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Ex wants to borrow my Netflix password

73 replies

Sophie12312 · 16/08/2018 20:43

I have already changed it once when I found out he was watching stuff with a new gf, and now he has cheekily asked for it again. How can I rebuff him. I have ignored his message but am thinking whether to say something along the lines of ‘why should I pay for you to watch stuff with one of your many women’ but then I don’t want to seem petty!

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Tippytappytoes · 16/08/2018 22:00

I would agree to give it to him... if he pays you £8

Howhot · 16/08/2018 22:01

Just say no, not this time.

kilburnfrenchie · 16/08/2018 22:09

If you are worried about confrontations then a) just don’t reply, or b) him you’ve cancelled the subscription. If you are really worried cancel it for a month. End of.

RabbitsAreTasty · 16/08/2018 22:11

Seeing as you are still scared of him, just completely ignore it.

He's obviously trying to start a fight so even texting back "No" will be a signal for him to start having a go at you.

Delete the text. It is as if you never got a text. Ignore, ignore, ignore all the way with a tit like him.

SirGawain · 16/08/2018 22:15

Tell him you’ve switched to NowTV and you’re only allowed one device ;)
Why should she say anything other than no! it's her account and he's her ex-partner.

TheHodgeoftheHedge · 16/08/2018 22:16

No is a complete sentence.

Go fuck yourself you cheeky cock womble is another.

cowgirlblues · 16/08/2018 22:19

Oh my god the utter cheek !! Just totally ignore it !!!!!

bullyingadvice2017 · 16/08/2018 22:25

Let him have it.
But first start watching things so they appear on your continue watching list.... snapped women who kill, my psycho ex girlfriend and how to get away with murder may be good choices!

AlonsoTigerHeart · 16/08/2018 22:28

Sure it's URACUNT all capitals love xxx

IamtheDevilsAvocado · 17/08/2018 08:42

Ignore the message.....

Let him fiddle aroubd with his machine...
OR just keep saying... Password is working fine for me...(just don't tell him you've changed it.... If he asks for it... Tell him earlier one....

Meanwhile, he's taking it to repairers /getting irritated...

He's your EX.... It's 8£ FFS... Exes don't get benefits of your accounts

Inertia · 17/08/2018 09:11

Why on earth would it be petty? What does he pay for that he willingly gives you for free?

I would just ignore the message.

You don't have to do what he says.

BarnabyBungle · 17/08/2018 10:02

Of course he’s being an unbelievably unreasonable and the obvious answer to his question is “no”, and it’s easy for everyone to pile on and tell you to tell him to FO...... but that’s not the real issue here.

You’re clearly still living in fear of your ex for this even to be a question, and dealing with that fear and feeling able to stand up to him is the real issue.

I suggest starting a thread in ‘relationships’ asking for advice on how to stand up to abusive ex who’s still trying to abuse you, because that’s what bullying you (ie asking you but in the knowledge you'll be too scared of the consequences to say ‘no’) for a password amounts to.

Sophie12312 · 17/08/2018 15:16

Thanks all for your advice, I did ignore his message in the end but I’m sure it will rear it’s ugly head again. I don’t think he is trying to bully, I think he just thinks I’m always nice and he just takes advantage. But yes, I just go along with things because I want to avoid confrontation of any kind.

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MonsteraDeliciosa · 17/08/2018 15:24

Well I know you're not going to give the password to him, but in the off chance you had a week moment and caved, it's pointing out that if he has the password he could also change it and lock YOU out if your own account. Or one of his women could.
Don't ever be in that situation!

TinselAngel · 17/08/2018 15:29

Use this as practice for saying no to the many other things you're going to have to refuse him. It takes a while to get your head around not having to facilitate them any more.

Limber up your "No" muscle.

Gemini69 · 17/08/2018 19:37

you'd be PAYING for his lifetime of entertainment... Hmm tell him to piss off Flowers

JakePeraltaNYPD · 17/08/2018 19:44

Send it to him but spell it wrong Wink

Aprilshowersinaugust · 17/08/2018 21:37

Hi ex, password is #exisatwunt
Happy viewing!!

SirGawain · 17/08/2018 21:56

Why are you even in contact with your Ex? Block him and get him out of your life!

Sleepyandtired21 · 17/08/2018 22:03

Can’t you just lie and say you’ve deactivated..?

Sophie12312 · 17/08/2018 22:10

Well he hasn’t contacted me since. We are in contact because of the children btw to those who asked. Otherwise there would be no contact at all!

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DollyDayScream · 17/08/2018 23:06

Tell him that the password is something like "Jon5ma11d1dck" or whatever.

imnotreally · 17/08/2018 23:11

Dear exh

Jog on!

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