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AIBU to ask this of DP?

72 replies

Mkla1 · 31/12/2017 13:31

Hi, im pretty new to mn so forgive me for not yet knowing all the abbreviations!
Whilst on a "romantic" pre new years break with DP i came across a photo of him and another girl with her breasts out. This other girl is a partner to DPs supposed friend. A little background (sorry if i ramble on), DP has in the past been unfaithful and we worked through this, or so i thought. Recently hes been putting me down making me feel generally a bit shi**y about myself whilst laughing it off as a "joke", you're getting chubby for e.g. This specific person in the picture has been used against me before, id be perfect if i was like her i should get a boob job like her ect ect. Anyway, after a long discussion i asked DP to delete this girl from social media and also her number. However this was met with the reaction i am being controlling and telling him who he can/cant be friends with and am now doubting myself thinking im overreacting to the situation as he says it was nothing more than a silly drunk photo. That may well be but it has destroyed the last of my confidence and left me embarrased about myself and feeling rather humiliated once again. Im wondering if i should also tell this girls partner? What would you do in this situation & do you think i abu?

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disappearingninepatch · 31/12/2017 14:46

I'm so pleased to read that, OP. As an older woman, I despair of what some young women put up with. If you are tempted to contact him, post on here instead. There is always someone around. Would he put up with you having a topless selfie with his mate? Of course he wouldn't. To object isn't being controlling; it's having standards. Good on you. Happy New Year.

Mkla1 · 31/12/2017 14:47

I know the high will wear off soon i just need to stay strong knowing it's the best decision and now i can find me again because i am whats important. Im glad i have this forum for support youre all wonderful people and im so grateful xx

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MsGameandWatching · 31/12/2017 14:47

Sorry I missed you dumped him. Good for you Smile

Willow2017 · 31/12/2017 14:52

Well done OP.
Nobody who makes you feel crap belongs in your life.
All the best in 2018 without that dead weight to carry around.

Elsiejane · 31/12/2017 14:55

Yes girl!!!! Good on you!
Its hard but as you said you already feel better! Plus, think - at least you did this before a baby popped along or you had serious commitments with one another!!!

Bosabosa · 31/12/2017 14:58

So pleased you did it OP.
Congratulations.
No man should ever belittle you.
Welcome to the rest of your life

HelenUrth · 31/12/2017 14:58

Well done - yes you'll probably feel a bit up and down for a while, but in the long run you'll be better for it. In a relationship you should feel valued and supported, not put down and insulted.

Wishing you a wonderful 2018!

AtrociousCircumstance · 31/12/2017 15:01

Fantastic! Stay strong if he tries to promise he will reform his ways for you - it will be bullshit.

Have an amazing 2018 free of his crap.

Botanicbaby · 31/12/2017 15:03

Great news you've dumped him he had ground you down if he convinced you that you were the controlling one! If him telling you that you should get a boob job to be like someone else isn't controlling I don't know what is. There are nicer guys out there.

Ikabod · 31/12/2017 15:08

Well done OP! I hope 2018 is your year to really shine and get your self confidence back StarStarStarStarStar

paranoidpammywhammy2 · 31/12/2017 15:10

Well done! Wine I wish I'd been braver and got out sooner. I was in a similar situation and kept taking the AR*** back. I wasted so many years. I feel so much happier now.

gingergenius · 31/12/2017 15:10

Well done op

Kevinbaconsrealwife · 31/12/2017 15:12

Well done you!!!! Totally the right decision.....couldn't believe what I was reading....none of it was remotely ok....you will prosper without this arsehole...happy new year my lovely, hope it's your best one yet!!! Xxx

ObscuredbyFog · 31/12/2017 15:17

Well Done! Flowers

2018 is a fresh start, time for you to find out how awesome you really are as yourself!

Mustang27 · 31/12/2017 15:25

Happy new year @Mkla1 you absolutely deserve it. Do not look back.

Whinesalot · 31/12/2017 15:29

YANBU to want to leave him just for the way he treats you - the selfie is just the final straw. You'd be mad to stay with him.

Demand respect from your next partner. One lapse and they get a warning. Second show of disrespect they are out. Treat others how you want to be treated and don't accept any different back.

Gemini69 · 31/12/2017 15:32

well done Lady Flowers

LolaTheDarkdestroyer · 31/12/2017 15:38

Get fucking rid, he is vile.

Aturkeyisnotjustforchristmas · 31/12/2017 16:09

How on earth can your heart be telling you to stay with this poor excuse for a man. From what you've posted he comes across as an utter twat. Run for the hills, as fast as you can.

Aturkeyisnotjustforchristmas · 31/12/2017 16:09

Note self, read the fucking thread.

Well done OP Flowers

Booboobooboo84 · 31/12/2017 17:24

Came back and am for once pleasantly surprised. Find someone who deserves you op

littletinyme1 · 31/12/2017 19:53

Well done. Be strong for 2018. FWIW he doesn't sound the least bit nice- disrespecting twat,

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