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Dating

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Lizmum1 · 08/10/2019 11:48

Really need help!

I was dating a guy for 3 months everything was perfect he was amazing in every way. Was literally besotted with me. I developed deep feelings fast and I think I started acting like the person I would avoid very unattractive like confused and paranoid over analysing everything. It ended in us blocking each other on every app and numbers. He kept following my Instagram but After a month of no contact what so ever he come back begging and pleading. He is 2 hours away but his kids live near me and he’s trying to sell his house to eventually move closer to them. He works LOADS and we both put our kids first so it means we rarely see each other. We had a date scheduled 2 weeks in advance that he asked me on and I agreed. Since then we have spoken loads practically every day the past five weeks.
But he had his kids this weekend so I thought I’d not message and respect his space to spend time with them. It’s now Tuesday and we are going out Friday. I’m paranoid he said he’d call to confirm details as it’s London we are going to. But it’s been a bit radio silent. Most people say don’t panic until Wednesday or Thursday but I get a bit anxious and like to know my plans are definite so I can arrange travel and baby sitter ect. Also this is very out of character for him he would usually be sending me sweet messages about his excitement and sweet voice notes. He said last week he is desperate to see me.

Am I going mad ? I notice a pattern and I don’t know weather it’s me every time I get feelings I get sick with worrie :/

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WTFisThisNow · 08/10/2019 14:24

Sounds toxic.
Move on!

Alicenwonderland · 08/10/2019 14:49

Getting a women pregnant is a really good way to ensure she can't leave you.

Alicenwonderland · 08/10/2019 14:56

FYI, you are more than enough! You sound wonderful and sadly this is why these men are attracted to you. It's taken me until 41 to realise how I attract abusive men, you are in your 20s and have loads of time to meet a fantastic man. 💕💕

Lizmum1 · 08/10/2019 15:32

Thank you 💕

It’s strange why would a horrible man be attracted to a kind sweet woman it’s baffling! I can’t stand all these games I’ve never really dated properly always just had one person that I’ve gone into a relationship With. I find it hard to meet a couple at a time I invest too much into one person but I’m a one man woman. I’m fussy and it takes a lot for me to be interested in one guy. So when I start to really like them I can’t imagine dating others at the same time! I don’t ha e much interest lol

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Lizmum1 · 08/10/2019 15:35

I understand what you mean about getting a women pregnant so she can’t leave but he isn’t acting like he wants to stay anyway! So why’d he want that lol! His wife cheated on him and left him and moved away with the kids and they are his world so I understand he’s got his own deep seeded problems and possibly insecurities too. Maybe he wants a instant family or something because he misses having that life. That’s so sad 😞 .

Here I go putting my feet in his shoes now to try and empathise hahaha!

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CSIblonde · 08/10/2019 15:40

He's a thrill junkie. The thrill of the chase is his high. Once he's got you, he's bored as theres no challenge so no high. Move on. And yes, 40yr old men are like that. I dated a 49 year old one, he'll probably only stick to one woman when he's 70: & too clapped out for chasing.

Lizmum1 · 09/10/2019 11:51

Update!

I text yesterday afternoon saying
Hey looking forward to seeing you Friday :)
He replied a few hours later -
Same me too :) I’m stuck up north for work today xxx

A couple of texts back and forth asking what I’m up to ect. But no plans really confirmed. I know he is super busy sometimes and I’m prob over analysing but usually everyone we have met he has messaged a lot prior and rang to confirm and seemed very very exited. Lol I guess I’ll wait till Friday lunchtime and if nothing I’ll have to not go. Confused

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