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AIBU to ignore him still?

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ohmyrainydays · 24/03/2013 23:03

Long story short. I have an ex from 12 years ago. I was only with him for a month and I dumped him because he was basically a control freak. Since then he's sporadically popped over my house and acts like he's my best friend. My most recent ex encouraged it because he felt sorry for him and felt he was harmless. I did get annoyed with him just turning up without being invited. Since I split up with my most recent ex he has been popping over more often. It had been nice to have someone to talk to to be honest.

A few weeks ago he asked if I wanted to have sex with him! Now I don't see him in that way at all,i've never ever given him any encouragement and he's never given even the slightest indication of this. I said no, in fact I was in such shock all I could say was no over and over again. If he had left it there it would have been ok. We could have forgotten all about it. However he followed me upstairs when I went to the toilet and asked if I was masturbating!

I kicked him out pretty sharpish. He sent me a message the next day saying hello sexy so I told him there'd never be anything between us and to leave me alone. He said he was sorry, didn't mean to hurt me and was only joking.

Since then he's left me well alone. Tonight he sends a message saying he's sorry, can't stop worrying about losing my friendship. I feel guilty now and don't know whether to reply or not.

So WIBU to continue to ignore him or should I forgive and forget?

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KJ007 · 25/03/2013 07:13

If he'd asked you out on a date or to give things another go because hes always cared about yoy that's one thing but to just ask you for sex shows he has no respect for you or your 'friendship' and the masturbating thing is just plain creepy and I'd never want to be alone with him after that!!

ohmyrainydays · 25/03/2013 07:52

I know, that's the bit i can't get past. It's so wrong and gives me the creeps. It made me feel uncomfortable.

He's been a bit stalky in the past especially after we split up. He'd follow me and my new bf and used to wait outside my house.

He's done a few things like tell me who left my house ten minutes ago and what my ex is doing.

To be honest i don't miss him and i wouldn't choose to spend time with him. I just end up feeling guilty and let him in.

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lollilou · 25/03/2013 08:06

To be honest i don't miss him and i wouldn't choose to spend time with him.
This sentence tells you all you need to know. Please don't feel guilty.

RubyGates · 25/03/2013 08:09

Why in God's name are you still in contact with him?
He's a controlling stalker.

Get rid. Ignore. And get the police involved if he comes back.

SissySpacekAteMyHamster · 25/03/2013 08:10

He isn't what I would class as a friend. Keep ignoring him and fgs don't let him in your house again EVER.

ZillionChocolate · 25/03/2013 08:16

I would think about sending him a letter saying "wish you well, don't want anymore contact, don't come to my house/work or /call/write/text". Then if he does then call the police. His behaviour is really creepy. You are not responsible for it.

MimiSunshine · 25/03/2013 08:17

You went out with him 12 years ago for 1 month. He should be a vague memory to you not someone who constantly pops in u invited.
You broke up with him because he was controlling, but he's never actually let you go and has still tried to control you all these years.
Out of all the times he popped by, how times had you invited him? I bet not often.

And as for making 'best friends' with your recent ex, surely that's him trying to isolate you and make you think the behaviour is normal.
Definitely do not let him back into your home or respond to him and too be honest if he has a history of watching your house then be alert when you're coming and going. The sex question etc was a test of your boundaries.

ohmyrainydays · 25/03/2013 08:17

I'm not going to even answer his message. I was about to before i posted on here.

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ErikNorseman · 25/03/2013 08:19

You have put up with him for 12 years? that is extraordinary. Lady, you need to work on your boundaries. You don't owe any man your time, whether it is sex, romance or friendship. You are not obligated to keep creepy weirdos in your life for years on end because you feel sorry for them Hmm
Get rid, cut loose, be clear and direct and never engage with him again.

LibertineLover · 25/03/2013 08:25

Good do not answer that message he's a controlling weirdo, who sounds like he had the potential to get much more weird. He's not your responsibility, please don't get any deeper involved.

ohmyrainydays · 25/03/2013 08:29

In all that time i haven't once invited him over.

I think i do need to work on my boundaries i have my most recent ex taking the piss too. How do i do that then? would councilling or something help? Thing is i try to be assertive and not let myself be walked all over but i always pick the wrong moment and it doesn't work so well I always end up feeling nasty.

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LibertineLover · 25/03/2013 08:36

I have been like this, but more with friends than my partner,I was getting taken for a right mug. After being on MN for a while though,I learnt to say no, and not..um,I don't think I can,I'm really sorry, it's just.. now I just say..no I can't. It's so liberating!
Practice!

ZillionChocolate · 25/03/2013 08:37

Might be worth seeing if you're eligible for the Freedom Programme; it looks at abusive relationships.

ohmyrainydays · 25/03/2013 09:04

Thanks I'll look into it.

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ohmyrainydays · 25/03/2013 19:40

I haven't replied to his message and he hasn't contacted me again so hopefully he's got the message and will leave me alone now.

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