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HolyCheeses and Mary… the spreadsheet, the bullshit bingo and the aftermath. Part deux

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HolyCheeses · 22/04/2026 17:36

Was asked to start a thread.

started a thread.

OP posts:
DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 27/04/2026 17:07

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 27/04/2026 06:54

Why not? It’s the woman talking about parentified women and entitlement? I think I posted it in two threads because I couldn’t remember who asked for it.

Just to clear that up
Prized Pickled Popcorn mentioned a podcast which discussed about how some types of men ended up getting their partners to assume a sort of parent role, probably more commonly known on MN as "wife work"

I apologised for side track from OP's thread and asked if she had the link.

I don't know what was said in the recently deleted posts.
But there was nothing in the original post that mentioned the podcast that was anti OP as far as I recall.

Found the podcast by googling anyway. Not sure why this has caused a problem.

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 27/04/2026 17:02

Screenshot the post and comments..
you can report untrue statements that are defamatory, or intend to damage your reputation to Facebook (three dots in the corner of post) and you may be able to get the post removed or the account frozen temporarily,

Screenshot the post and comments, in case it continues.

It's the hallmark of a grifter to public ally protest that they are the biggest victim..

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 27/04/2026 16:46

BeFunnyBiscuit · 25/04/2026 21:26

so he coudav this and coudav that but when was the correct time to give you proper info, he just came with lies and half truths. Even to the end this man was not sure what he really wanted to do, but one thing for sure, he wante full control over your life, money and time

Yes... its also the time taken up with going over design choices, and renovation labour, whilst OP's own house needed work before she sold... That would have affected her sale price (I'm just guessing)and then he wants her to have sold up in two months and start paying towards his household. And how much free labour would he have donated to help her achieve that sale and move I wonder. How much would he be doing the hour and something drive over to put in some hard work on her behalf I wonder. Even if his "financials" were reasonable and acceptable to OP... there's still a red flag in his theft of time and energy,

but there's never any gratitude from a cheeky fucker when they finally get a No. Just nasty comments about how you've let them down... because these characters are only ever focussed on themselves.

I'm glad you are feeling at peace. It does appear to be a very lucky dodge.

Hope you have a wonderful care free week OP x

chaosmaker · 27/04/2026 08:22

So glad you ended it and he showed you that you were right about him. He sounds yuck and I hope other women avoid him like a plague on their assets!
Even more glad you feel like a weight has been lifted from you. Definitely a sign that you needed to leave.

SardinesOnButteredToast · 27/04/2026 07:37

Very glad you escaped this one. Absolute grabby fecker.

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 27/04/2026 06:59

I’ve reported and asked it be deleted, I’ll try another way.

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 27/04/2026 06:54

ThisJadeBear · 27/04/2026 05:50

This is on a few threads now. Do not click!

Why not? It’s the woman talking about parentified women and entitlement? I think I posted it in two threads because I couldn’t remember who asked for it.

ThisJadeBear · 27/04/2026 05:50

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This is on a few threads now. Do not click!

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 26/04/2026 22:09

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GoldEllie · 26/04/2026 22:08

This may be off the mark for OP, but I sometimes think if you come out of a bad relationship with one man, the temptation is to look at the next potential relationship with rose-tinted spectacles - and overlook red flags . One can SO want to prove that there are good men out there, that one is valuable and desirable and that one CAN have a successful and positive relationship (like everyone else it seems), especially later in life. That was an experience I had anyway in my late 40s.

Because you were financially independent, with no dependent children, he could make it all work in his favour financially as well. More bingo for him! It’s just lucky you woke up and smelled the coffee when you did. So lucky that you didn’t entangle yourself with him further.A great learning exercise. I hope you go from strength to strength OP, and also get the move you want in the future.

GoldEllie · 26/04/2026 21:52

josa · 26/04/2026 06:00

The Facebook post is very telling it’s a certain type of person that goes straight to posting that type of thing on social media. Well done for staying strong & I wish you a happy future without that type of man!

A very stupid childish kind of person. Isn’t that what teens do?

Meteorite87 · 26/04/2026 19:52

amibeingaknob · 26/04/2026 18:59

knob. better off out of it.

In so many ways.

amibeingaknob · 26/04/2026 18:59

knob. better off out of it.

HolyCheeses · 26/04/2026 18:57

amibeingaknob · 26/04/2026 16:46

Any of them nice?

Not really no!

OP posts:
frozendaisy · 26/04/2026 17:27

kohlrabislaw · 26/04/2026 12:49

Well done OP. Hope you are ok. Can’t believe he wrote a FB post, that is so childish. You are well rid.

I mean yeah
surely he would go to the pub with his mates
get drunk
have a whinge
they convince him he’s best off without her

job done!

BeFunnyBiscuit · 26/04/2026 17:06

Just a lesson, if mine goes before me, I would be just slapping out there: I need a man who is willing to spend on me as it fits from husband to wife. They don't deserve anything else

amibeingaknob · 26/04/2026 16:46

HolyCheeses · 26/04/2026 16:41

There were quite a few more. Bit too outing though!

Any of them nice?

HolyCheeses · 26/04/2026 16:41

Junippa · 26/04/2026 14:47

Wow - that's a whole lot of responses from him!

But somehow managing to leave out any hint of "I'm sad about this because I care about you"....

There were quite a few more. Bit too outing though!

OP posts:
Junippa · 26/04/2026 14:47

Wow - that's a whole lot of responses from him!

But somehow managing to leave out any hint of "I'm sad about this because I care about you"....

Meteorite87 · 26/04/2026 14:34

@HolyCheeses Good on you for making the break from him.

Time to live life on your own terms now 🌞

JenniferBooth · 26/04/2026 14:02

Fleetbug · 26/04/2026 08:00

It is ultimately sad and painful that this guy has been so predictable. The assumptions he has made about OP to essentially rob her and destroy her life…he’s a scammer and a fraudster who is now loudly claiming the moral high ground on SM. It is truly revolting that he views this as how you treat someone you are supposed to love.
OP I am glad you can laugh but it is v shocking. You would have lost thousands and years of your life. So glad you heard those alarm bells ringing in your gut!

I had something similar happen to me Someone maliciously accused me of shoplifting which was completely untrue then compounded it by posting complete lies about me on social media Its fucking awful having stuff about you on SM that isnt true.

ThatBlackCat · 26/04/2026 12:51

You dodged a bullet there alright. I'd leave a link to the first thread and this thread on a facebook status. Something like 'what interesting drama...' And maybe close the status off for comments.

kohlrabislaw · 26/04/2026 12:49

Well done OP. Hope you are ok. Can’t believe he wrote a FB post, that is so childish. You are well rid.

BeFunnyBiscuit · 26/04/2026 12:30

TheBlueKoala · 26/04/2026 08:18

His response really shows his true colours: for him this was more like a business transaction (him exploiting @HolyCheeses ) than anything else. If he had loved you he wouldn't have callously started to argue about the house. Well done for getting rid!

He would be putting his life on the line for the woman if this was a man ready to love a woman. And honesty about money would be priority ...what he did? Made his whole life about him and his grand appetites and left the woman last at the door almost sure she is coming with her care, housework, cooking and finance just for his pleasure....I wish I read this fb post and posted him what he deserves

Swiftie1878 · 26/04/2026 12:08

HolyCheeses · 25/04/2026 20:30

Hi All
Its done. I did not want to wait any longer

I decided to organise a day/night with a friend who’s not far from the city he lives in and have an update.

I won’t be adding too many further updates but suffice to say he did indeed reveal himself a bit more.

We met in a very nice coffee shop I thought somewhere neutral would be best. He was pretty shocked then I got served quite a volley.

We had in the medley:

What a waste of time it’s been being with you
You’ve been stringing me on all this time
I didn’t mean 50:50 obviously because there are more than 2 people living there
I was going to ask you to marry me
What if I could pay the mortgage off completely in 2 years?
I don’t like all the design you did in the house and now I am stuck with it
I’d never have dumped you
I think that’s the long and short
My parents love you so much
You cannot be better off without me that’s just a excuse

I paid half my bill then left!

Love the saying ‘throw this one back in the ocean’

Thanks all for your advice - I really did need it. He blocked me on everything and wrote a long FB post before he did that -

Now for life to really start alone x

Ooooh, I said ‘You led me on!’
I think that ties in with ‘you’ve been stringing me along’, so BINGO! 😂

Well done OP.
Enjoy your peace of mind and getting back into a real and fulfilling life. 🩵🩵

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