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DP never comes to bed

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usedandabusedx1000 · 26/03/2021 19:25

He pretty much sleeps on the sofa 99% of the time. I think it negatively affects our relationship, I feel like I’m on my own and no matter how many times I say anything it always goes back to the way it is. He says “well sorry I just pass out” and I think he’s a grown man and should be able to recognise he’s tired and make the decision to come to bed, even more so when it’s effecting me and us as a whole. Mumsnet thoughts?! Am I being unreasonable?

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lightand · 28/03/2021 10:16

Because it would have probably changed the status quo, one way or another.
But looks like he has made his choice.

NotMyPremium · 28/03/2021 16:37

Hmm, my ex blamed the mattress too, saying it gave him a bad back, which it did seem to. Then it was that I snore, which I do, badly, also his restless legs would disturb me, they did twitch but I'd never mentioned it.

I suggested he see the GP about his restless legs. He never did.
He never took steps to replacing the mattress.
I saw a GP about my snoring but I don't hit any of the usual markers for why I would snore so they couldn't really do anything.

Looking back, and DP pointed it out as well, they were just excuses. I left him in the end though and he was very upset about it and wanted to fix it!

CookPassBabtridge · 28/03/2021 16:42

The people I've known who sleep on the sofa, is because they want to avoid their partners. Time for a huge honest chat.

SheilaWilcox · 28/03/2021 23:24

Are you okay OP?

usedandabusedx1000 · 02/04/2021 11:48

@SheilaWilcox thank you for checking, very kind of you. Still feeling pretty crap.....there are many other issues, he left, he’s now back, I want nothing more than to be able to resolve our issues and move forward but I fear that will never happen. Feeling lost and stuck right now!

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SheilaWilcox · 02/04/2021 12:23

You sound like exhausted by it all. I hope you find time to look after yourself and space to think about what you really want.

BillMasheen · 02/04/2021 12:29

Your post earlier struck me...

‘Ive given it everything‘

What has he given it?

Im so sorry, but the truth is, one person simply cannot salvage a relationship. It needs both to step up.

I think you’d be a whole lot happier without this deadweight.

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