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AIBU or is DP? He's ignoring me please help

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Inahuffpuff · 01/07/2019 21:32

My DP and I made plans on Friday to do something today (Monday) we barely spend any time together, so was looking forward to it. We don’t live together btw. Sunday night he tells me he can’t make it because he needs to see his friend. I lost it, and sent him a long message basically venting my frustration with everything that’s been going on. At the end, I tell him I won’t make anymore plans and to go to hell. He ignores the message, and the 4-5 messages I sent him today. I’ve even called him a few times, he’s ignored that. I’m now sitting here reading my messages that I sent to him trying to figure out what he could be upset about, and I think it’s the ‘go to hell ‘ bit. He’s the type that will ignore you all day if you swear at him or send him an angry text.

Ive apologised before when I’ve sent angry texts out of frustration but with this one I don’t know. AIBU or is he? Would you be upset if someone told you to go to hell in anger and ignore them all day? I’m tempted to call him again, cuz I want to know what he’s angry about. Please help me

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IAmAlwaysLikeThis · 01/07/2019 23:28

hedda

I'm sure many of us have been through it. I know I have.

That doesn't mean it's happening here. That is why it's projection.

It could be happening. Or he could just be a bit shit. We don't know. Proclaiming to have all the answers is a bit...hm...narcissistic?

gamerchick · 01/07/2019 23:39

NeckPainChairSearch Exactly. Everyone would have called him an abuser and then all sorts as usual. Perhaps @gamerchick who often displays arrogance can re-think her post. The only strange post was hers filled with terrible advice which OP seemed to agree with, unsurprisingly

Aw, right in the feelz man Grin

OP, go to bed. Have a good mull over your relationship in the morning. After 4 years I would expect differently than what your bloke is displaying.

Don't text him anymore, I can guarantee he's rolling his eyes. He's not worth it.

NinjaInFluffyPJs · 01/07/2019 23:42

Don't text him anymore, I can guarantee he's rolling his eyes.

Who wouldn't if they kept getting angry texts so often and usually for no good reason🤷‍♀️

Lalliella · 01/07/2019 23:46

You told him to go to hell and you’re actually surprised he hasn’t responded to you? Just wow! You didn’t need to tell him to go to hell, it sounds like he was already there. I think the poor bloke has dodged a bullet here.

mathanxiety · 01/07/2019 23:52

Agree with gamerchick.

Turn his game on him, OP.

Don't contact him. Wait for him to contact you, and take your sweet time to respond.

If he doesn't, then the relationship is over and you have dodged a bullet. What he did was disrespectful, and ignoring you afterwards is a very poor communication style.

MitziK · 02/07/2019 00:17

If I was on the receiving end of another bollocking and then sent tons of messages, including things such as 'I can't believe you're treating me like this', I'd be blocking the number and downloading an OLD app pretty sharpish. In fact, I have done (without the OLD, I just agreed to go to a gig with somebody I was already friends with - he's now DP).

Have you considered that he might have read them and thought 'Fuck this, I'm done'?

altiara · 02/07/2019 00:18

I think it sounds like you dumped him and haven’t apologised for being rude nor let him explain why he wanted to see his friend - on a Monday night, not like he’s ditched you and gone out for the weekend.
Think you should’ve apologised though.

IvanaPee · 02/07/2019 00:23

The thing is you’re determined to think he’s upset because you said “go to hell” but actually, you flipped out and ranted on and on in a lengthy message.

And not for the first time!!!

If it was reversed, I’d be advising you to block the controlling whack job so I don’t blame him ignoring you.

I think you have a LOT of growing up to do. 31! I’m shocked!

OldAndWornOut · 02/07/2019 00:29

Probably best to find out what exactly was going on for his friend before jumping to conclusions, I would think, but possibly too late for that.

SolsticeBabyMaybe · 02/07/2019 03:05

You basically texted him a list of grievances then dumped him now you're wondering why he didn't respond.

You've previously sent him angry messages for taking too long to respond.

It sounds like you are being manipulative tbh and I would also not be responding to you.

If you had a list of grievances at the ready, and you are not happy with the amount you get to see him, I'd leave him be and move on.

SushiForAmateurs · 02/07/2019 03:52

Just move on, both of you. Leave each other to it.

It's not meant to be like this.

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BritInUS1 · 02/07/2019 03:58

YABU

Also he said he wasn't available today but you have bombarded him with texts and calls. Leave him and let him contact you when he is ready.

In all honesty you sound like a bit of a nightmare.

WishingILivedOnAnIsland · 02/07/2019 04:00

You're verbally abusive towards him, on multiple occasions, and now you're scratching your head as to why he doesn't want to engage with you?

I'd be ignoring you as well OP. Let him go. Work on yourself, and then resolve to treat your next partner with more respect.

AmericasAss · 02/07/2019 04:20

If this was the first time OP had done this, posters defending her may be right.

But she admits she has done it alot. For things like taking too long to respond.

No one would tell a woman in the receiving end of this that she was a narcissist and provoked this.

It's funny because these boards are full of women who have been called crazy by their ex. Lots of discussions about they arent but it seems to be the go to insult for Male exs.

It's also a go to for females as well lately, but people seem to ignore that.

NauseousMum · 02/07/2019 06:52

He was rude for blowing you out, unless he had good reason that you didn't give him a chance to explain.

But you overreacted, majorly. Especially with the texts after. Tbh those and your reaction would be a massive red flag for me that would certainly make me think twice about a relationship.

Equally if he messes you around a lot (this isn't the first time) I'd be seeing red flags from him.

sevenoftwelve · 02/07/2019 07:22

Given that you have done this to him repeatedly - and for imagined infractions - I'm not surprised he doesn't want to communicate with you.

I am surprised that a 31 year old thinks this is acceptable or normal behaviour and actually came on here to ask why someone she keeps sending abusive messages to was ignoring her. Besides which, it sounded like you had ended the relationship, so what would there be to talk about?

If you loved him you would not be mistreating him, would you?

Cancelling on you was rubbish, but it doesn't justify your behaviour.

I'm the type that will react and say certain things, then think about it later.

You're 31. This isn't acceptable behaviour and you need to sort yourself out. I'd cut you some slack if you were a teenager or early twenties, but it still wouldn't be ok. Do you behave like this at work?

Your behaviour and your attitude are the problem here. You don't get to use people as your emotional punching bag. Or use anger to manipulate people into doing what you want - which is what you were going for here, isn't it?

That's why you're so confused, because you thought by blowing up at him he'd come crawling and do whatever you wanted to appease you, right? And then instead he ignored you.

Healthy relationships don't look like this.

You can't go round treating people like you are. Least of all people you claim to love. It's wrong.

cakecakecheese · 02/07/2019 08:01

If you really had to text him then a short line saying you were disappointed would have sufficed but these things are so much better discussed in person.

Please don't contact him any more as to be honest you're seeming a bit scary. If you always react so strongly it may be an idea to get some help regarding anger issues.

SushiForAmateurs · 02/07/2019 08:31

I’m now sitting here reading my messages that I sent to him trying to figure out what he could be upset about, and I think it’s the ‘go to hell ‘ bit.

I honestly can't believe that a 31YO genuinely seems to be confused over this, and needs to ask this question. 😳

Other than that, what @sevenoftwelve said.

TheStoic · 02/07/2019 08:38

I'd be super pissed too if my boyfriend chose to see someone else at short notice when we don't get much time together.

No point getting angry, though. He's unfortunately not as in to you as you are in to him. Time to walk away with as much dignity as possible.

creatively · 02/07/2019 08:41

He preferred to be with his friend. That says it all. He may have been breaking up with you but not able to say it directly. Actions speak louder than words and sounds like you were wanting more from him than he wanted to give for a long time. No need to be rude or shouty, just accept it isn't working for either of you and move on?

Damntheman · 02/07/2019 09:08

It sounds to me like you've both been a bit unreasonable.

I don't blame you for being upset OP, I would have been too. But sending a barrage of texts wasn't the best reaction.

On the other hand, he really should have provided a very good reason for blowing off your plans at the last minute, and ignoring your upset is a real dick move.

I'd also gently suggest perhaps this relationship is not the right one for you if you barely see each other 4 years in. Find someone better, you deserve to be happy.

poopypants · 02/07/2019 09:09

People in MN are ridiculous. As if no one over the age of 15 ever goes crazy at their partner. Never yells, says anythign they later regret or acts with volitility Sheesh, never have I come across so many perfect people than on MN.....

ShatnersWig · 02/07/2019 09:13

poopypants I was with my ex for 11 years. Our split was amicable. We never once had a row or argument or went crazy at their partner. Not once. Which is probably why I''m not a "decent bloke" a la Gamerchick

If my partner had a history of speaking first and thinking later, and sending snotty and stroppy texts, and sent me one that said "go to hell" I'd think "I've had enough of this shit" and I'd ignore her too. It'd be over. There's only so much crap and drama people should accept

Inahuffpuff · 02/07/2019 09:14

I've thought about it, and I sent him a text this morning apologising that I told him to go to hell, but that I'm still upset about the situation. He's read my text but not replied yet. I'll see how the day goes.

To be honest I've thought about the relationship itself, and it always goes like this, 9 out of 10 he will ignore me until I apologise. I always feel like everything's my fault, even if it's my fault I wish we could just talk about things and come to a solution, instead of him giving me the silent treatment until I cave in. His mum does the same thing, I guess it runs in the family.

Deep down my gut is telling me to let it go and move on based on everything that's happened in the past. I like to talk things through after an argument, but he just gives me the silent treatment until I cave in. It's hard.

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NameChangeNugget · 02/07/2019 09:17

I think the damage may already sadly be done OP. If I’d been in the receiving end of your verbal abuse, you’d be blocked.

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