To end it for this list of reasons

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Dating for six months, both late twenties.

Initially I wasn't sure about him but friends and family really liked him so encouraged me to give it a go. I never got the butterfly feelings with him really. I'd say the time has gone Not sure > REALLY like him and want a future together > feel like I should end it. Basically one extreme to the other.

Lots of shitty things have happened over the months.

1. I've realised he has a very bad temper. Will smash things up, scream and chuck things etc. Has never lost it AT me per se but has shouted at me before. He's easy to set off.

2. His dad and I really don't get on. He's been rude and judgemental about me from day one. I really have tried so hard to get on with him but he has a real hold on all of BF's family to the point they're all scared to stand up to him (physically and emotionally abusive). If dad says something rude to me, BF will not say anything.

3. I don't have that 'This feels lovely and comforting' feeling when we hug or cuddle. I've never particularly enjoyed cuddling him - something doesn't feel right, even though up until a month or so ago we always had great sex. I've previously really loved cuddling and hugging my exes, and had that 'This is home' feeling with them.

4. He's insecure and needy. Very intense about everything - he's an all or nothing type of guy. E.G. If I feel suffocated and say I need space, he'll say he understands, and in the next breath ask when we can next see each other. If we're watching TV, I'll catch him staring at me and ask him to stop as it's awkward/makes me uncomfortable, and he'll say 'But you're just so beautiful, I could look at you all day" etc. etc. etc.

Despite all this he does his best to make me happy, is very generous with his time and money towards me, and is very loyal.

I feel like something isn't right but feel so guilty for finishing with him as he constantly says I'm his world, he doesn't know what he'd do without me.

Someone reassure me it's not going to magically get better and everything will fall into place like I'm hoping please!

OP, you ARE going to put your big girl pants on and end it, aren’t you?

Run. Keep running. Don’t look back. Then run some more!

Thank you for the support and kick up the bum. I know what I have to do.

I never got the butterfly feelings with him really

This would be enough for me, life is way too short to be with someone who doesn't give you the fanny gallops.

Well it's done. I just ended it and I feel awful He cried and basically kept saying how much he loved me, he thought he was going to marry me etc. Someone tell me I've done the right thing please

You really have. It'll get better. Plan some nice outings/activities with friends?

You have done the right thing × 100.

he has a very bad temper. Will smash things up, scream and chuck things

Phew. Narrow escape. You have so done the right thing.

After reading number 1 alone - run for the hills. Do not the yourself to this man you will regret it forever. I know because I spent my time between ages 26 and 40 with someone like this . I was miserable but trapped. Please please don't do that to yourself.

Just prepare for the sickness or suicide can't live without you bullshit. If he loved you that much he would have respected you wouldn't he?

Best decision you've ever made. Your future self will thank you once you have the clarity of vision that a few weeks will give you. Please don't go back on your decision - please!

Well done for binning. Now block all forms of contact, and if he gets in touch, tell him there is nothing to discuss and that he should not contact you again. if he persists, report him to the police for harassment. You owe this abusive prick nothing and have every right to cut him out of your life completely.

And be careful how much attention you pay to your family and friends' 'advice' in future. Are they the sort of people who believe a woman must have a male owner, or else the world will end, by any chance? Women are often pressured to give abusive men - or simply men that they have no wish to date - a 'chance' because some people find it unacceptable that a woman wants to live her life on her own terms and doesn't feel the need to make room for a man in it.

You have so done the right thing. Just be warned that he will probably start up with the emotional blackmail bollocks now, threats of self harm, can’t live without you, pleading to give him one more chance, offers to show how ‘good’ he can be. Don’t cave, OP, he is abusive and controlling, just like his father.

You KNOW the answer. Trust your instinct. It is not wrong.

I didn't even get past number one before thinking "run, run, run". Please OP, listen to the advice here and protect yourself.

It doesn't matter how good or bad a relationship, how tough or easy the going gets, that sort of behaviour is never acceptable and should never be tolerated. People who behave that way don't change. They simply move onto the next person, because their behaviour is who they are down to their core. Wasting your life waiting for them to change, to grow, to evolve, is a waste of your precious time and love.

You my dear have dodged a bullet.

If you'd stated he would have hit you eventually. I would bet my life savings on it.

Have a google for the theory of a frog in boiling water in relation to domestic abuse.

He wanted to marry you - what and become a father just like his own and inflict that temper on your children and have you tiptoeing on eggshells trying not to set him off? Have your children petrified of their father.
He would start with saying how beautiful you are, that would become you don't need to wear make up or flattering clothes because you're only doing it for attention.

Really you have done yourself a massive favour.
If he harasses you do contact the police. You were with him 6 months, have you ever asked for information on him re Clare's Law. He may not have any convictions but you could do it out of interest, anything you find may strengthen your resolve.

Don't waste any more time with him or men like him. You deserve better.

YES YES YES you have absolutely done the right thing.

Now block him on all forms of contact.

I didn’t read past reason 1 as that is sufficient for me. If he’s smashing things it’s a massive red flag he can’t control his temper

Of course you have done the right thing. Now block him and ignore. He's awful.

You have absolutely done the right thing - well done. Like all the others on this thread, for me number one on your list is enough to be a deal breaker, otherwise you'd spend your whole life walking on eggshells desperately trying to keep the peace and when he lost his temper it would always be your fault. That's no way to live. You are well rid - just don't give in if he tries to get you back. Stick by your decision no matter what.

Ive just ended a 6 year relationship and over the years has exhibited similar traits as you have described. You've done the right thing op. It doesn't get better. X

Well done! Another person saying you absolutely did the right thing. Never let another man treat you like that. No shouting, no name calling, no silent treatment, no nonsense. Anyone who doesn’t talk to you openly and with respect can go in the bin. And do find someone who gives you butterflies when you meet them.

Thank you for the support. It really does help. I know deep down it was the right thing, it's just an awful feeling knowing you've hurt someone.