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AIBU to think he may be a cock lodger?

175 replies

Xmasiscoming2020 · 06/12/2020 10:38

Met a lovely guy a year ago who lives 90 miles away. From a few months in he started asking when he was going to move in (in a joking manner, but constant). He also said he would like us to have a child in a few years.

He is very lovely but there are issues...he is obsessed with body image, constant calorie counting to the point that it interferes with daily life (oh I'm fasting today so I won't have fish and chips on the beach as we planned, etc). He has daily health issues which are mostly in his head but dilapidate him regularly. He has ED but is 'putting off following up on doc appointments because of Coronavirus'...he says other people need the NHS more.

Now...I'm 40, had 3 children, but love the family life and wouldn't be adverse to having one last chance at a family. I own my own home through bloody hard graft. Upon meeting this lovely man and considering his wants, I explained that age is not on my side and if that's what he wants then we'll need to plan appropriately, sooner rather than later (putting aside my concerns about his various issues, which aren't deal breakers).

We had words the other day because I feel that I have tried to accommodate him and his desires...given him an office in my home to work from with a view to him moving in soon anyway, applied for a better job as we'll be needing more money (didn't get it), have him practically live here etc. I feel he is offering very little to get where we are supposed to be going. He is refusing to even consider looking for alternative work, his notice date keeps changing with no specific date set ever. He constantly talks about how wonderful his own county is. He is in debt with a repayment plan over 2 years but talks about getting several things on finance, including a car soon!

We have come to blows this week because he went home on Monday to sort things to sell, for a move here. He put some things he doesn't use from his shed up for sale and then wanted to come back here. I said I'd like him to stay there and get some significant progress done as the last I heard, he was handing in his notice in the New Year. He now says he doesn't know when he'll hand it in.

I have told him that I am more than happy to go back to dating him to take the pressure off, if he is reluctant to commit. That doesn't involve him practically living at mine though...but he's not happy about that.

I'm a very hands on type. If something needs doing then it's all hands on deck. He is very sloth. I'm getting older and this situation doesn't sit well with me. The uncertainty is making me depressed. I don't know whether I'm coming or going anymore.

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formerbabe · 06/12/2020 10:41

Reading that I just don't know why you're bothering

BeardieWeirdie · 06/12/2020 10:41

He’s a loser. Don’t move him in, do not marry him and do not have a baby with him.

BigSandyBalls2015 · 06/12/2020 10:41

Bin him off

FPS123 · 06/12/2020 10:44

It sounds like you know in your heart of hearts. Now what to do about it?

RandomMess · 06/12/2020 10:44

ED could be anabolic steroid use if he's in to weight training.

Sounds like a complete user loser bin him.

ludothedog · 06/12/2020 10:49

You know yourself that this isn't right. Don't let your desire for a family (you are a family already!!) Accept a relationship that is not right. Remember, when he has moved in it's going to be much harder to get him to leave.

What do your children think? Your choices will affect them to and if you want this to work they need to be on board with this too, and not just give it lip service to keep you happy.

VioletSunset · 06/12/2020 10:51

In my opinion you would be mad to let him move in! I think your gut is already telling you this.

Valkadin · 06/12/2020 10:51

You must be desperate to even consider having him as a partner and I see nothing lovely about him as a proper partner. Plus as much as having dc in your forties can work out fine you do have three and it will change everything, there are more risks and ask yourself is it a partner you want or a child? On MN over the years there have been quite few posts where women who have been happy with the amount of children they have suddenly have a really strong compulsion to have another child. A sort of last hurrah, fear of fertility and getting older rears it’s head and they decide they want to add to their family or they feel sad that their dc are bigger and want to extend the cute years with another little one.

You need to protect your assets completely more than anything else at this stage in your life. My friend is about to divorce at 58, second marriage. She has a very handsome about 12 years younger husband who will be entitled to half of everything and who has brought virtually nothing to the table. She will be waving goodbye to probably 300k.

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 06/12/2020 10:53

Not just a cocklodger. He sounds very high maintenance, apart from the financial/life goals mismatch. Imagine how much attention he's going to want for his 'ailments' and dietry requirements, on a daily basis rather than part time. Sounds like the sort that would happily take/demand attention from your children, and sulk if he didn't get it.

Xmasiscoming2020 · 06/12/2020 10:53

Yes I am thinking I'm probably wasting time Confused.

My two eldest have moved out so it's just me and my son, who really likes him. We do all enjoy spending time together and I love him very much. But I'm old and wise Wink and don't want to be here in another 12 months time.

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PlanDeRaccordement · 06/12/2020 10:55

I think he is all talk and no action. I’d move on. I also don’t think it’s wise to have a baby to please a partner.

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 06/12/2020 10:55

Take attention away from your children.

formerbabe · 06/12/2020 10:55

Think about it...you've raised three children, you own your own home, you're clearly a competent, reasonably intelligent adult.

And you're considering having a baby at 40 with a man who clearly has some mental health issues, erectile dysfunction and is also bone idle.

Are you actually mad?

HollowTalk · 06/12/2020 10:55

If you feel depressed now, that's nothing to how you'll feel if you let this man move in.

Why on earth are you interested in him?

Thefirsttime · 06/12/2020 10:56

Run far and run fast.

Do not let him move in with you and definitely do not have a baby with him.

There are so many red flags here I don’t know where to start.
From a few months in he started asking when he was going to move in (in a joking manner, but constant)..
He wasn’t joking, he was testing the water in a manipulative way so that if you called him out on this he could just say he was joking.

there are issues...he is obsessed with body image, constant calorie counting to the point that it interferes with daily life (oh I'm fasting today so I won't have fish and chips on the beach as we planned, etc).
And which will extend to you too as you’ll start adapting your behaviour to go along with this eg by not having fish and chips on the beach either as it’s less fun doing it by yourself.

He has daily health issues which are mostly in his head but dilapidate him regularly
and which be a constant “reason” (excuse) for not being able to xyz if you move in together or have a baby.

applied for a better job as we'll be needing more money (didn't get it)
I feel he is offering very little to get where we are supposed to be going. He is refusing to even consider looking for alternative work
He is in debt with a repayment plan over 2 years but talks about getting several things on finance, including a car soon!
You’re applying for better jobs to earn more money whereas he is talking about getting into more debt. If you live together what will happen is you’ll be working your arse off while he’s spending any money you do have and more and getting into more debt.

I'm a very hands on type. If something needs doing then it's all hands on deck. He is very sloth. so basically if you move in together you’ll be doing absolutely everything while he does nothing.

If you let him move in this situation will become a nightmare. Your reservations are absolutely correct and he is a cockloger. Run.

Clymene · 06/12/2020 10:57

@formerbabe

Think about it...you've raised three children, you own your own home, you're clearly a competent, reasonably intelligent adult.

And you're considering having a baby at 40 with a man who clearly has some mental health issues, erectile dysfunction and is also bone idle.

Are you actually mad?

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Redlocks28 · 06/12/2020 10:57

He’s a loser with his eyes on your money! Erectile dysfunction, too?! What a catch.

VioletSunset · 06/12/2020 10:57

@formerbabe is spot on

Milliepossum · 06/12/2020 11:00

@formerbabe

Think about it...you've raised three children, you own your own home, you're clearly a competent, reasonably intelligent adult.

And you're considering having a baby at 40 with a man who clearly has some mental health issues, erectile dysfunction and is also bone idle.

Are you actually mad?

Please don’t do it, he would just see you as a bank account.
Xmasiscoming2020 · 06/12/2020 11:07

Thank you for all of the replies, it's very much appreciated and I'm sorry if I'm not responding to everyone. I am worried about my capital. I'm also on the brink of telling him that we date on weekends or nothing (because of all the reasons I've talked about). I guess I'm feeling a little heart broken this morning because I know what I have to do. And now you guys have confirmed that. Gawd...now what to do about the lovely little Christmas we have planned together

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HollowTalk · 06/12/2020 11:10

It's not as though he's going to enjoy Christmas dinner is it?!

Xmasiscoming2020 · 06/12/2020 11:14

It'll be fine as long as the whole day is under 600 kcal Grin

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Xmasiscoming2020 · 06/12/2020 11:15

A lot of these points are already ringing true!

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SixesAndEights · 06/12/2020 11:17

Oh just dump him OP, he sounds a complete waste of space.

formerbabe · 06/12/2020 11:17

So what are his living arrangements separate to you and your home? Does he own, rent, share, bedsit?