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To be unreasonably upset with new bf

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Cordialpuneapples · 25/07/2026 19:55

So new bf (50) knows I won’t tolerate gratuitous contact with an ex gf or partner unless for very good reason.
It’s a ‘me’ issue. He’s never given me reason to think he’s been unfaithful , indeed he is an amazing bf of five months.
Again, the issue is mine due to past trust issues in my life.
I have a strong ill g that he may have been in contact with his ex gf to collect some stuff that he needs but he hasn’t actually
Told me this as I’ve always said it’s a dealbreaker for me unless it’s necessary contact
She has this stuff , he needs it and can’t get it anywhere else . He could live without it but really needs and wants it.
AIBU here to finish things if he has indeed made contact with her, met her and collected these items?
all else is wonderful .. in fact it’s been a wonderful few months.
He broke up with her for unreasonable behaviour with other men.
ive had lots of therapy but was badly burnt by my exh. I feel triggered.
Thanks.

OP posts:
JHound · 25/07/2026 19:59

You should end it.

Because you are a red flag and a bullet he needs to dodge.

fuckeditupbadly · 25/07/2026 19:59

I mean, you can dump anyone for any reason you like but personally I think it would be extremely over the top. Just because you've told him.this is an issue for you, he doesn't have to go along with it. You've explained pretty clearly that he needs this stuff, he broke up with her and you have no reason not to trust him.

EssCarGo · 25/07/2026 19:58

It’s his stuff! It’s nothing to do with you really. That’s disturbingly controlling and you shouldn’t be inflicting your issues on the man.

Cherrysoup · 25/07/2026 19:58

Like you say, it’s a you issue. I don’t think wanting his stuff back and therefore speaking to the ex as a one off is a deal breaker.

Hankunamatata · 25/07/2026 19:57

Thats a bit controlling op. Telling him he cant collect his stuff from ex.