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To have blocked the CF?

326 replies

Sparklfairy · 25/01/2020 10:59

I've been seeing a guy for about 4 months. He works a 'normal' job and I work from home, freelance, long and anti social hours. It's not uncommon for me to work overnight, sleep pattern all over the place etc. I've had to put my foot down before with regards to him assuming that because I work for myself that I can have time off whenever I he want(s).

He was supposed to come over last night, but I cancelled due to running late on a work deadline. Said we could do something today in the day. It was left that he would call me in the morning and jokes were made about me likely being dead asleep if it was early and not hearing it etc.

At 6.30 this morning I woke to my phone buzzing. I saw it was him and ignored it, as had only got to bed a couple of hours before.

Then my doorbell buzzed.

I was annoyed that he just rocked up at my house (15 miles from his) at 6.30am with no prior warning. My phone kept ringing so I decided to ignore it. He continued to ring the doorbell, long sustained buzzing 10-12 seconds.

I keep my window which faces the road open most of the time (first floor flat). He shouted through the window "ALEXA! TURN BEDROOM LIGHT ON!" which of course she did. Okay, annoying but maybe, just maybe he was kidding around and didn't think it would work.

Then he shouts, "ALEXA! SET ALARM FOR FIVE MINUTES"

I lost it then. I went to the window, said, 'Well you can fuck off', slammed it shut and locked it.

He then continued to ring me and buzz my doorbell until I threatened to call the police. He then resorted to just yelling up at me from the street Confused

I'm so utterly bewildered that he thinks any of this is normal!? I've blocked him and very firmly told him to fuck off. He's texted saying that I said he could come round (not at 6.30 unannounced I fucking didn't) and if I was clearly asleep why did he think it was okay to force me to wake up? What the fuck.

I've blocked him and never want to speak to him again (but of course am still furious so don't know if it's that). Starting to think maybe I was too harsh...?

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Hadtoask · 25/01/2020 11:16

I think he’s probably just a buffoon. Thinks he’s quite a character type of guy. Glad I’m in a tower block now.

GreenTulips · 25/01/2020 11:16

Did he turn up with hot coffee and breakfast and a rose?

Nope? He was after an early morning shag.

You were right to tell him to F Off

Sparklfairy · 25/01/2020 11:18

Witchend no, he doesn't drink Confused

It was just so... Pushy. He does try and push/coerce me into doing things his way/by his schedule/gets me to fit in with him with no thought for fitting in with me but I have always pulled him up on it. This was a whole other level. It was like a toddler saying I WILL have my own way and you WILL wake up Confused

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Whynosnowyet · 25/01/2020 11:18

A rose in his buttocks!!

iano · 25/01/2020 11:19

I think he didn't believe you were working and wanted to know if you were a) at home like you said you would be and b) on your own. What a bellend! You're well rid!!

stophuggingme · 25/01/2020 11:19

Sorry this is off topic and I am a Luddite but how in the hell does Alexa turn a light switch on?Shock

Soubriquet · 25/01/2020 11:19

Yeah be glad he’s gone

I bet he would be a lot more controlling in the future too if that had succeeded

BrokenLogs · 25/01/2020 11:19

no one thinks turning up at 6.30 am is reasonable!

emilybrontescorsett · 25/01/2020 11:20

6.30 am!!!!!
Who finds this acceptable unless pre arranged.
The alexa but is by my though!

BronteSisters · 25/01/2020 11:20

The ONLY person approaching a doorstep at 6:30am should be a milkman! Why the hell would anyone think 6:30am would be a suitable time to make a social call?!?!?!?

You're well rid.

MissingMySleep · 25/01/2020 11:20

No one turns up at 6.30 without a good reason. Alexa lights is hilarious.

GreenTulips · 25/01/2020 11:20

how in the hell does Alexa turn a light switch on?

Bluetooth light bulbs - see Amazon
Also come with speakers for music.
And changing light colors.

emilybrontescorsett · 25/01/2020 11:21

Bloody auto correct!
The alexa bit is funny.

CrotchetyQuaver · 25/01/2020 11:21

I agree, he was hoping for a shag and that's why he lost the plot when it went downhill rapidly. The Alexa thing is quite funny.

Clearly he didn't think things through. Yes blocking him is not unreasonable although when he's calmed down and had time to reflect, he may be very sorry for his actions.

bluebella4 · 25/01/2020 11:21

He would have got a cold bucket of water over the head from me! What a twat! Well rid of thon one!

Sparklfairy · 25/01/2020 11:21

stophuggingme I bought myself smart bulbs for Xmas Grin they connect to the WiFi and can be turned on/off/dimmed or even change colour via an app or Alexa Grin

Yes I'm lazy and easily amused Grin

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Marshmallow91 · 25/01/2020 11:22

Who the fuck are the 6% who think you are being unreasonable?? Hmm

AnotherTroyforHertoBurn · 25/01/2020 11:23

Run Forrest run.

Ishotmrburns · 25/01/2020 11:24

Yeah, you're well shot of him OP. What a nutcase...

ALLMYSmellySocks · 25/01/2020 11:25

Absolutely not normal behaviour I think you've dodged a bullet there.

Leflic · 25/01/2020 11:26

No one comes round at 6.30am unless very specifically invited. Did he think you might still be up working?
It’s also a bit worrying that he thinks yelling in the street is ok. Very entitled behaviour.Poor neighbours. I’d be mortified.

followingonfromthat · 25/01/2020 11:26

Blimey, if someone woke me up like that at 6.30 on a Saturday morning, they'd be under the patio by Sunday Grin

CinderEmma · 25/01/2020 11:29

Jesus that is a bit extreme!!!

katewhinesalot · 25/01/2020 11:30

Well that backfired on him didn't it. Good on you for not accepting it.

Willow2017 · 25/01/2020 11:31

You definately should have filled a pot of water and dumped it out the window calling "Garde l'eau". 😃😃

What a tosser! Well rid.

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