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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To think this isn’t normal?

73 replies

CakeItOrLeave · 13/05/2020 09:02

Okay so background, my partner and I were together for just over 4 years. Throughout this time there were various issues mainly down to my trust issues and him also being secretive. I had seen on his instagram account he was following a stripper, some ex’s, liking videos of females literally shaking their arses (twerking) and also in skimpy pj’s. This obviously descended into an argument, I forgave him and we compromised meaning he deleted the people that offended me.

Years later, he develops a crazy eye infection- his eyes were literally bleeding at times. We thought this was really random, but I didn’t question it because he works with the public so thought he caught it from them. Beforehand I had found a card in his pocket detailing a sexual health clinics number and a note saying that the patient should call back. I went to his work to confront him (which was probably wrong) and he denied everything, saying I could call them and it wouldn’t be for him it would be for his friend. He said if I call I can never question him on anything EVER again... So i left it.

The eye infection then comes and goes over the course of a month of so. He messages me saying we need to have a serious talk, so we go for a drive and a talk. He then says that he lied and the appointment was for him. When leaving work to get in his car he stepped on something, didn’t think anything of it but it was attached to his shoe, he peeled it off or whatever and it turned out to be a used condom. He didn’t wash his hands, eventually touched his face and it turns out he got 2 STD’s from this. I was heartbroken understandably because he lied and gaslighted me- i still forgave him.

A few weeks ago, I was looking on google history (yes I was snooping) and I saw that he had used dating sites POF, tinder etc. I confronted him and showed the evidence- he logged out of the google thing and said it was due to adds coming up, he wasn’t actually using the app.

Everything eventually built up and i have left and moved back to my parents’ house. He says that (previous issues aside) If we are breaking up because a computer said that he has used dating sites then good riddance... I don’t know why, but i feel so stupid for essentially “believing” a computer and destroying any plans we had for the future. I guess my AIBU is whether this is normal, whether I have made the right choice or not?

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Edwardbear1 · 13/05/2020 13:52

Did you believe the condom story !??? Wow

CakeItOrLeave · 13/05/2020 14:17

Thank you so much for all your words of advice and support. You’re right, I’m gonna take this time to build myself and learn to love myself... Maybe even find someone who treats me how I deserve to be treated in the process.

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wonderrotunda · 13/05/2020 14:20

This is your chance to think big OP! You don't have to settle for anything you don't want. Make yourself strong and dynamic. Enjoy your strength!

DrawingLife · 13/05/2020 14:21

I don't know how to answer the poll, but I think everything he's been telling you are lies. The condom story is ridiculous. The balance of probability here is: He's a liar and he's exposing you to STDs by sleeping around.
He's still gaslighting you and trying to make you doubt yourself. He's manipulative and dishonest.
You are well rid. Trust your gut.

BusyProcrastinator · 13/05/2020 14:28

Well done for getting rid!

The future is bright for you. Think of all the opportunities and adventures and new friends you can have Smile

myBumJuiceSmellsLikeRoses · 13/05/2020 14:59

Whatever hurt you are going through now, even if it lasts 2 years, is better than a lifetime of the same shit.

Sure it hurts, but it will keep hurting every time it happens should you go back.

Pick yourself up and carry on, alone. New friends will come along in time. Make friends with yourself first.

What excuse will he have for the next STI he gives you?
There is only one way to catch an STI, hence the same.

(Clue, it's NOT from touching your face).

Dieu · 13/05/2020 16:29

He has 'destroyed your plans for the future'. Not you, and certainly not the computer! He, and he alone.
He sounds like a total dick, and you are well rid.

pinkyredrose · 13/05/2020 16:40

When leaving work to get in his car he stepped on something, didn’t think anything of it but it was attached to his shoe, he peeled it off or whatever and it turned out to be a used condom. He didn’t wash his hands, eventually touched his face and it turns out he got 2 STD’s from this Pahahahahaha! Grin

10/10 for ingenuity. You didn't actually believe that pile of crap did you?

The one great thing you'll have without this loser in your life is your self respect.

pinkyredrose · 13/05/2020 16:43

OP what STI's did he give you?

AnnieCartwright · 13/05/2020 16:49

@pinkyredrose

Why do you need to know?

pinkyredrose · 13/05/2020 16:52

@AnnieCartwright. Because not all STI's would be able to be transmitted this way.

SpanishFly · 13/05/2020 16:52

Do STIs make you bleed from the eyes 😳

19lottie82 · 13/05/2020 16:53

Am I the only one that actually LOL’d at the condom on the shoe story?

MashedPotatoBrainz · 13/05/2020 17:00

OP, not only is he a dirty lying cheating scumbag who gave you sexually transmitted diseases, he lied to you about them. You were walking around infected and he had no intention of telling you. He's vile.

Winterwoollies · 13/05/2020 17:13

He is a truly awful person. And you are truly SO much better without him, even if you can’t see that right now.

He stepped on a condom and it got in his eye and gave him two STDs?! If it wasn’t so tragic that he made that up and you accepted it, it would be utterly, utterly hilarious. Alas, it’s just awful.

You can’t live the rest of your life miserably with him, he’s scum. You will be happy in the future but it would not and should not be with him.

Puffalicious · 13/05/2020 17:22

Don't look for someone else to fill the gap- look to yourself, find out who you are and learn to love yourself before you look for another partner: noone can be responsible for someone else's happiness. Please take care.

FourDecades · 13/05/2020 17:25

Did you REALLY believe the condom story?

Please get some self respect and realise you are so much better then this!!

I would be furious that he would actually think l was so stupid to actually believe his crap.

bloodyhellsbellsx · 13/05/2020 17:33

Oh god that condom story is the worst story I’ve ever heard!! He’s a cheat and you know it. If I was your friend I would be begging you to stay the hell away from him! How many more times are you going to let him hurt you?

CakeItOrLeave · 13/05/2020 19:14

Well it’s not that I believed it 100% it’s that I just pushed it to the back of my mind and ran to accept whatever lie he had come up with. It’s really pathetic looking back, but the things you do for love aye🤷‍♀️

Last text we had he swore blind that he hasn’t cheated and i’m mental for thinking so... But heyho, onwards and upwards☺️

He caught an extremely bad eye infection, it led to his eyes bleeding @SpanishFly i’m not entirely sure whether it was caused by this, but i’m putting 2 and 2 together🤔

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19lottie82 · 14/05/2020 12:34

Gonorrhoea and Clamydeia (?) can cause eye infections I’m sure.

Ilovecats14 · 14/05/2020 12:38

Wow. He thinks your a right gullible idiot. Your not, be strong, you know hes talking utter rubbish. Made me think of the corrie abuse storyline.

Sloth66 · 14/05/2020 12:54

He sounds absolutely repulsive tbh.
I hope you find the strength to see him for what he is and leave him.

Skyla2005 · 14/05/2020 12:58

omg the condom story. I’m sorry but that really is ridiculous ! I hope you don’t believe him. He is a lying cheating arsehole who must think you are an idiot to believe his lies. Computer history’s don’t lie he has been on dating sites and you have proof. He has physically cheated because he got 2 infections Cut all contact with this creep and get a sti check yourself. Stay at your parents and move on with your life you will meet someone who values you and treats you with respect. Good luck x

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