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New relationship & childish behaviour

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lottieandmia · 04/10/2017 09:32

I've been seeing someone for about 2 months and he seemed really nice but he has a habit that irritates me and I'm not sure if I should try to ignore it given that he seems to be a generally good person wrt respecting boundaries. I've noticed that if I'm taking about a programme I've watched he'll say for example that one of the female characters looks hot naked. He also sent me a text when Hugh Hefner died asking me if 'we' should spend the day looking at naked women in his honour(!) this irritated me on many levels, not least because I think Hugh Hefner was a vile creature who had no respect for women.

This is the kind of behaviour I would expect from a 15 year old, not a man in his 30s. Why is he making these comments to me? What does he expect me to reply? And it's not a one off - he does it a lot.

I am not sure whether I can put up with this behaviour because it makes me cringe. Should I end it based on a relatively minor thing like this? I get turned off people by little things and particularly by cringeworthy behaviour. And as I get older I become increasingly intolerant!

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lottieandmia · 04/10/2017 15:07

He said please can I give him a chance to put it right.

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lottieandmia · 04/10/2017 15:08

I suppose this is what PP meant when they said the behaviour will go underground

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Fluffypinkpyjamas · 04/10/2017 15:11

A chance to put it right? It’s who he is,a creepy sex pest by the sound of it, that won’t change.

flippinada · 04/10/2017 15:15

Sounds like a new riff on the old "can't you take a joke" line. It's up to you of course but l suspect you'll be letting yourself in for more of the same (and worse) if you do.

DJBaggySmalls · 04/10/2017 15:38

You did give him a chance, dont let it drag out.

highinthesky · 04/10/2017 15:55

Its not minor, he's into porn, he is not a fixer upper. Do yourself a favour and run

I heard a brilliant line on WH this week from Julie Bindel: "porn is prostitution with a camera".

expatinscotland · 04/10/2017 16:21

Oh, fuck him off! First off, you told him NO, no to a relationship. 'It's not working for me' or well, you don't need or owe him a reason or justification for not taking it further. But instead of accepting this, like a mature person, he counters with 'but I'm upset' and 'I need another chance.' So he's into porn, objectifying women and doesn't respect your boundaries.

Tells you all you need to know.

You owe him nothing. You told him NO, no more relationship.

He won't take no for an answer.

So you block him.

Anecdoche · 04/10/2017 16:23

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Insomnibrat · 04/10/2017 16:24

Its all very well with 'another chance', but you've seen him now. You know who he is.
What is seen cannot be unseen and everytime you're watching certain programmes or films you'll be wondering if he's thinking about those actresses naked.

He is.

BewareOfDragons · 04/10/2017 16:30

I think you've done the right thing. Tell him, no, you're done. And block him if he won't take no for an answer. That alone tells you everything you need to know about him.

PickAChew · 04/10/2017 16:36

Offer to call him a waahmbulance if he keeps up with the pouting.

Then block the pillock.

PickAChew · 04/10/2017 16:36

Offer to call him a waahmbulance if he keeps up with the pouting.

Then block the pillock.

Mittens1969 · 04/10/2017 16:37

Don’t feel bad, you knew you wanted to end it. Of course he isn’t happy, no one actually likes being dumped.

butterfly56 · 04/10/2017 16:37

No point giving him another chance because he won't be able to change and unless you are willing to tolerate his childish behaviour then you're just wasting your time with him.

Shoxfordian · 04/10/2017 16:38

Yeah find the block button and use it

lottieandmia · 04/10/2017 17:42

He said it was a joke. I just told him that you don't say stuff like this to someone you've just started dating. I honestly don't think there are plenty of decent men out there. I honestly think the decent ones go early.

It is incredibly difficult dating and even more so dating when you're autistic.

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expatinscotland · 04/10/2017 17:47

Oh, yeah, the ol' 'It was a joke' line. Just block. There are decent blokes out there. Sadly, I don't think a lot of them are doing online dating, though.

expatinscotland · 04/10/2017 17:50

It's not a joke, it's testing your boundaries to see if you'll put up with objectifying shit. 'Let's look at naked women all day in Hugh Hefner's honour.' FFS. A maggot sandwich is funnier.

bastardkitty · 04/10/2017 17:51

His behaviour reflects his values. Does he need time to adjust his behaviour so he can pretend to have different values?

HeebieJeebies456 · 04/10/2017 18:42

I have weaned myself off saying sorry when I break up with someone

Grin I can sympathise! It did make me more aware of how often we, as women, are socialised to automatically, subconsciously assume responsibility for others, be that feelings wise or as a caregiver.
If men were socialised the same way it would be a dating revolution Grin

It is incredibly difficult dating and even more so dating when you're autistic.

On the plus side, i think it's done me a favour and taught me to be more self reliant.
I've not fallen into the kind of relationship traps my friends/others have, nor had to 'settle' for anything less than what felt right for me (i have a very low patience threshold)
All round, i'm happier for it.

Sancerresanwine · 04/10/2017 21:12

Lottie do not get into the scarcity mind set when dating! There are lots of lovely, normal, great men of all ages.

livefornaps · 05/10/2017 15:41

Agree with above: set your standards high and guys will fall into line

Loopytiles · 05/10/2017 15:43

Glad you dumped him: now block.

lottieandmia · 05/10/2017 16:50

I've come quite a long way. The last person I was with wants to get back together but in the time I've been alone I've realised I'm no longer prepared to put up with his behaviour.

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GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 05/10/2017 16:53

Good for you OP! Grin

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