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AIBU for being in a relationship at the moment?

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Amianarse · 29/08/2026 10:02

NC but might keep it tbh.

Bit if backstory, I know I am hyper-independent always have been, childhood stuff, had a baby in my teens (my only now 16), worked my arse off, degree etc now in a very good job.

anyway, met a guy 4 yrs ok lovely, very homely, own business but not much ambition with it so earns ok money ticks along, likes to stay home watch tv etc. we now live together and he is grating on me.

he wants to do things with me all the time, lay on the sofa and watch a film, go back to bed and have a nap? Just be around me all the time, he arranges his work around my work, and recently I have taken on more work as I am saving for DD’s driving and uni and he is moping and moaning all the time about how I am always at work. And tbh, I don’t care, I feel suffocated by him. He goes on about sex etc which is ok to a point but then gets the hump if I don’t reciprocate. Have tried to explain I am at work, not horny, you are laying on the bed after a shower and ANOTHER early finish at work so might be horny.

He see’s it as a rejection.

We do have nice times, go away together etc but tbh i don’t have much more time for more than that. My focus is work, making money and spending time with DD at the moment (about to embark on a PhD hopefully).

I am also aware that in a few years DD will go to uni and I will have more time for a relationship.

He is a nice guy, but just pissed off with his neediness tbh but then I also think he has every right to want a ‘proper’ relationship.

what should I do?

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beaglescurleduplikebagels · 29/08/2026 12:15

He sounds like a right pain in the arse.

millymollymoomoo · 29/08/2026 12:13

That amount of neediness would drive me insane !

Amianarse · 29/08/2026 12:12

longtimesun · 29/08/2026 10:50

He sounds a bit boring and a drag on your energy. You have every right to a 'proper' fulfilling relationship too. You could investigate what this is and more with therapy if you haven't already. Sounds like you have done fantastically well for yourself though, congrats

He absolutely doesn’t have the same drive or work ethic as me, didn’t realise that could be so important in a relationship tbh

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Amianarse · 29/08/2026 12:11

I just feel bad, he is a good guy, but clearly wants to ‘settle down’ whereas my life is 100mph at this time.

Equally, I don’t want to throw away a good relationship now when in a couple of years I will have a bit more time

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longtimesun · 29/08/2026 10:50

He sounds a bit boring and a drag on your energy. You have every right to a 'proper' fulfilling relationship too. You could investigate what this is and more with therapy if you haven't already. Sounds like you have done fantastically well for yourself though, congrats

Tillow4ever · 29/08/2026 10:44

you don’t sound like you want to be with him, it sounds like you’re staying out of habit. If you don’t want to be with him, just end things.