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Is it me, or him?

86 replies

IfYouCouldSeeMeNow · 01/04/2017 16:58

I'd love some outside opinions; it's driving me insane!

If I upset DP somehow, he goes silent and absent for a bit and it really gets to me.

Todays' example - I usually spend Fridays with him. It's not planned in advance but usually happens. I'm not seeing him as much as usual recently because I'm at a new job so out of the house 7 - 7; and this week I've spent four days abroad for work. I let him know at 3pm yesterday that it looked like it was going to be a late one, and apologised. He said he'd pick me up in an hour when he went to get a takeaway but we weren't finished; he hasn't spoken to me since. I text him last night to say I was home; then this morning, and called twice during the day today, but he's ignored all of it. He is talking to other people, just ignoring me.

To a certain extent I understand; he works from home so is probably a bit lonely and I'm someone different to his flatmates. On the other, he is more than welcome to stay here whenever he wants and he choses not to. I did see him for a bit on Thursday night (he ate with his flatmates but was here for two hours or so after).

I feel that he knows my past and why being ignored really gets to me; and uses it as a punishment when I upset him. I fully expect that he'll eventually message me something totally normal and not reference the huge period of silence; as that's usually how it goes.

My head feels utterly screwed.

OP posts:
JennyHolzersGhost · 03/04/2017 20:20

Yes it's him and not you. If you haven't already, have a good clear out of your flat and bag up everything of his. Also clear out anything that will remind you of him in a bad way. Spring cleaning time !

blackteasplease · 03/04/2017 20:36

Please do get rid.

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 04/04/2017 13:09

It's now been four days. He's posted on Facebook and Instagram a bit; so he's alive and well. Nothing directed at me.

I've been strong too. I waver at times. Last night I stayed at a friends to keep myself busy; tonight I might go for a drink with people from work. I do know I'll have to go home at some point.

Right now, in this moment, I hurt. I'm struggling to concentrate at work and my head is spinning. That's all; though. Just hurt and a bit worried for the future.

Six months ago I'd have been absolutely devastated by this.

expatinscotland · 04/04/2017 13:13

Gawd, what a dick he is. He's really showing you he doesn't care. Why aren't you going home to your own flat? WELL DONE for not contacting him. I'd change my FB and social media status to 'Single' and leave it at that.

expatinscotland · 04/04/2017 13:15

I'm glad you've come a long way in 6 months. You deserve so much more than this.

Sheena99 · 04/04/2017 13:17

Stay strong, you deserve to be treated better. He's being pathetic, you don't need to put up with that.

Chickenagain · 04/04/2017 13:34

You are doing brilliantly. Keep strong & every so often, remind yourself how bad he makes you feel I am now free after a seven year EA relationship, and although you feel bereft to start with (any attention is good attention - right?) you accept the peace & when your mind stops buzzing, you realise how badly you were treated & how awful it truly was.
Two years later I am now in a relationship with a fabulous man who makes me feel wonderful. The contrast comes as a shock and the waste of all those years is very sad.

Be strong, kiss some frogs, find your Prince!

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 04/04/2017 16:16

Thank you Flowers I'm really trying.

I haven't been home because he lives literally across the road with his parents and it'll be hard. I don't expect him to appear but I just don't feel at home there at the moment. I'm also avoiding being alone; because I'm bad at that at the best of times! I don't want to talk to him in a moment of loneliness.

I'll go home tonight. I'm nervous about it. Very nervous. I'd almost rather be anywhere else but the house.

I'm spiralling between anger and a bit of empty sadness today and it's exhausting.

TiredMumToTwo · 04/04/2017 16:26

I can't stand a sulker, was with one for 10 years & it was so draining, wouldn't put up with that kind of shit now. Make a clean break, stop sharing finances & walk away, you won't regret it & the sense of relief when you look back will be amazing.

LivininaBox · 04/04/2017 16:34

When you do get home, put the key in the lock so he can't come in. Then get a takeaway and watch something great on TV!

JennyHolzersGhost · 04/04/2017 18:32

He lives over the road ? Eugh. Difficult. When's your lease up ? I'd be looking to move. Could you try and get the landlord to let you leave early if you find replacement tenants for him ?

redshoeblueshoe · 04/04/2017 18:50

Yes do look at moving and you need the key off him.

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 06/04/2017 10:37

Day 6. Still nothing.

It's almost surreal now. I'd like to say it's not bothering me but I'm struggling to concentrate at work so I think it is a bit; although it's perhaps the way it's playing out rather than what has happened.

This thread has helped keep me strong. Thank you all Flowers

JennyHolzersGhost · 06/04/2017 18:40

Stay strong OP! He is being a petulant sulking child.

IonaNE · 06/04/2017 19:35

Get rid. As someone else has said, he is "training" you. And stop "sharing" (it's not really sharing) the car which you pay for and he drives, and the furniture and rent and all that. He is a manchild and will never grow up.

expatinscotland · 06/04/2017 19:42

Oh, fuck him off! Take control and bin him. Change the lock barrels and no more free rides in your car. What a total arsehole.

BitOutOfPractice · 06/04/2017 19:54

He's still stonewalling you, six days later, because you had to stay late at work? Wow! Pathetic man child. He's waiting for gig to come crawling to him begging for his mercy isn't he? Don't!

What a headfuck op. At least he's made the decision to be rid of him easy I guess

AtrociousCircumstance · 07/04/2017 22:50

DON'T CAPITULATE.

He's a twat.

Cherrysoup · 07/04/2017 23:40

He sounds like a complete emotionally abusive wanker. He's playing you. Don't ignore the fact that he's been a twat this week, have it out with him. He's an abuser.

ChasedByBees · 08/04/2017 00:03

Six days!

You did nothing wrong but he wants you to stay in line, be where he wants you to be and do what he wants you to do.

Break it off with him completely (financially) and move on. You sound great and you deserve better.

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 09/04/2017 09:46

He messaged my friend on Thursday night to find out what I was doing. He didn't message me.

Yesterday he went into my flat and searched through my stuff; through reading various conversations and searching my Facebook friends on my computer he's decided I'm cheating and has posted all over Facebook saying I'm a cheat and naming random men. He left me a few horrible voicemails saying he hates me and he's hurting whilst I'm out partying.

I'm genuinely scared to go home. I stayed at a friends last night. I had to tell all the men he mentioned what's happened incase it somehow gets back to them.

I don't even know how I feel now. Lost.

user1471558436 · 09/04/2017 10:07

Can you post on his FB 'you ignored my texts/calls last week. You went into my flat while I was out. You've searched my computer. Youve made false accusations. You've left abusive messages on my phone. What other irrational behaviour is next? This has to stop.

BitOutOfPractice · 09/04/2017 10:24

Noooo don't go on fb. Please.

What an absolute scumbag arsehole.

Try and muster up some anger because that is outrageously bad behaviour.

BitOutOfPractice · 09/04/2017 10:24

And change the locks!!

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 09/04/2017 11:10

I won't post on FB. It's undignified and he's blocked anyway.

I can't stop shaking. He's disconnected my phone now. O2 won't let me switch it into my name.

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