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My boyfriend is an absolute cock! Agree or disagree?

108 replies

Lavender55555 · 14/10/2020 19:45

This is going to be long so please bare with me. Basically we have been together for 3 years and have a DS who is 1 and things are just so miserable lately. DH never seems to want to spend anytime together as a family and it’s really hurtful.
The row started this morning because we were going to go to my MIL’s, and DH said he couldn’t be bothered to go and for me and DS to just go. I simply said don’t you want to spend time with us today? It was his first and only day off this week, he hasn’t seen our DS for 5 days as he has been on late shifts apart from the odd 10 minutes before he leaves etc, so I would have thought he’d want to spend time together as a family, but clearly I was wrong.

Started off a big argument about how he never gets time to himself, he said he works all week and I get 5 days off a week, I have gone back to work for 2 days and I get to do whatever I want in those 5 days. He seems to think being a mother full time is easy. I tried to explain I don’t have any time off at all, 5 days a week I have DS and the other 2 days I’m at work myself. But no that’s not good enough. I get 5 days off a week. It was what we agreed after my maternity would happen otherwise I’d be working full time to put DS in nursery and that’s not something we wanted. But now it’s being thrown back in my face. If I made more money in my role full time then I’d happily switch but no that’s not good enough either.

He’s just so frustrating, he knows he has power over me. He owns the house. He bought it with his ex long before I moved in. He’s never put me on the mortgage because he’s always told me it costs 3k (which is something we haven’t had spare) so every time we argue he throws get out it’s my house in my face knowing I have no where else to go. I just don’t know what to do anymore.

Find it so infuriating how he never lets me cool off after an argument, he’s straight there saying it’s not fair to leave him hanging after I said I wanted a night to think about things, I said I was going to go to my sisters for the night, but he was in my face saying so what’s happening I deserve to know etc. Apparently if I said we are over he said I’ll have a timeline to get my stuff or he’ll throw it on the garden? I said to him what the fuck is wrong with you? I just don’t understand. Why can’t I have a night to just breathe, it’s always on his terms even though he said I’m always the one in control because I wouldn’t tell him what I wanted to do right this second.

It’s hard because I don’t want to upset DS or break his family but sometimes I really don’t like the way he is, and speaks to me. Especially how he throws the house in my face. Am I in the wrong?

OP posts:
Smileandtheworldsmileswithyou · 15/10/2020 02:20

I’m so sorry you’re in this situation, he sounds awful. If I were you I would move in with my mum or sister and call his bluff. He can’t treat you like this and constantly threaten you. I know it must be hard and of course you are thinking of your little boy, but while it would be difficult initially you will find a home and a way to support him. More importantly you would have room to breathe and relax and be happy, without having to worry about his moods or him not wanting to spend time with you. You could meet someone else who is lovely and respectful and start again. There’s always a better future but it will take a few difficult and brave decisions first. I don’t see him becoming a better partner over time, if anything, he will become worse.

PostItJoyWeek · 15/10/2020 02:50

@HowDifficultWouldThisBe

And that’s why you put a baby in the nursery even if all your income you get us used to cover the nursery costs:
  1. so you can have some respite at work (Working is sooo relaxing when compared with taking care of an Infant 24/7)

  2. si you have the income to LTB once the child is out of nursery if things are not working out.

This

Never give up work to be supported by someone to whom you are not married. Get back to full time work, enjoy going for a wee on your own and talking to adults.

Move out of his house asap.

Are you at least managing to save some of your earnings (assuming you do not pay him rent or bills)?

Ravenesque · 15/10/2020 03:51

@IItCantRainAllTheTime

As I posted on your boyfriend's thread. Why don't you two have a chat rather than doing it via mumsnet.
Eh? What makes you think that whatever thread you're talking about is her boyfriend's?
IamtheDevilsAvocado · 15/10/2020 04:59

He's lying to you...

It's less than 500£ to add you...
And even if If did cost 3k...it's about you and your child having SECURITY!

He's a complete knob.... You're in a very perilous legal position. Please get proper legal advice....

Decide if you want to tolerate this for another 6.months/6 years /6 decades....

I wouldn't! There's plenty of decent men out there!

Florencex · 15/10/2020 05:09

He sounds awful, but you did put yourself in this position and now need to get yourself out of it.

It drives me round the bend when people say they want to be “put on the mortgage” though. It is the house deeds you want to be put on not just the flipping mortgage - that is just a load of debt!

malificent7 · 15/10/2020 05:20

Oh ffs...would people stop telling the op it is her fault as she should have got married first.
Ok...it may be better for her financially but not everyine wants to participate in a patriarchal, outdated institution even when kids come along. Bit late now anyhow. Tbh I would cut your losses....universal credit will tie you over for now.
Ltb op.

malificent7 · 15/10/2020 05:21

And also, having been in an abusive relationship I know that abuse can creep up on people..he sounds like the type who would have manipulated the op into the situation.

NeonGenesis · 15/10/2020 06:15

Agree - he's an absolute cock. You and your DC need to get out.

Fuck him. He doesn't have the power, he's just made you think that because he's a manipulative prick. Go back to work full time and get your own place. Your little boy will be ok in daycare. It's better for him than the two of you living under threat of being thrown out at this abusive man's whims.

Florencex · 15/10/2020 07:04

@Ravenesque

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4051077-help-do-i-stay-or-leave-controling-gf

It’s definitely the boyfriend, or quite possibly,, both made up.

slipperywhensparticus · 15/10/2020 07:15

I see

MimiDaisy11 · 15/10/2020 07:22

It's understandable him wanting some time to himself and I can understand that spending your only day off at someone else's house can be tiring, but you're right that it's immature and bad of him to throw the house in your face. He's essentially threatening to make you homeless which is not the sign of a respectful relationship. I don't know the law but if you have a son together there are likely protections or money due to you if he does try to throw you both out. Best to get advice to see what your legal standing is.

LannieDuck · 15/10/2020 08:26

He's one of those men who thinks childcare is easy when you do it (a day off), but sooooo hard that he can't possibly do it.

I suggest you leave DS with him for the weekend and go stay with your sister for a couple of days (if you're allowed under Covid rules atm...). If he complains, you can point out he's still getting his two days off, so what's the problem?!

Shellingbynight · 15/10/2020 08:50

This isn't going to get any better, you need to make plans to leave. I am not sure why you feel bad for DS, you already said your boyfriend refuses to spend any time with him. I'm sorry to be blunt, but from what you have said about how he treats you, it doesn't sound as if your boyfriend even likes you, let alone loves you. The longer you stay, the worse it's going to get.

You mention a sister, can you stay with her or another relative?

Suzi888 · 15/10/2020 09:07

Yes, this appears extremely similar to the other thread.

Whatisthisfuckery · 15/10/2020 09:21

Well, to be honest I dont blame him for not wanting to spend his day off at your mother’s. I wouldn’t want to do that either.

The other stuff though, nope, fuck that, he’s a right cock for that and I’d be looking to make my departure more permanent than one night if my other half spoke to me like that. He clearly doesn’t see your marriage as an equal partnership, and as you correctly identify, he knows he has power over you over your living situation and he’s very happy to maintain that. And christ, who kicks off like that over a disagreement about not wanting to go to their MIL’s?

Nah, I’d be seeking legal advice and getting the fuck out of there. You’re right OP, he’s a cock and no mistake.

Whatisthisfuckery · 15/10/2020 09:24

Sorry, I only reacted to the OP and didn’t even bother to read OP’s posts. Tut tut.

OP he’s not even your husband. he never will be, he’s not interested in making your relationship secure for you and your DS and he’s a twat. Fuck him in the bin.

PossiblyPattio · 15/10/2020 09:31

He sounds like an utter twat OP, get out!! Do you want this man to be the future for your child? Sad

myusernamewastakenbyme · 15/10/2020 09:35

Im ready to be flamed...but if i bought a house and then met someone i wouldnt put them on the deeds either....he should support your son if you split but i dont think you should get any of the house....this is obvs based on you not contributing to house improvements etc.

sapnupuas · 15/10/2020 09:40

@myusernamewastakenbyme

Im ready to be flamed...but if i bought a house and then met someone i wouldnt put them on the deeds either....he should support your son if you split but i dont think you should get any of the house....this is obvs based on you not contributing to house improvements etc.
I agree, I wouldn't either.

My husband didn't put me on his mortgage when we first got together. He did use just equity for a deposit of our house, though.

Newwayofthinking · 15/10/2020 09:48

@Whatisthisfuckery

Well, to be honest I dont blame him for not wanting to spend his day off at your mother’s. I wouldn’t want to do that either.

The other stuff though, nope, fuck that, he’s a right cock for that and I’d be looking to make my departure more permanent than one night if my other half spoke to me like that. He clearly doesn’t see your marriage as an equal partnership, and as you correctly identify, he knows he has power over you over your living situation and he’s very happy to maintain that. And christ, who kicks off like that over a disagreement about not wanting to go to their MIL’s?

Nah, I’d be seeking legal advice and getting the fuck out of there. You’re right OP, he’s a cock and no mistake.

It was his mother
timeforawine · 15/10/2020 09:55

Honestly OP i'd leave, he thinks you have 5 days off?! WTF you doing that is saving him money on childcare, he's a dick re the house and holding that over you, you shouldn't have to live like that, walking on egg shells, you deserve and are allowed freedom to go have that breather.
I'd start saving for a rental deposit, think about childcare options and see if you can increase your hours

Compey · 15/10/2020 11:46

@Spinningdot

This is abuse. I heard it all before from my ex, including 'get the fuck out of my house' when I was (still am) our children's primary care-giver. Eventually he did make us homeless. Contact Women's Aid for advice. Contact family for support if it's an option. Any time the past comes up between my ex and I, he twists the truth to suit his own narrative & version of events. When children come into the picture, the dynamic of a relationship can change dramatically. Abuse often starts during pregnancy or after children arrive, not least because the mother is now in a very vulnerable position, and is often financially dependent on her partner. That was my experience. I'm sorry to say it probably won't get any better.
It is not abuse until it is abuse. You mean it has the potential for abuse and maybe you also mean it is heading that way. If the OP doesn't like the setup then she should get out. She will need to decide how much she benefits from living in the way her BF provides
Compey · 15/10/2020 11:47

@IItCantRainAllTheTime

As I posted on your boyfriend's thread. Why don't you two have a chat rather than doing it via mumsnet.
Which thread is that? Do you have a link?
Compey · 15/10/2020 11:52

@myusernamewastakenbyme

Im ready to be flamed...but if i bought a house and then met someone i wouldnt put them on the deeds either....he should support your son if you split but i dont think you should get any of the house....this is obvs based on you not contributing to house improvements etc.
The OP isn't married which makes her claim to his house weaker -- other than a home for her and the child if they split but I imagine he won't be offering her freely that after all the arguments.

In these circumstances, as an unemployed single mum I imagine she might be looking at a council flat with maintenance from him although he seems like the sort who wouldn't agree easily to generous maintenance.

Noitjustwontdo · 15/10/2020 11:53

You and your son deserve better. He clearly isn’t invested in your relationship in the same way you are and he seemingly has little interest in your DS either, very sad. I would cut your losses now before you waste any more time on the idiot.

It doesn’t cost 3k to be put on the mortgage fwiw but you shouldn’t do that anyway, it’s just a massive debt you’d still have to pay off even if you moved out unless he agreed to take you off again (he probably wouldn’t). I suggest moving in with your parents if you can for the time being until you find your feet. Get CMS off him.

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