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AIBU?

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Moved in with partner..he got fired and expects me to pay the bills...Aibu?

189 replies

Beachball32 · 14/08/2019 17:25

Hi all, I have no one that I can really talk to and needed some advice...

I moved into my partners rented flat about 3 months ago. We’ve been together about a year and he’s had a few jobs. He hates working and has lots of sick days and has an entitled attitude at work. He got fired last week because he threatened his colleagues (who he says were lazy and it was getting to him).
Hes now decided he wants to do a course and the job centre have agreed to put him on it but it doesn’t start for a few weeks and there’s no guarantee of a job at the end of it. He’s also now thinking about doing another course afterwards so he can get a better job.
I work full time and have started to do overtime. I’ve got health problems and waiting for a hysterectomy but I’ve got no choice- my partner has no money to pay bills or buy food so I’ve had to step up and make more money. What’s getting me down is he stills go to the pub every week with his friends spending money? He went out Saturday night- I was a bit upset because I have a lot of pain. He knows this but still goes out....AIBU? I’m ill today and he’s just declared he’s going out to watch the footie with his mates and have some drinks....he’s 38, never had a long term girlfriend as he was happy on his own. Day to day he’s doing all the housework and cooking dinner for me but I’m worried I’m being used - what do you all think? He doesn’t get hammered but I’m getting fed up of the pub nights...he’s a gambler and smokes weed a lot too so his moods tend to be up and down....I’m considering leaving him as I have a house that I was going to rent out...It seems as though he expects me to support him and work my ass off to pay the bills....

OP posts:
KarmaStar · 14/08/2019 21:24

Hello OP,you know he is taking advantage of your lovely nature and for your own physical,mental and financial health you need to move home and stop all contact with this man.
He will drain you then move on.Don't let him.Get out as soon as you can.
You deserve someone who will love you unconditionally and support you when you are ill.
Don't be afraid to leave him,just have faith in a happy future.🌸🌸🌸🌸

tensmum1964 · 14/08/2019 21:26

Run for the hills. He is a waster and will drag you down with him.

CTRL · 14/08/2019 21:44

His taking you for the biggest mug !

I’m sorry if that sounded rude. I’m angry at him not you.

Walk away and never look back. Bloody using trollop !

Pumpkintopf · 14/08/2019 22:28

Definitely leave him for goodness sake - he brings nothing to the relationship!

TriciaH87 · 14/08/2019 22:52

You lay down the ground rules. If your paying the bills everything he has goes into the pot. You decide how much he can have a week and it's his choice what he does with it. The pub stops until his working. If he doesn't like it you move out and take your earnings with you.

ThatssomebadhatHarry · 14/08/2019 22:59

I hope OP has gone quiet as she is busy packing.

fedup21 · 14/08/2019 23:01

Leave now-he sounds horrid.

Watchingthyme · 14/08/2019 23:08

The op is 12 and it’s been raining today

perfectstorm · 15/08/2019 20:15

@Watchingthyme I love your username.

OpheliaTodd · 15/08/2019 20:16

You really have to ask?

Really? 🙄

cheeseislife8 · 15/08/2019 20:19

God, yes, move back out! This will only get worse

DtPeabodysLoosePants · 15/08/2019 20:28

I hope OP is busy packing

Purpleartichoke · 15/08/2019 22:12

I was at LTb after “a few jobs in a year.”
If he can’t keep a job because he can’t behave properly, you should leave him.

The rest of the behavior just reinforces the main problem.

GrandmaSteglitszch · 24/08/2019 16:54

Just read this.
This guy isn't a partner, he's a massive drain on your money and your health.
Dump him.

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