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53 replies

itslikeblackpoolilluminations · 04/05/2019 14:32

DP and I haven't seen each other for two weeks due to his work commitments and me being on a weekend away.
We were both fine with this because we have a nice happy relationship, but also keep independence too. I missed him quite a bit though.
I travelled four hours so we could meet up over the weekend and arrived yesterday evening, when he said he's off to the gym.
I thought this was odd because he can go to the gym whenever and surely he'd want to spend our first night together, actually together!
He then went to the gym again this morning whilst I was still asleep, which is fair enough because I would've been asleep still anyway so he may as well, but he came back with a lovely takeaway breakfast for himself and none for me which I found a bit strange. I know I'm more than capable of making myself breakfast but it would've been nice for him to think about me and pick me something up, surely? Or is that just being precious?
Anyway I just brushed it off with a joke. The rest of the day though he's spent watching bloody snooker which he knows I detest and bores me to tears, then when I say please can we not watch anymore snooker he goes to the telly plugs his playstation in and starts playing FIFA!
I thought today we could spend some proper quality time together, I didn't even want to go out but just to cuddle up in bed and watch a film or something. We've barely had a conversation because when he's concentrating on the telly of FIFA all you can get is the odd groan.
I know that it's his weekend too so maybe iabu to expect him to spend it the way I'd like, but I thought he would've missed me too and wanted to spend some nice time together Confused

OP posts:
HeckyPeck · 04/05/2019 16:32

Please don't waste your time with someone who shows you absolutely no consideration. Pack your things and go home. No arguing. No drama. Tell him it's over and go. He isn't worth losing your dignity over.

Agreed.

Gertie75 · 04/05/2019 16:35

How old are you both?
I used to have a boyfriend who behaved like your partner but he was 19 and me 17.

It seems like your partner is living the single life but with you there.

Don't make a drama just get your things together, get some self worth, go home and move on knowing you've had a lucky escape.

AlwaysCheddar · 04/05/2019 16:36

I’d go home, and take all your stuff with you as you shouldn’t go back.

Drum2018 · 04/05/2019 16:37

He's a selfish shit and it sounds like he's checked out of the relationship already. Spare your dignity, grab your bag and go home. Don't even bother listening if he tries to coax you into staying - he had his chance to spend time with you and chose the gym and PlayStation instead.

SnapesGreasyHair · 04/05/2019 16:45

Gather you have already had sex since you've arrived? Sorry to be crude, but it seems he has got what he wanted and as far as he's concerned that's all that matters.

blackteasplease · 04/05/2019 16:47

I agree with all Pps . Leave!

ScrewyMcScrewup · 04/05/2019 16:49

Agree with all the others - leave. By staying, you are giving him permission to treat you like this.

WizardOfAus · 04/05/2019 16:52

I had a boyfriend like this..... when I was 16.

ilikemethewayiam · 04/05/2019 16:54

OP, have some dignity! Walk away! This is embarrassing.

hewontstopshitting · 04/05/2019 16:54

You deserve better OP, you aren’t being controlling one bit

Farmerswifey12 · 04/05/2019 16:54

Hey OP, you are not being unreasonable at all, he is being really rude and to be honest I agree with others that it doesn't sound like he wants you there.

You need to come home, sorry

rainbowbash · 04/05/2019 17:02

he sounds like a child, not a grown up.

have you been together for long/live together?

doesn't sound as if he is that much into you. maybe better to let this go...

Bringbackthestripes · 04/05/2019 17:03

his weekend shouldn't just stop for me.

But he should want it to.

The fact that he hasn’t put you first and treated you like he adores you, rather than treating you like he wishes you weren’t there, speaks volumes. Flowers

MacrosomicMumma · 04/05/2019 17:22

"He called me weird and controlling" definitely time to go. It's neither of these things and saying to you it is, is a red flag that he's trying to make you feel/ seem crazy for totally normal behaviour/ emotions/ expectations.

As tough as it is, this won't get better. When you find the right one it isn't this complicated or hard, you just both want to see each other. Go get a better one, you definitely can!

Horsemenoftheaclopalypse · 04/05/2019 17:29

Yanbu!!!

You poor thing
I would just leave... don’t subject yourself to this

Famalamaringwrong · 04/05/2019 17:29

LTB. get out now and have a fun Saturday night somewhere else with people who give a shit.

Beachbodynowayready · 04/05/2019 17:31

Anyone over 18 who prioritises a games console over a dp shouldn't be in a relationship imo.

fecketyfeck21 · 04/05/2019 17:40

i would already left for home and not waited around for any of his stupid behaviour. you need to think about the long term of this relationship, is it possible he has met someone else while he was away and making excuses to see her instead of spending time with you ?

EnglishRose13 · 04/05/2019 17:54

This really isn't a good sign. You poor thing.

livefornaps · 04/05/2019 18:00

Leave him to his teenage boy behaviour...which includes wanking into a sock

OhDearGodLookAtThisMess · 04/05/2019 18:13

One of the things I've finally learned as I've got older is to not apologise for feeling the way I do, as long as I express it in a clear, polite and assertive manner. And also, that you need to teach some people how to treat you.
What do you mean, "he's" calmed down a bit now? Surely you're the wronged one here. Please don't apologise for your feelings.
I agree with others; you should leave. No need for a big scene. Just say that you clearly each have a different vision for the weekend so it's better you spend it apart.

HollyBollyBooBoo · 04/05/2019 18:21

Hope you're home on the sofa with a glass of wine now op!

purplepears · 04/05/2019 18:28

Actions speak louder than words.
Walk away.

helacells · 04/05/2019 18:33

He's just not into you. Sack him

UhOhSpagettiOs · 04/05/2019 18:34

I would have binned him just for not bringing me breakfast! That's so rude!