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To say no to this? Please help!

145 replies

Honeypothouse · 06/01/2019 14:57

So have NC for this,

I recently ended a relationship, I was in this for around a year and a half,we met online if that is relevant. Thing's were going well but a few thing's were bothering me as such we talk and he ended the relationship and said it wasnt what he wanted anymore because I wouldn't admit my wrongs, mainly

  • I wasn't affectionate enough
  • I didn't make plans including him enough
  • I didn't text him first enough
The list goes on,most of which wasn't even true.. this just made me glad the relationship had come to an end. The thing is I have a 3 year old child, i work full time and I honestly felt I was doing okay at everything. He had met my DC and his parents had met my DC a couple of times. Now the point of the post, he ended things on December 21st. I got on with things and plodded on, yesterday i recieved an email from him breaking down how much he and his parents had apparently spent on my DC for presents, they have never bought her anything before, or asked what shes into or give any indication they were buying her gifts, now suddenly bewtween them they've apparently spent around £200 they expect me to pay back? I haven't even replied but tbh his mum is quite loud and scary,im quite worried she may turn up over this, does anybody have any advice? He has now said he has reasons to be worried over the safety of my child and picked holes in my parenting. He knows i have quite recently gone back onto antidepressants and this seems to be his main point. I have no reason to be scared of him or his family in a violence way they are just quitle loud and outspoken and I've heard how they have treated other people thats making me worry. Its just all such a mess

Sorry if there is spelling/grammar errors im just a little panicky

OP posts:
Sparky888 · 06/01/2019 15:25

He’s just looking for a reason to contact you. You don’t owe them anything! Also they could just return the gifts to the shop if they wanted their money back. Makes me wonder if his family are upset with him for the split, not you x

LagunaBubbles · 06/01/2019 15:27

Don't give a penny. If they turn up (which they won't) phone the Police. It was their choice to buy gifts so he's at it. Wouldn't be surprised if the gifts didnt exist either. You've had a very lucky escape.

AudTheDeepMinded · 06/01/2019 15:27

Just seems like a device to punish you through financial blackmail. I would be tempted to have a chat with 101 about this and get it logged.

PuddingandPie2 · 06/01/2019 15:27

Can they not just return the gifts? Most people keep receipts as it's not uncommon for a gift to be returned after christmas.
I'd put a kindly worded email in response saying that and asking him not to contact you again. Ignore everything else. Don't let him get you down.

thebaronetofcockburn · 06/01/2019 15:30

Do not reply! Save the correspondence, then block. He's unhinged. Please do the Freedom Programme before dating again.

GreenTulips · 06/01/2019 15:30

Why should OP attempt to solve this for him? He’s an adult and can work out they can return the gifts all by his adult self. No need for an email.

A quick CG FB status copying and pasting his request should put paid to his CF-ery-or even a copy text to one of you gossipy friends who’s sure to let everyone know what happened!!

lalalalyra · 06/01/2019 15:32

Before you block him test what happens to messages when you block. You want to keep those messages just in case this escalates.

Especially with the comments about your parenting. You may find down the line if you don't start pleading for him to come back etc that you get malicious calls to SS and texts showing his blackmail and the likes will help show that it is simply malicious.

MadeleineMaxwell · 06/01/2019 15:34

Massive red flag alert here, OP.

That's some gaslighting control freakery going on there, eh?

Do not engage. Make sure you lock your doors. Tell the people that matter your side of the story. Heave a big sigh of relief you got out of there in good time. Flowers

lalalalyra · 06/01/2019 15:40

And make sure you tell your friends exactly what you "owe" him.

"Yes, he text me to say he felt i owed him for presents he and his family apparently bought for X for Christmas."

Tbh he sounds very manipulative - breaking up with you days before Christmas could potentially have spoiled your entire Christmas. Now he's using your child and Christmas again which is hitting at both your financial vulnerability plus the implicit suggestion that your child and him/his family missed out on the fun of the presents because of you.

Do you particularly enjoy Christmas OP? I wouldn't be at all surprised if you are a big Christmas lover - hence his choice to target that angle and time.

He's expecting you to cave. Beg him to come back etc. Please don't.

PanamaPattie · 06/01/2019 15:45

You don't have any evidence that these presents exist. He's scamming you for the cash. Block. Ignore. Be happy you split up. Don't meet any more people on-line. You've had a lucky escape.

John4703 · 06/01/2019 15:45

AudTheDeepMinded
Just seems like a device to punish you through financial blackmail. I would be tempted to have a chat with 101 about this and get it logged.
As a male reading this I totally agree, phone 101, get it logged and get their advice. He sounds abusive and there is no way you should put up with that.

dontneedthedrama · 06/01/2019 15:46

What @PanamaPattie said
Block and ignore he's taking the piss.

MsMamaNature · 06/01/2019 15:46

Honeypothouse Have you told your friend (who is dating his friend) what he is doing regarding the gifts/money? You may find that it becoming public knowledge among your friends may shame him and stop him acting like a complete nutcase. I can't think of any man I know who would think that behaviour was ok. If I had a friend who was doing this I'd laugh in his face and tell him to get a life!

My gut says that you may find that there was never any Christmas presents for your child and that is a way for him to earn a quick £200.

Aeroflotgirl · 06/01/2019 15:46

Oh my goodness what a prick, that is not your problem, you did not ask for those presents. You dodged a bullet there, block and ignore.

Drum2018 · 06/01/2019 15:46

Ignore, ignore, ignore and block him from social media and your phone. Definitely keep a copy of the email he sent for future in case he is mouthing off about you to your friend. But otherwise I wouldn't bother engaging in any game playing or showing it to others. He's deranged, plain and simple and you are well rid.

WhatsUpHun · 06/01/2019 15:47

Wow, what a lucky escape...

Aeroflotgirl · 06/01/2019 15:47

You don't owe him a penny, you did not ask for those gifts, what a nasty con artist.

Tistheseason17 · 06/01/2019 15:47

Block and ignore.
Make sure the mutual friends know the truth. Take copies of the messages.
Best of luck.

userschmoozer · 06/01/2019 15:48

Back up all of his messages, and if you are at all concerned phone your local police. He is harassing you.
You might also want to check him out using google and Clares Law, because I doubt this is the first time.

OutPinked · 06/01/2019 15:48

He’s just looking for a reason to contact you.

MrsGarethSouthgate · 06/01/2019 15:49

Do not ring 101. It is not a police matter, and does not need 'logging'.

costacoffeecup · 06/01/2019 15:49

Hmm. Sounds to me he's trying to blackmail you into giving him money by suggesting he's going to report your parenting?

Luckingfovely · 06/01/2019 15:50

You will be so much better off without him in your life.

MrsGarethSouthgate · 06/01/2019 15:51

Just block and ignore. It's not blackmail, it's not abuse and at this stage it's not harassment.

He's a twat, so block him and ignore.

CatnissEverdene · 06/01/2019 15:51

Block and ignore. If they make further contact, I'd report it to the Police.

What a bunch of nutters.