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He cant commit.to being in child's life

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Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 00:08

Me and my dp are in such a rollercoster relationship. When its good, its perfect. When we disagree. We disagree hard and it ends in nasty arguments. He has gotten more nasty and its like "anything goes" and he justifies it by saying I have wound him up. He never used to be like this but says its because I chipped away at him. Saying that, I wasnt the easiest at the start I did gaslight, and cause many arguments and broke up with him to get him to chase me to win me over. That was years ago. I am not that person. Now he says when I accuse him of stuff or nag him he thinks "not this shit and he shuts down". Ive told him it isnt helpful and he says thats my own doing.

After giving birth to our daughter and brining her home. I was floored with the emotion I felt. The love for her was and is something else. I didnt know I could love this much. I remember looking at her and burst out crying and saying to him "we will always be together for the sake of our girl, she deserves the best we need to promise that". A few weeks later, I asked him. What would happen if we broke up with our daughter. Would we coparent. Be on good terms, etc. He was immediately offended. He shut down got nasty. Telling me he "didnt know". I was gobsmacked, and demanded how he couldn't day he would always be there for her. He said he wants to say that but he cant predict an unknown future. He then said he doesnt want to think about breaking up and to ask that question is a red flag. I have continued asking, every few weeks, it has never say right.

Sometimes he will say, we would coparent if on good terms, then he will say he doesnt know how much he would see our baby as he doesnt have all the details (ie where I would be living. Etc)

Each time I get annoyed he tells me I am creating this problem and he doesnt ever want to split up. He said if we were splitting up we would discuss everything and that would include our daughter hut right now he cant give me an answer. I said why cant he said he would move mountains and do anything. He said he would do what needed to be done, what was the right thing for our daughter. He then says I have issues for talking about all of this and refuses to agree anything with me!! Is this not a red flag? I can honestly say that no matter what happens with us, I will always be our baby's mum and I ain't going anywhere. I will be in her life until I die. Why cant he say same?!

Thanks

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NotMajorTom · 05/04/2026 12:32

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 12:30

No so basically my other post on the other thread is the argument and then after we split. I said I needed his reassurance about him and baby life if he wanted back together. So this conversation in this thread is ongoing every few weeks. I didnt create a space to share he was abusive or is. I genuinely dont know if he is, or if I have pushed him to it or if we are both a mess after a messy start

I basically told him I was single when we met. I wasnt and had an affair with him. It all came out eventually after years being together. I was going to leave my exhusband anyway, current dp was the catalyst. He did suspect something wasnt right but I kept lying and told him he was making it up.

Op you’re either on a wind up and just jumped the shark here, or he needs to get out asap!

TeflonBoot · 05/04/2026 12:31

You are going to find out how he will react if you split up because you are going to drive him away if this continues and I wouldn't blame him TBH. Seriously, get help.

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 12:30

Woodfiresareamazing · 05/04/2026 12:24

Honestly OP it's very hard to follow the meaning in this post.

Why would you post as someone else on your own post, asking if he was abusive?

Are you trying to tell us that he IS actually abusive, and so you created the opportunity to be able to say it?

From what you have told us of your conversations with him, you come across as harassing and unreasonable. He comes across as fed up with you constantly asking 'what if' questions about made up scenarios.

It does indeed seem like it is "all you" and he is just reacting to your constant badgering.

He has now proposed and changed his Will, presumably to make provision for you and your DD, and mentioned private school for her.
So he has made commitments.

Did you accept his proposal?

Are you happy with the Will provision?

Nothing in life is guaranteed, OP. Seems like he is doing his best to make you feel secure.
Perhaps nothing he could do or say will be enough, and the issue lies with you to resolve it.
I would consider counselling if I were you...

Edited

No so basically my other post on the other thread is the argument and then after we split. I said I needed his reassurance about him and baby life if he wanted back together. So this conversation in this thread is ongoing every few weeks. I didnt create a space to share he was abusive or is. I genuinely dont know if he is, or if I have pushed him to it or if we are both a mess after a messy start

I basically told him I was single when we met. I wasnt and had an affair with him. It all came out eventually after years being together. I was going to leave my exhusband anyway, current dp was the catalyst. He did suspect something wasnt right but I kept lying and told him he was making it up.

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rwalker · 05/04/2026 12:27

Your abusive and gas lighting

unfortunately people can only take so much so at some point he’ll snap and then no doubt you’ll be happily playing the victim

Alpacajigsaw · 05/04/2026 12:27

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 12:23

How do we sort it tho

It’s only you that needs to sort things. Stop badgering the guy. I hope the poor bastard doesn’t marry you for his sake!

Zanatdy · 05/04/2026 12:26

OP you are the problem. You seriously need therapy.

Woodfiresareamazing · 05/04/2026 12:24

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 12:13

How about if I told everyone I am the other poster that asked if he was abusive.

I am happy taking responsibility but he says its all me and his actions are reactions to me

Honestly OP it's very hard to follow the meaning in this post.

Why would you post as someone else on your own post, asking if he was abusive?

Are you trying to tell us that he IS actually abusive, and so you created the opportunity to be able to say it?

From what you have told us of your conversations with him, you come across as harassing and unreasonable. He comes across as fed up with you constantly asking 'what if' questions about made up scenarios.

It does indeed seem like it is "all you" and he is just reacting to your constant badgering.

He has now proposed and changed his Will, presumably to make provision for you and your DD, and mentioned private school for her.
So he has made commitments.

Did you accept his proposal?

Are you happy with the Will provision?

Nothing in life is guaranteed, OP. Seems like he is doing his best to make you feel secure.
Perhaps nothing he could do or say will be enough, and the issue lies with you to resolve it.
I would consider counselling if I were you...

StationJack · 05/04/2026 12:24

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 12:23

How do we sort it tho

Get therapy.

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 12:23

How do we sort it tho

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Alpacajigsaw · 05/04/2026 12:23

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 12:13

How about if I told everyone I am the other poster that asked if he was abusive.

I am happy taking responsibility but he says its all me and his actions are reactions to me

What does this mean?

millymollymoomoo · 05/04/2026 12:21

He’s right ! It is all you !

StationJack · 05/04/2026 12:20

AlwaysLookOnTheBrightSideOfLife · 05/04/2026 00:56

You knowingly brought a child into this shit-show and continue to play games...poor little mite.

This. The problem, @Confusedgal0001 ,OP is you.

RedBalls · 05/04/2026 12:19

Two weeks after your daughter was born and you asked him what would happen if you split up?

Thats, er, great.

Alpacajigsaw · 05/04/2026 12:18

Jesus Christ you need to get a grip pronto

Swiftie1878 · 05/04/2026 12:17

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 12:13

How about if I told everyone I am the other poster that asked if he was abusive.

I am happy taking responsibility but he says its all me and his actions are reactions to me

You are being abusive. Messing with his head, constantly.
Stop it. Now.

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 12:16

Woodfiresareamazing · 05/04/2026 12:15

What "all info" does he need, and why?

Ie where i will live. What nursery she will be in, etc. Before he can say what time he can commit.

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Beetlebum89 · 05/04/2026 12:16

DallazMajor · 05/04/2026 00:35

You sound unhinged.

This. And attention seeking.

Woodfiresareamazing · 05/04/2026 12:15

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 11:36

He has since proposed and has changed his will. I just find it strange he needs all info. Why cant a dad say he will be there no matter what?

Edited

What "all info" does he need, and why?

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 12:13

How about if I told everyone I am the other poster that asked if he was abusive.

I am happy taking responsibility but he says its all me and his actions are reactions to me

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Happytaytos · 05/04/2026 12:12

You're sounding cray cray.

Swiftie1878 · 05/04/2026 12:06

You said you were nasty a few years ago, gaslighting etc, but you’re not that person.
Im sorry, but you are EXACTLY that person.
You need to sort yourself out, stop playing games and focus on being a good person and role model for your child.
Cut out the mean girl nonsense.

Confusedgal0001 · 05/04/2026 12:04

Not hurt no. I dont know what's driving it. I just want the best for our baby and for us to always promise to be there. I dont get his hesitation. He said if we ever broke up it would be my doing as he doesn't want to break up yet I am planning for it. Whcih I am not.

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millymollymoomoo · 05/04/2026 12:02

You’re the problem here

what are you doing to address this nonsense behaviour of yours ?

Candleabra · 05/04/2026 11:59

You sound very insecure. It’s not normal to go in and on about what would happen if you split up. Yes, it’s important to have a serious conversation once to plan for the worst to sort out finances and legal arrangements, wills etc in the event of death, divorce etc.

But you seem fixated. Have you been hurt by someone before? What’s driving this behaviour?

DalmationalAnthem · 05/04/2026 11:57

Yeah, you need to stop, if a man posted that he was harassing his girlfriend with theoretical scenarios every day he would be torn to shreds.

Speak to your doctor, you need to access help.