit by now?

Merryoldgoat · 03/08/2025 11:03

He doesn’t like you. You don’t treat people you like in this way.

You need to stop worrying about how long it’s been and worry how long it will be if you don’t leave him.

Thepeopleversuswork · 03/08/2025 11:00

The question you should be asking is why you are continuing to tolerate this behaviour?

He's made it abundantly clear from his behaviour that he doesn't give a shit about you and he adds nothing to your life, either financially or emotionally. There is literally no point to him whatsoever. Why is your self-esteem so low that you think this is all you deserve? What did you learn about relationships growing up which made you believe this is what you deserved?

You know already you need to leave him. If you need permission, it's freely given here. Give yourself that gift and leave him. I guarantee you your life will improve.

Sera1989 · 03/08/2025 10:43

Does he have any good points? He sounds like a waste of space. It doesn’t matter why he doesn’t care, he just doesn’t and that isn’t going to magically change. Life is much easier when you can care fully about yourself instead of being constantly disappointed by someone else. Plus, when you don’t have the stress of being in a miserable relationship you will be able to focus on your health

SeagullFreeZone · 03/08/2025 10:42

It’s a you problem. You have no boundaries and no respect for yourself.
Leave him and maybe consider counselling to try and understand why this has gone on for so long.

SamphiretheTervosaur · 03/08/2025 10:32

Well, this is your choice now

Put up with it or use this to motivate you to move on

Take control... good luck

Batherssss · 03/08/2025 10:31

What a waste of your life.
So sad that you think this loser is all you deserve.
Far, far better to be alone than with such a complete waste of space.
You are being used.

Idontjetwashthefucker · 03/08/2025 10:31

Who does the house belong to/rented to?

Shesellsseashellsnotinmystreet · 03/08/2025 10:29

Why don't you care enough that he doesn't care and throw the fucker out? Are you that desperate not to be single op?

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